FAQs for Providers
No, Illinois law requires that medical spas be owned by licensed physicians. However, non-physicians can operate the business side through an MSO arrangement.
An MSO handles non-clinical operations such as marketing, staffing, and administration – allowing medical professionals to focus on patient care while ensuring compliance with ownership laws.
Belvara provides a compliant business structure, including PLLC and MSO setup, ensuring that providers operate within Illinois regulations from day one.
Belvara offers luxury treatment suites, administrative support, marketing assistance, and access to a community of like-minded professionals.
Interested providers can apply through our website. Our team will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates to discuss next steps.
All staff members performing treatments must hold appropriate licenses. For example, Registered Nurses or APRNs can perform injectables, while estheticians can provide non-medical skincare services under supervision.
While APRNs with FPA can practice independently, they cannot own a medical spa outright. They may own a professional corporation but not a medical corporation.
Costs can vary depending on the size and complexity of the medical spa, most will range between $250,000-$500,000 once you consider the inventory, legal, and initial marketing costs
This doctrine prohibits non-physicians from owning medical practices, ensuring that only licensed medical professionals can make clinical decisions.
Belvara partners with legal and compliance experts to establish proper business structures, handle necessary filings, and maintain adherence to state laws.
Aestheticians are prohibited from engaging in any technique, product, or practice intended to affect the living layers of the skin without physician supervision.
The medical director must be a licensed physician with the necessary credentials, education, and experience to oversee patient care and ensure that all treatments are provided within legal and ethical guidelines.
Yes, Belvara offers full marketing support to help providers build their brand and attract clients.
Each suite includes utilities (water, electricity, Wi-Fi, phone service), professional cleaning of shared spaces, waste disposal, compliance protocols, and maintenance coordination.
Yes, Belvara fosters a collaborative environment where providers can network, share knowledge, and support each other’s growth.
Like Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants can’t legally own a med spa outright in Illinois, but can operate it under an MSO arrangement supported by Belvara.
Medical aestheticians may provide services under physician supervision, but Belvara offers a legal and compliant path through MSO/PLLC setup.
An MSO (Management Services Organization) manages non-clinical operations like staffing and marketing, enabling providers to run a compliant and successful business.
Yes. Belvara offers luxury, fully supported medical office space for rent in Chicago, tailored for licensed aesthetic professionals.
Belvara includes a medical director in your flat monthly rate, removing the need to hire one independently.
Belvara offers all-in-one startup solutions, including medical suites, legal compliance, support staff, software, and marketing, ready from day one.
Whether you’re building your legacy as a practitioner or seeking results-driven care as a client, Belvara offers the support, expertise, and luxury experience to help you thrive on your terms.