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Dec 2024
32m 29s

Smart Private Pay Pricing Model with Mel...

Jena Castro-Casbon
About this episode

Want to improve the pricing model for your private practice? This episode contains groundbreaking information so be sure to tune in!

My guest today is Melonie Reiter, occupational therapist and owner of Arrows Therapy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In her private pay practice, Melonie uses a pricing model that not only brings in consistent cash flow but also prevents burnout and reduces the time and money needed for marketing.

In this episode, Melonie shares her background in OT and breaks down the packaged pricing model that has transformed how she operates her business and serves her clients.

Melonie Reiter was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from UNM and my Master's in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Her journey to motherhood shaped her aspirations, and while she always dreamed of being a mom, it took nearly a decade after graduating from OT school to finally pursue her goal of starting a private practice. 

Melonie is grateful for her husband, Ian, and their four young children- ages 10, 6, 3, and 8 months. They cherish their time outdoors, enjoy road trips, and participate in community events, holding annual memberships to our local zoo, aquarium, children’s museum, and dinosaur museum.

In her practice, she views the families they serve as an extension of her own family. Building strong, supportive relationships with them is essential to their mission. Her business model reflects this commitment to nurturing community and family values.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

  • Melonie’s journey to occupational therapy and private practice
  • A detailed breakdown of Melonie’s packaged pricing model
  • How packaged pricing leads to consistent and predictable revenue
  • Insights into her practice’s growth and hiring process 
  • Balancing personal and professional life 

Melonie is the perfect example of working smarter. If you are looking to implement creative solutions in your own practice, I love her approach and know you can adapt it to work for you as well!

If you would like to work with us to Start Or Grow Your Private Practice - please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com or www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com right now to learn more and sign up.

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Melonie’s practice: www.arrowstherapy.com

Email Melonie directly: info@arrowstherapy.com

Text Melonie on her business line: 505-219-1260


Where We Can Connect: 

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