The Connection Membership
You care deeply about our practice, but that doesn’t mean you have to carry it all alone. The Connection is a membership for allied health practice owners who want practical guidance, useful business resources, and a community that understands what running a practice really looks like.
Whether you’re running a solo practice, leading a growing team, or simply wanting your business to feel steadier, you’ll find support here.
Inside The Connection you’ll find practical guidance, helpful tools and a community of allied health practice owners who understand what the journey really looks like.
Not just the wins – the messy middle too.
Practical tools you can actually use
Access templates, resources and ideas designed specifically for allied health practice owners – helping bring more structure, clarity and ease to your day-to-day.
Reassurance you’re on the right track
Feel more confident in the decisions you’re making, knowing you have guidance and support when things feel uncertain.
A community that understands
Connect with practice owners who understand the reality of balancing clinical work, leadership and running a business.
OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE:
To help you build a practice that feels organised, sustainable and aligned with your life.
The Connection is for practice owners who…
- Know their business matters but wish they had somewhere to think things through
- Find themselves second-guessing decisions in their practice
- Feel like systems are messier or harder than they should be
- Want guidance without being told there’s only one “right” way
- Would value conversations with people who truly understand running a clinic
- Want their business to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable
If even one of those felt familiar, you’re exactly the kind of practice owner we created The Connection for, and you’re in very good company!
Most people join The Connection because something in their business feels heavy.
- Maybe you’re second-guessing decisions.
- Maybe systems feel messy.
- Maybe you’re carrying the weight of everything yourself.
Inside the membership, things start to feel clearer.
Not because we give you a rigid formula – but because we share guidance, perspective and practical tools you can adapt to your practice.
With the right support around you, things can start to shift.
You begin to:
- Feel clearer about decisions
- Stop second-guessing yourself
- Understand your numbers better
- Feel more confident leading your team
- Feel supported as a leader
- Actually enjoy running your practice again
Progress doesn’t happen overnight – but it does happen when you’re supported.
We have members joining from all over Australia and New Zealand.
Here’s what some of them have shared:
Excellent peer support and I thrive on the weekly emails
Read moreKerry Stingel – Cairns Occupational Therapy, Queensland
The advice, support and resources have been absolutely priceless
Read moreKirsty Bowlay – Thrive OT, New South Wales
Helped me to progress to running a successful, small business
Read moreJen Kaess – Restore Allied Health, Victoria
Here’s how we support you inside The Connection:
Inside the membership, you’ll find a mix of learning, practical tools and supportive conversations – all designed to help you move your practice forward.
Learn
- Live Make It Sessions with Amy exploring real topics that help you move forward in your practice.
- A growing library of past sessions you can revisit anytime.
- Booster Shots focused mini-courses tackling common practice challenges.
- Pop-up masterclasses with guest experts sharing practical insights.
Implement
- Templates and resources designed for allied health practice owners.
- Helpful factsheets on topics like hiring, privacy and tracking your business progress.
- Smart Spot Focus Guides to help you put ideas into action inside your practice.
- Weekly Member Updates + Tip of the Week videos.
Connect
- Access to our safe and supportive private Facebook group (Amy’s in there with you!).
- Conversations with other practice owners who understand the journey
- Member discounts for mentoring sessions, events and retreats
- Priority access to popular events like the Healthy Practice Retreat and Plan Camp
Some members dip into one or two things that feel helpful. Others explore more deeply.
There’s no pressure to keep up – just support when you need it.
This isn’t about doing everything. It’s about finding what helps you move forward.
Smart Spot Topics
Running a practice touches so many parts of life and business.
That’s why inside The Connection we organise our support around seven key areas – helping you focus on what matters most right now.
Heart & Soul
Work out your ‘why’ to centre your business and grow in the direction that suits you. Heart & Soul is all about your vision, philosophy, goals and your core values.
Self
Hone your resiliency, define your time management, build your leadership skills, and create the mindset, confidence and energy you need to tackle any obstacles that come your way.
Operations
Operations can bog down even the most experienced practice owners! We look to get you out of the weeds and delegate or optimize your tasks so you can maximise your impact.
Topics we cover include procedure development, managing complaints, policy generation (and yes, there are templates for these!) and developing a great workplace culture. We want you to have the systems that allow you the flexibility to focus on what you want.
Strategy
Get strategic about creating a practice that gives you what you need. Create a business plan, understand your ideal clients and their needs, learn how your services fit together, minimise risk and learn how to develop your yearly plan.
Marketing
Whether you’ve got a waiting list or are looking to bring more clients into your clinic we help you understand your ideal client and their needs so you understand how to create marketing content that attracts new clients as well as retains and delights existing clients.
Finance
Your business needs to make money so you can keep doing good things. The Connection is a safe space to talk honestly and openly about money and finances and help you define your financial goals, create a budget and track the performance of your business so you know how and where to make smart changes.
Team
When you’re ready to grow, learn how to find, develop and manage a team that aligns with your vision and values. We provide resources and guidance for recruiting, onboarding and managing your team members.
Hi, I’m Amy Geach,
founder of The Connection.
I’m a small business owner, occupational therapist, mentor, multitasker, mum and wife. Back in 2000, I began my career as an occupational therapist and six years later, I took the leap into private practice. Almost overnight I went from the comfort of a salaried hospital role to being my own boss – and, even more dauntingly, someone else’s boss. I had no idea what I was doing.
