Ownership rules
Physician-only; non-physicians cannot own a medical spa
Corporate Practice of Medicine
Strict; Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine enforced; physician ownership/control required
The medical-director angle
Required; physician must be on-site or immediately available Ownership and the medical-director requirement are usually two sides of the same compliance coin.
What to verify in Massachusetts
Ensure a licensed Massachusetts physician owns or has controlling interest in the practice; do not attempt to operate under a non-physician MSO structure.
Primary source: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine; Board of Registration in Nursing
General business information for Massachusetts medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Massachusetts board (and your own counsel) before you act.