Who We Are

Wellness Law, LLC, is a legal consulting firm dedicated to helping health and wellness practitioners and organizations navigate the maze of federal and state laws that affect the health and wellness practitioners and organizations. The founder, Barbara J. Zabawa, JD, MPH, is a thought leader in wellness law and speaks and writes frequently on cutting-edge wellness legal topics. The mission of Wellness Law, LLC is to make health and wellness compliance more accessible and affordable to the health and wellness industries.

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About Wellness Law, LLC

Barbara J. Zabawa founded Wellness Law, LLC in 2014 as a legal consulting firm dedicated to improving legal access and compliance for the health and wellness practitioners and organizations. She has authored several books, including Quick & Easy Wellness Law, Rule the Rules on Workplace Wellness Programs, and The Tug: Finding Purpose and Joy through Entrepreneurship. She is contributing author of Law for Fitness Managers & Exercise Professionals and the Legal Toolkit for Health Coaches.

Barbara is a frequent writer and speaker on health and wellness law topics, having presented for national organizations such as WELCOA, National Wellness Institute, HPLive, Healthstat University and HERO.

Barbara is an Associate Professor of Law for the University of Missouri Kansas City where she teaches courses in health and wellness law, and contracts.

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  • Annette F.

    "As a Health Coach, that used to be a Paralegal and was married to an Attorney, I understand the need for Health Coaches to avail themselves of legal advice. And...

    Annette F.

    "As a Health Coach, that used to be a Paralegal and was married to an Attorney, I understand the need for Health Coaches to avail themselves of legal advice. And...

  • Elise F.

    "I worked with Barbara Zabawa at Center for Health Law Equity, LLC to obtain a high percentage refund from a fitness vendor that was not respecting my request for a...

    Elise F.

    "I worked with Barbara Zabawa at Center for Health Law Equity, LLC to obtain a high percentage refund from a fitness vendor that was not respecting my request for a...

  • Kimberlee N.

    "I've had the pleasure of working with Barbara Zabawa and I cannot express how impressed I am with their expertise in Wellness Plan compliance. Barbara is undoubtedly a true expert...

    Kimberlee N.

    "I've had the pleasure of working with Barbara Zabawa and I cannot express how impressed I am with their expertise in Wellness Plan compliance. Barbara is undoubtedly a true expert...

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  • How Holistic Employee Well-Being Programs Can Address the DEI Conundrum

    How Holistic Employee Well-Being Programs Can A...

    The recent Wall Street Journal piece points out that in 2025, companies are downplaying prominent DEI branding to avoid backlash—favoring terms like “employee engagement” instead—while still pursuing inclusive practices quietly....

    How Holistic Employee Well-Being Programs Can A...

    The recent Wall Street Journal piece points out that in 2025, companies are downplaying prominent DEI branding to avoid backlash—favoring terms like “employee engagement” instead—while still pursuing inclusive practices quietly....

  • Bridging the Gap: Wellness and Public Health in Harmony

    Bridging the Gap: Wellness and Public Health in...

    In the dynamic world of healthcare, the intersection between wellness and public health presents both challenges and opportunities for innovation and improvement. In a recent episode of the "Wellness Law...

    Bridging the Gap: Wellness and Public Health in...

    In the dynamic world of healthcare, the intersection between wellness and public health presents both challenges and opportunities for innovation and improvement. In a recent episode of the "Wellness Law...

  • Maximizing the Benefits of Short Client Consultations

    Maximizing the Benefits of Short Client Consult...

    Have considered: offering 15-minute consultations, both free and paid? There are significant pros and cons to these short sessions, and understanding them can enhance your practice strategy. In this video,...

    Maximizing the Benefits of Short Client Consult...

    Have considered: offering 15-minute consultations, both free and paid? There are significant pros and cons to these short sessions, and understanding them can enhance your practice strategy. In this video,...

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