Wellness Centers and Liability

CAN I MAKE A PROFIT FROM THIS?” “What liabilities are involved?”

These two questions are guaranteed to come up in regards to any emerging industry. As one of the fastest growing new industries on the market today, the business of wellness is no exception. Ten years ago, medical spas were the emerging trend. In today’s market, wellness facilities outnumber medical spas. The wellness facility represents a modern, urban version of the Fountain of Youth. These facilities offer comprehensive programs on how to attain and maintain your health and overall wellbeing.

When you visit a wellness center you are signing up for a series of treatments and building a relationship with the provider. Much of the popularity of these facilities can be attributed to the baby boomer generation. As a large percentage of the population grows older, they begin to look for non-traditional ways to hold onto their youth—or at least the feeling of youth. The purpose of these facilities is to address clients’ physical, emotional and chemical needs. “Can you make a profit?” No one wants to  grow old naturally if they can avoid it. Where is the fun in that? Since everyone will age at some point, there will always be an unlimited pool of potential clients seeking services to counteract aging.

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