Many electrologists choose this field for the freedom it offers, but high startup costs and limited business experience can make it difficult to launch a practice. Our model lets you start your business now with minimal upfront investment.

At The Electrolysis Collective, you’re a self-employed business owner, not an employee. You operate under your own name, grow your client base, and use our fully supported infrastructure - including being able to accept health insurance.

Bring your skill and work ethic - we’ll support the rest.

If you ever leave TEC, you take your clients and your practice with you.

Equipment and Supplies

• Fully equipped treatment room: Clareblend Elegance+ epilator, hydraulic table, lighting, etc

  • Treatment Supplies: Sterex Probes, drape sheets, nitrile gloves, etc

  • Voice Activated Speaker w/podcasts and commercial free streaming music

• Client Comfort Supplies: disposable eye masks, ice packs, etc

• Sanitizing/Sterilizing Equipment & Supplies: dry heat sterilizing oven, sterilizer pouches, etc

• Health & Safety Support: monthly spore testing of the dry heat sterilizer, etc

Facility License

• Providers are covered under our Facility License, so you don’t need to obtain your own

Practice Management Software 

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) / HIPAA-compliant platform

• Online booking and intake forms

• Encrypted provider-to-patient messaging

• Checkout & payment processing

• Automated email & text appointment reminders, etc

Credit Card Processing & ACH/EFT Fees

• TEC covers Stripe credit card processing and ACH/EFT fees.

Health Insurance Credentialing & Claims Processing

• We partner with a third-party claims processor

• TEC pays 100% of the costs to initiate and maintain your insurance credentialing with up to two companies, and ongoing insurance attestations every 90 days.

• TEC pays 50% of volume-based fees.

  • Ongoing claims processing, co-pay collection, and co-insurance processing fees.

Valuable Resources FREE of Charge

• Client Leads forwarded to you; leads are shared fairly between all providers

• Online Presence: A profile on the TEC website. No need to build a website right now.

• Start Up and Professional Development info including:

  • How to Apply: Oregon Electrology Licensing & Exams

  • Business Start-Up Roadmap & Checklist

  • Branding & Marketing Insights: Tips for developing your brand, attracting clients, etc

  • Best Practices Guidance: Essential insights without the years of trial and error

    • Smart Scheduling: Maximize productivity while protecting your health

    • Appointment Policies: Cancellation, consultation, and first-appointment guidelines to protect your time and best serve your patients

    • How-To Develop Treatment Plans: Fill your schedule and maximize client results

Each electrologist / business operating on the premises must have the following:

• Active Oregon Electrologist License

• Liability Insurance

*Approximate cost for the above items = $350.

Ongoing responsibilities include:

• Maintain necessary licenses & liability insurance

• Comply with HLO Health & Safety standards

• Comply with HIPAA Standards

• Follow TEC Code of Conduct

• Manage your own schedule and patients

• Follow up with client leads and market your business

• Pay your own taxes (federal, state, etc)

• Keep all TEC equipment in good working condition

• Provide your own tablet or laptop to access practice management software

• Provide your own eyewear or loupes *Mag lights are available for use

Start with an 12-month term, then continue month-to-month.

• Choose 2 to 5 time blocks per week

  • Start with as little as 2 time blocks and add more, as your patient base grows

• Select the days and time blocks that work best for you

  AM Time Blocks: Start as early as you like, end by 2:30 PM

  PM Time Blocks: Begin as early as 3 PM and run as late as needed

  • Time Block options based upon availability

💸 How Your Money Flows: What To Expect

The numbers can get complicated (especially when insurance is involved), but we make it as simple as possible for the provider. 

Provider Earnings

Average earnings per treatment hour (after revenue split and insurance processing fees) typically range from $75–$105 (rates vary by treatment area, payer, etc.)

Revenue Split:

• 63% to you

• 37% to TEC

Expenses
TEC covers the majority of expenses.

Providers are responsible for:

• TEC Time Block fees ($15 per reserved block)

• 50% of health insurance claims processing fees

  • No fixed monthly expense. Fees are only incurred when health insurance pays claims and typically ranges from 1.75%–3.25% of claims paid.

  • These fees are typically more than offset by the additional revenue generated from insurance-billed appointments (vs. self-pay appointments).

  • NOTE: Insurance credentialing takes time, so providers work exclusively with self-pay patients for the first 1-3 months.

Summary

• Provider retains 63% of revenue

• Revenue is automatically deposited weekly to the provider’s bank account 

• You receive two monthly invoices:

  • 50% of insurance claims processing fees

  • TEC Time Block fees

• Average earnings remain $75–$105 per treatment hour (after revenue split & insurance claims processing fees).

• Get started for as little as $30 / week (2 Time Blocks)

Q: When should I apply? Should I wait until I'm licensed?

A: We actually recommend applying before you graduate for two reasons:

1. Get a head start. We can share licensing information, application links, provider resources, and guidance on starting your business before you're licensed.

2. Reserve your preferred schedule. Time Blocks are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants may request that Time Blocks be reserved in advance, and we'll make every reasonable effort to hold them while you complete licensing.

Q: Why are there Time Block fees instead of just a percentage?

A: TEC makes a significant upfront investment in every provider - both financially and through the time we spend helping you get established.

• Rather than placing all of that investment on TEC, we ask providers to make a small upfront commitment as well. We intentionally keep the fee as low as possible (starting at just $30 per week for two Time Blocks) because it's meant to demonstrate mutual commitment, not generate profit.

• Time Block fees also help ensure that treatment rooms are reserved only when they'll actually be used.

Q: Do providers pay Time Block fees on days they aren't there?

A: Yes. Time Block fees work like rent - they reserve your scheduled treatment time whether or not you use it.

Q: Why doesn't TEC simply charge a higher percentage and cover 100% of insurance claims processing?

A: We could (it would be simpler), but in many cases providers would actually earn less $$$ per treatment hour.

• We think most providers would rather pay one simple monthly invoice and take home more money overall.

Q: Can I use my own epilator or treatment supplies?

A: Absolutely. You're welcome to use your own epilator, instruments, treatment supplies, or other equipment if you prefer.

Q: What if I have questions or need guidance, will I have support? 

A: YES. Absolutely. We've developed processes for nearly everything you'll encounter - from client intake to instrument sterilization - and we'll help you learn them. We're typically in the office or just a text or phone call away.

A note about independence: Because you are an independent business owner, we do not direct your clinical judgment, such as which modality you use, which patients you accept, or how you perform treatments.

That being said, if you have questions, want a second opinion, or need help troubleshooting a situation, we're here to support you.

1. Schedule a walkthrough of TEC; we’ll chat and answer your questions to see if TEC is the right environment for you.

2. Submit your application.

3. Once we’ve processed your application and checked your references, we’ll contact you with next steps.