I have written many articles on what services are medical and which ones are spa. Despite what appears to be a clear line, there is a lot of questions concerning this distinction. I respond to many threads on LinkedIn as they relate to this topic and I am a bit surprised at the misinformation and […]
Archive for August 2015
When are Spa Treatments Considered to be Medical?
August 26, 2015Independent Contractor / Employee Status in Medical Spas
August 19, 2015The employee/Independent contractor scenario in spas and medical spas is very complex. The determination of whether a professional staff member is an employee or independent contractor is not easy to address. One thing that IS clear; the agreement that may be in effect is not the most significant issue. You can classify a professional staff […]
Which Medical Spa Treatments can an Esthetician Perform?
August 19, 2015I am frequently asked to comment on the distinction between what is medical and what is aesthetic (non-medical)….the lines are blurry but in my opinion, they are being violated on a daily basis. The practice of medicine is relatively easy to define….it is the diagnosis OR treatment of a medical condition. Good, bad or indifferent, […]
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