Medical director requirement

Required for medical spa operations

Corporate Practice of Medicine

Lenient; MSO/management structures permitted This is the doctrine that decides whether a non-physician can own or control the practice, and it usually travels hand-in-hand with the medical-director question.

Who can supervise or delegate

Require physician collaboration/supervision for injections

How the exam ties in

Required; in-person preferred, telehealth conditional

What to verify in Michigan

Verify with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) that your medical director's supervision protocols comply with current board guidance on RN/NP delegation.

Primary source: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA); Board of Medicine; Board of Nursing

General business information for Michigan medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Michigan board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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