As a wellness lawyer, I hear all kinds of complaints from all kinds of different stakeholders in the wellness industry. Lately, I have been hearing from people wronged by health and business coaches. These individuals have been hurt emotionally and financially by unethical coaches. This emotional or financial injury may occur because the coach oversteps […]

Telemedicine has become increasingly popular, especially with advancements in technology and the need for convenient and accessible healthcare. Many licensed healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and specialists, are utilizing telemedicine to provide consultations, advice, prescriptions, and ongoing care to patients across the country. Through telemedicine, healthcare professionals can conduct virtual appointments, review medical records, […]

Lately our firm has had a lot of clients with nursing background come to us to escape their employment as a nurse in a hospital or other traditional health care organization, or to start a side business as a nurse coach, IV hydration business owner, med spa owner, or combination of all three. Why they […]

As you embark on your new career path as a health coach, making sure that your business remains in compliance with Florida health coach laws will be essential. Failure to do so could be devastating for your new business and put you at risk of penalties. However, these laws can often be complex. Our health […]

Your massage therapy business needs to have massage liability waivers in place before you do any work on clients. This can help protect you or any massage therapists you employ if your client subsequently suffers an injury due to their massage therapy session. However, it is important to ensure that your massage liability waivers are […]

If you are a health provider or wellness professional, you may wonder whether and how you can use social media influencers and other experts who might be willing to give testimonials about your wellness services or products. What are the legal guidelines you should follow when engaging with influencers? Social media posts should be treated […]

A lot of our clients specialize in the mental health space. Some practice as licensed psychologists, social workers or professional counselors, while others are unlicensed emotional wellness, mental health and wellbeing coaches. The main difference between those two groups is that one group (the licensed group) are regulated by state licensing boards. The second group […]

In December 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a document entitled Health Products Compliance Guidance. Any wellness professional, whether you are a health coach, functional medicine provider, integrative health provider, holistic health provider, naturopathic doctor, chiropractor, or wellness business owner, should understand the FTC guidance. This is particularly true for those wellness providers who […]

Craniosacral therapy can be a great addition to your massage therapy business. With more and more clients looking for relief for depression, infections, migraines, anxiety, joint stiffness, and other medical conditions, including craniosacral therapy as part of your massage therapy services could improve your clients’ health and boost your business. However, before you begin offering […]

The way you structure your business as a personal trainer or other wellness professional could be one of the most important decisions you make. Like many in your position, you may have narrowed your options down to an S Corporation or an LLC. However, you can’t just make this decision blindly — each of these […]