Can a nurse, investor, or non-physician own a medical spa in Montana?

Open — non-physicians may own; physician medical director optional if NP/PA operates independently Lenient — no strict CPOM enforcement; non-physician ownership permitted

Montana · Lenient

Can a Non-Physician Own a Med Spa in Montana?

Med-spa ownership in Montana is governed by the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine and the state's ownership rules. Get this wrong and the whole structure can be unlawful — here's where Montana lands.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Ownership rules

Open — non-physicians may own; physician medical director optional if NP/PA operates independently

Corporate Practice of Medicine

Lenient — no strict CPOM enforcement; non-physician ownership permitted

The medical-director angle

Not required if NP/PA or MD/DO operates independently; required if RNs inject Ownership and the medical-director requirement are usually two sides of the same compliance coin.

What to verify in Montana

Clarify whether your NP/PA will practice independently or under physician collaboration, and document scope of practice and delegation clearly.

Primary source: Montana Board of Nursing and Montana Medical Board

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

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