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HIPAA compliance checklist for medical spas

HIPAA compliance for medical spas: 2026 checklist

If you run a medical spa or healthcare practice, you’ve probably heard of HIPAA — and for good reason. It’s both a must-know and a must-implement regulation for every US healthcare organization. You might have already implemented security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA). But HIPAA is the only US regulation that legally requires you to […]

Can a nurse open a med spa in California?

Can a nurse open a med spa in California?

Many nurses who spend years in direct patient care, often after building a career as an aesthetic nurse, eventually consider opening their own med spa. In California, that move runs into ownership rules that do not apply the same way in every state. California’s Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine limits who can legally own a […]

How to build a business plan for med spa costs and revenue

Business Plan for a Med Spa: Costs to Open and Run (2026)

Every med spa starts with a spreadsheet that doesn’t quite balance. The rent looks manageable, injectables look cheap per unit, then the medical director invoice lands and the math stops working. A business plan for med spa owners fixes that before it happens. The financial section is the part that decides whether you open at […]

Microneedling aftercare template: day-by-day recovery guide

Microneedling aftercare template: day-by-day recovery guide preview from Pabau

Download your free microneedling aftercare template A ready-to-use post-treatment guidance document covering day-by-day recovery timeline, product recommendations, dos and don’ts, warning signs, and practice contact instructions for microneedling patients. Download template A microneedling aftercare template gives every patient the same clear, clinician-approved recovery instructions the moment they leave your treatment room. The first 24 to […]

How to build a profitable med spa membership program

How to Build a Profitable Med Spa Membership Program

A med spa membership turns one-off appointments into steady, recurring revenue, and it gives clients a reason to keep coming back. More than 90% of businesses now run some form of loyalty program, and med spas are quickly catching on. If you are weighing one up, our guide to med spa loyalty programs breaks down […]

A complete guide to California med spa licensing laws

California med spa licensing laws: a complete 2026 guide

Key Takeaways Only a physician-controlled Professional Corporation, not an LLC, can own the medical side of a California med spa under the corporate practice of medicine doctrine. Every med spa needs a licensed medical director who oversees treatments and signs off on the practice’s standardized procedures. AB-890’s 104 NP pathway is new and unsettled. Nurse […]

Benefits of owning a med spa franchise: A smart business investment

Med spa franchise: benefits, costs, and how to choose

A med spa franchise is a licensing deal. You pay an upfront fee and ongoing royalties to run under an established brand’s name, protocols, and marketing systems, instead of building one from zero. Weighing a franchise med spa against going independent comes down to three things: cost, speed to open, and how much risk you […]

JuVaShape aftercare instructions

JuVaShape aftercare instructions preview from Pabau

Download your free JuVaShape aftercare instructions template A ready-to-use, practice-branded template providing comprehensive post-treatment guidance for JuVaShape patients. Covers immediate care protocols, activity restrictions, skincare and sun protection, expected side effects, and clear escalation procedures for patient concerns. Download template Why JuVaShape aftercare instructions matter JuVaShape uses radiofrequency and ultrasound energy to tighten skin and […]

Anti-wrinkle treatment note template for practitioners

Anti-wrinkle treatment note template for practitioners preview from Pabau

Download your free anti-wrinkle treatment note template A ready-to-use clinical documentation form covering patient details, contraindication screening, consent confirmation, pre-treatment assessment, injection site mapping with units administered, and post-treatment aftercare instructions for botulinum toxin treatments. Download template What is an anti-wrinkle treatment note template? An anti-wrinkle treatment note template is a clinical documentation form. Aesthetic […]

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