Medical director requirement

Required for medical spa operations

Corporate Practice of Medicine

Moderate; non-physician ownership permitted under physician supervision structure 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

NP/PA may inject under collaborative agreement with physician; independent practice not permitted for injectables

How the exam ties in

Required; in-person examination mandatory before treatment

What to verify in New Hampshire

Establish a written collaborative agreement with your medical director and document all delegation protocols before opening.

Primary source: New Hampshire Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing

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

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