Med Spa Compliance & The Future of the Med Spa Industry
In this episode of Worth Your Salt, Jennifer Orechwa sits down with Alex Thiersch, founder and chairman of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa), to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface of the booming aesthetics industry. While med spas continue to grow at a rapid pace, Alex reveals that the future of the med spa industry hinges on something many owners overlook: compliance, unified advocacy, and professional standards. From proposed legislation that could limit who can perform treatments to increasing scrutiny from regulators and the media, this conversation makes one thing clear — the next chapter of medical aesthetics will be shaped by those who choose to engage, elevate, and lead.
But this episode isn’t about fear — it’s about opportunity. Alex shares why med spa owners must move beyond operating in isolation and instead plug into community, education, and advocacy to protect what they’ve built. He explains how professionalism, collaboration, and a stronger national voice can safeguard the industry’s future while creating more profitable, sustainable businesses. If you care about the long-term success of your aesthetic practice, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger, act sooner, and step into your role in shaping the future of med spas.
Alex shares how AmSpa was built to elevate safety, compliance, and professionalism across the industry, why legal compliance is a growth strategy (not a limitation), and how upcoming legislation could dramatically impact med spa owners who aren’t plugged in. They dive deep into what makes the AmSpa Medical Spa Show unlike any other industry event, the power of community over competition, and Alex’s recent transition into the Chairman role—freeing him to focus on advocacy, industry-wide leadership, and protecting the future of medical aesthetics. This is a must-listen for any med spa owner who wants to grow with confidence and stay ahead of what’s coming next.
🎧 You'll Learn:
- What’s really happening behind the scenes in the med spa industry — including proposed legislation and regulatory shifts that could impact ownership, staffing models, and injectables.
- Why med spa compliance is the foundation of long-term growth — and how professionalism and unified standards protect both your patients and your profitability.
- The biggest operational and legal mistakes even successful med spa owners make — and how to avoid costly missteps before they threaten your business.
- How community, advocacy, and industry involvement shape the future of medical aesthetics — and what you can do now to protect and strengthen your practice.
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