Over the years I’ve made mistakes, taken risks, celebrated wins and built an incredible team around me. My business journey hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been shaped by some incredibly supportive people who were willing to share their experiences, lessons and more than a few spreadsheets with me.
The Connection was created so practice owners have somewhere to turn when running a practice feels complicated. It’s here to offer the support, guidance and resources that help you build a practice that works – not just for your business goals, but for your life too.
Because running a practice is a lot easier when you’re not doing it alone.
The Connection is home to real practice owners who care deeply about their work, their people and building a business that feels good to run.
A business that’s not just successful - but enjoyable to run.
‘The membership provides us with regular access and content that we would otherwise not have the means to source. The Booster Shots allow us to take a focused approach to a specific topic which we can immediately put to use. And the regular contact helps us keep on top of changing legislation, new resources for business owners, and strategies for managing staff. We can confidently say our business is successful, and enjoyable, thanks to The Connection.’
Ngaire Turnbull – Territory Hands and handSPARK, Northern Territory
Here are a few things waiting for you inside:
- A Community that Gets It - Ask questions, share experiences and connect with other allied health practice owners walking a similar path.
- Make It Sessions - A LIVE monthly session with Amy where we unpack a practical topic in practice ownership and help you take action on it.
- Booster Shots - Short, focused trainings on topics like money, team, systems and leadership, designed to be implemented in five days or less.
- Practical Tools & Resources - Over 200 resources inside the hub including factsheets, worksheets, templates and guides ready to use in your practice.
- Quarterly Book Club - Receive a hand-picked Audible or physical book each quarter, chosen by Amy to support you as a practice owner.
- Regular Updates & Guidance - So you’re not trying to figure everything out alone.
- Support When You Need It - Updates on things like Fair Work changes, policies, privacy updates and more - so you don’t have to stay on top of everything yourself.
- Special Invitations – Opportunities to join experiences like our Smart with Heart Mastermind and Healthy Practice Retreat.
- 20% Member Discount - Use your member-only discount on mentoring packages and retreats.
There’s no single way to use the membership – but many members move through stages like this:
Your Investment:
If you’d love your practice to feel clearer, steadier and less lonely – we’d love to have you inside.
The Connection Membership is $137 per month, with the option to save a month when you choose the yearly plan.
*Try it with peace of mind. If the membership doesn’t feel right for you, just email us within 30 days of joining and we’ll refund your payment.
The Connection isn’t just a template library or business course.
It’s a space for practice owners who want to think more clearly, feel less alone, and build a practice that genuinely supports their life.
We’re here for people who are open to learning, asking questions and taking steady steps forward – even when things feel a little messy.
Here are some other frequently asked questions:
Is this really going to help me make progress in my business?
YES! The content you will work through is designed specifically for allied health practice owners. We strive to make everything simple, clear and actionable. We’ll also help you through each step as you need it and share my (Amy, here!) experience running my own practice, including the things that did and did not work in the past.
How long do I have to sign up for?
If you pay monthly, as long as you like! You can be with us for 1 month, 12 months, 100 months, and you can cancel at any time. If you pay annually you are locked in for 12 months minimum.
Will I get access to Amy in The Connection?
YES! I completely love this membership and all the people in it, so I am updating our portal and am active in the Facebook group creating content, answering your questions, sharing my thoughts, and sharing my knowledge. You will also see me in our monthly online sessions, as well as weekly via our member updates.
What if I join and it's not for me?
We’re confident that you will LOVE it…. but …. If you decide
that The Connection isn’t the right fit for you after signing
up, you can cancel at any time and to put your mind at
ease, we offer a full refund within the first 30 days of
signing up.
I feel intimidated by being around more experienced business owners. Is this the right space for me?
Know that you are coming into a very welcoming and supportive group of people who know exactly how your business journey is unfolding. They have been there too. I believe you are in the right place. Remember that you are not alone. Our self-doubts tend to show up when we are stepping outside our comfort zone or into an unfamiliar space. Doubt often shows up when we’re looking to do something that matters to us. Your inner critic is trying to protect you, so you can thank it and progress forward!
I don’t think my practice is ‘big enough’ to need this?
It’s common for sole traders to feel they are too small for business support and should just work it out themselves. Sole trader businesses are no less important. You are not running a hobby, so I encourage you to put your business hat on regardless of your size. You will find that our resources are designed to suit any sized business. If you work by yourself without a team, there is a place for you here.
I have a question not answered here, is there someone I can speak to?
Of course! Email us at hello@theconnectionco.com.au with any questions you may have.
No cookie-cutter solutions here.
While we may all come to the table with similar problems, you’re running your own individual business.
Our conversations and resources aim to provide multiple options to help meet your individual situation. We are all at different stages at different times which means members get the added advantage of diverse perspectives and peer experience.
What’s the difference between mentoring and membership?
The Connection Membership.
Best if you want ongoing support, resources and community.
A monthly membership for allied health practice owners who want guidance, practical tools and thoughtful conversations with others who understand the journey.
Perfect if you want steady support as your practice evolves
Members also receive a 20% discount on mentoring, courses, and select events.
Mentoring
Best if you want focused guidance on a specific challenge.
One-to-one mentoring sessions to talk through decisions, strategy, finances or team challenges with someone who understands the reality of practice ownership.
Great if something in your business feels heavy right now.