Wellness MD — Doctor Led Infrastructure
Journal

Field Notes from the Practice.

Compliance, infrastructure, and operating wisdom for medical wellness businesses — from the physicians and operators who do this every day.

Collaborating Physician

How to Find a Collaborating Physician for Your Med Spa or Wellness Clinic

Finding the right collaborating physician is the legal backbone of any med spa, IV lounge, or wellness clinic. Here's what they actually do, why it's harder than it sounds, and how to find the right fit.

May 10, 2026 7 min read
Medical Director

What Are Medical Director Services — And Why Your Wellness Clinic Needs One

A real medical director service goes well beyond signing your standing orders once a year. Here's what's actually included, what it costs to get wrong, and how to find the right physician for your clinic.

May 10, 2026 7 min read
IV Hydration

How to Start an IV Hydration Business: Requirements, Compliance, and What Nobody Tells You

Walk-in IV bars and mobile IV therapy are booming — but the compliance requirements are real. Here's what RNs, NPs, and entrepreneurs need to know before opening doors (or stocking the van).

May 10, 2026 7 min read
Med Spa

How to Open a Med Spa: What You Need to Know Before Day One

From CPOM rules and PC/MSO structure to standing orders and medical director placement — here's the structural, legal, and clinical roadmap for opening a medical spa that holds up.

May 10, 2026 8 min read
Marketing

How to Get Med Spa Clients as a Marketing Agency: The Cold Outreach Guide Nobody Has Written

Med spas are a uniquely good client category for marketing agencies — but only if you understand the regulatory reality of the space before you pitch. Here's the cold outreach framework that actually works.

May 8, 2026 7 min read
Medical Director

Can a Chiropractor Be Your Med Spa's Medical Director? (And 4 Other Types of Doctors Who Can't)

Most clinic owners assume their MD arrangement is fine without checking. Here's the uncomfortable truth about who can — and absolutely cannot — serve as your med spa's medical director.

May 6, 2026 6 min read