Who We Are

Wellness Law, LLC is a national legal consulting firm focused exclusively on wellness program compliance, employee benefit law, and licensed or unlicensed health and wellness services.

We help employers, wellness vendors, and HR leaders avoid legal risk under the ADA, HIPAA, ERISA, and IRS rules—especially for Section 125 plans, HRAs, and incentive-based wellness programs.

Our firm provides legal audits, compliance templates, and on-call legal guidance so wellness programs and businesses stay legally sound, scalable, and ethical.

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Who We Help

  • Corporate Wellness Companies
  • Health Insurance Brokers
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
  • Mental Health Providers
  • Licensed Healthcare Providers such as Physicians, Nurses, Physical Therapists, , Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, and Naturopathic Physicians, Massage Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Aestheticians
  • Unlicensed Wellness Providers specializing in Coaching, Ayurveda, Reiki, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Personal Training & Fitness, Spiritual and Energy Healing, Doula Services
  • Wellness Clinics and Companies offering retreats, IV Hydration, Medspa services, supplements
  • Wellness Product Manufacturers and Distributors
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Wellness Legal Services We Offer

  • Legal compliance reviews for workplace wellness programs
  • Section 125 plan audits to ensure compliant use of salary reductions and wellness incentives
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and ICHRA legal design and documentation
  • Risk analysis for unlicensed wellness services (e.g., health coaching, functional medicine, energy healing)
  • Licensure and scope-of-practice evaluations for wellness practitioners across all 50 states
  • HIPAA risk assessments and privacy policy drafting for wellness service providers
  • Employee wellness incentive plan compliance consulting under the ADA and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
  • Custom wellness service agreements, liability waivers, and informed consent forms
  • Employer compliance support for offering wellness services to employees
  • Ongoing legal consulting retainers for wellness vendors and workplace wellness consultants
  • Wellness law training, compliance toolkits, and continuing education for your team
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Why Compliance Matters

Offering wellness services is rewarding - but also risky. If your wellness program does not comply with laws like ADA, HIPAA, GINA, ERISA, and IRS Section 125, you could be exposed to legal penalties.

Even well-intentioned wellness incentives or offering wellness services can result in unintentional violations - triggering lawsuits, audits, or employee complaints.

Get a Return on Your Wellness Investment

At Wellness Law, LLC, we help you stay legally compliant while supporting employee well-being or offering innovative wellness services. Whether you're an employer with a wellness program, a vendor selling health and wellness services, or a broker bundling wellness benefits - we bring clarity and protection to your offerings.

How We Help Make Your Wellness Program Work - Legally

  • Analyze your wellness incentive plan for compliance with the ADA, ACA, and ERISA
  • Review Section 125 structures to avoid improper salary reduction schemes
  • Help wellness vendors and brokers structure legally sound offerings across all 50 states
  • Draft compliant agreements, waivers, and policies that reflect your business model
  • Legal partner—on-call, on-retainer, or on-project
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Why Hire Wellness Law, LLC?

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Barbara Zabawa Wellness Lawyer

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 the Wellness Alliance, IFEBP, NAHU, 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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  • Think Before You Claim: What “All Natural” and “Environmentally Safe” Really Mean Under FTC Law

    Think Before You Claim: What “All Natural” and ...

    Barbara Zabawa

    As a wellness professional, promoting products that align with holistic, health-conscious, and environmentally friendly values is second nature. But if you’re using phrases like “all natural” or “environmentally safe” to...

    Think Before You Claim: What “All Natural” and ...

    Barbara Zabawa

    As a wellness professional, promoting products that align with holistic, health-conscious, and environmentally friendly values is second nature. But if you’re using phrases like “all natural” or “environmentally safe” to...

  • Podcast: Navigating Financial and Tax Considerations for Wellness Entrepreneurs: Insights from Valerie Schranz

    Podcast: Navigating Financial and Tax Considera...

    Barbara Zabawa

    Welcome to a deep dive into the financial and tax landscape of wellness businesses, inspired by our recent interview with Valerie Schranz. Valerie is a brand ambassador for Sterling Tax...

    Podcast: Navigating Financial and Tax Considera...

    Barbara Zabawa

    Welcome to a deep dive into the financial and tax landscape of wellness businesses, inspired by our recent interview with Valerie Schranz. Valerie is a brand ambassador for Sterling Tax...

  • Big Win for Virtual Care: Telehealth Safe Harbor for HDHPs Is Now Permanent

    Big Win for Virtual Care: Telehealth Safe Harbo...

    Barbara Zabawa

    In a landmark development for employer-sponsored health plans, the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 (“The Big Beautiful Bill”), Section 71306, makes permanent the telehealth safe harbor under 26 U.S. Code...

    Big Win for Virtual Care: Telehealth Safe Harbo...

    Barbara Zabawa

    In a landmark development for employer-sponsored health plans, the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 (“The Big Beautiful Bill”), Section 71306, makes permanent the telehealth safe harbor under 26 U.S. Code...

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