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Are YOUR Functional Medicine or Naturopathy Services Protected?

 

 


Thousands of Holistic Practitioners are unknowingly at-risk of losing their businesses.

 

 

Did you know that FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & NATUROPATHY PRACTITIONERS are being shut down and fined by state regulatory boards for “practicing medicine” without a license?

This also includes chiropractors, clinicians and other state-licensed practitioners who provide alternative or holistic therapies that fall outside the scope of their existing license.

Under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, states have the right to regulate the practice of medicine.

While holistic practitioners provide natural paths to healing and wellness that differ from conventional medicine, these types of providers often find themselves caught in the crosshairs of state regulatory agencies who are allowed to determine what qualifies as “practicing medicine.”

And anyone who practices medicine is required by law to have a license.


What this means for Functional Medicine & Naturopathy Practitioners >>

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Holistic practitioners who are certified or trained in functional medicine or naturopathy, but have no license or legal basis to provide their services, are getting into legal trouble.

The same goes for state-licensed providers, such as chiropractors. Providing holistic services that fall outside the scope of your state license can lead to legal repercussions and fines from state regulatory boards. You could even lose your existing state license.

Are you willing to take that risk?

Providing functional medicine or naturopathy services without a defendable legal basis can lead to you losing your business, paying hefty fines or even jail time.

The good news is: We make it EASY to protect your holistic services and get peace-of-mind through our PWA License Program.Learn how to protect your services



The state is continuing to crack down on holistic  practitioners without mercy.

 

Don't Let This Happen to You

Without a defendable legal basis, you risk fines of up to $15,000+ if you’re caught PLUS losing your holistic business & possible jail time.

What does it take to provide functional medicine and naturopathy legally? 

Many states have laws regulating functional medicine and naturopathic practices, which are often confusing and inconsistent. And they are rarely ever in the practitioner’s favor.

These confusing state requirements, combined with increasing crackdowns by state regulatory boards, create a risky environment for functional medicine and naturopathy practitioners. 

Having a solid, defendable legal basis to protect your services is essential.

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In our 20+ years of experience, we have seen legal action taken against thousands of holistic practitioners by the state.

YES! My Functional Medicine or Naturopathy services need protection ASAP!

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Can the state really come after me?

YES, state regulatory boards are continuing to crack down on holistic practitioners just for offering services the world needs. When it comes to holistic health, they show no mercy.

There are several ways they hunt down holistic practitioners:

  • Undercover agents: A state board official may come to your business posing as a client to gather evidence against you. 
  • Sneaky phone calls: Other times, they may just call and inquire about your services to gather what they need against you.
  • Promoting your services: If you advertise your services on social media or on your website, they have all the evidence they need to convict you. (This is true EVEN IF you disclose that you are not a registered dietitian or nutritionist, doctor, etc.)
  • Client complaints: If you receive a client complaint, the state can come to investigate the services you’re providing.

 

Before you know it, you have a cease-and-desist order to shut down your business, with no legal basis to defend yourself.

YES! I want to protect my holistic services

 

How to Protect Your Functional Medicine or Naturopathy Services

The PWA has been the long-term leader in protecting holistic providers with the BEST legal defense for their services through our License Program for 20+ years.

Some of the many benefits you'll receive as a licensed holistic practitioner with the PWA:

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  1. Best Legal Protection for holistic health providers GUARANTEED
  2. Professional License to provide holistic health services, which gives you protection to provide your services in the US & internationally
  3. Protects ALL Holistic Modalities from reiki and health coaching to naturopathy, functional medicine, hijama cupping & many more.
  4. Be a part of the largest Alternative Practitioner Community & network with like-minded practitioners who also believe in the mission to help clients achieve better health, naturally
  5. Custom Profile on the PWA Practitioner Directory to market your services & gain new clients
  6. Licensing Course & Training Module to learn everything you need to know about providing your services legally

See All Benefits


We make it EASY to protect your holistic services and get peace-of-mind through our PWA License Program. Join in 3 easy steps:

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Complete the short application (2 minutes or less!)

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Verify your holistic credentials & qualifications

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Complete the exclusive PWA license course & join the community!

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Additional Resources

Check out these FREE resources on providing functional medicine and naturopathy services safely and legally.

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License Webinar

Learn about what a defendable legal basis is and why it's SO important to holistic practitioners.

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FREE Holistic Business Quiz

Take this FREE, 2-minute quiz to find out instantly if your services are legal in your state.

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Legal Guide for Practitioners

Download this guide to learn more about the legal rules & regulations surrounding alternative services.

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Benefits of License

Learn more about the benefits of becoming a licensed member with the PWA.

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How Practitioners Can Offer Services Legally

If you’re offering services as a holistic health practitioner, it's more important than ever to learn how to navigate the murky waters of laws and regulations.

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I'm State-Licensed: Can I Offer Holistic Services?

Before offering any holistic services in a state-licensed practice, it is important to know the regulatory realities and legal implications.

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PWA Blog

Explore more about holistic health, marketing tips for practitioners, how to incorporate holistic services into your existing practice & more.

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