You became a medical practitioner to help people heal, not to spend your time worrying about compliance.
Integrative and functional medicine clinics operate in a uniquely complex legal landscape. You’re often delivering innovative care, leveraging telemedicine, running memberships, hiring teams, and educating patients online. Not to mention navigating legal rules that were never designed for modern, relationship-based medicine.
That’s where Functional Lawyer comes in.
We provide legal guidance and protection specifically designed for functional, integrative, and direct primary care practice owners, so you can focus on patient care while knowing your business is structured correctly from the start.
How you set up your practice matters more than most clinicians realize. Entity formation, ownership structure, service models, and patient agreements all create the legal foundation on which your practice grows.
Functional Lawyer helps you choose the right business structure for your goals, avoid common setup mistakes that limit growth, and align your clinical vision with sound legal architecture. When your foundation is solid, everything else becomes easier.
Telemedicine has expanded access to care—but it has also created confusion around licensing, prescribing, and interstate practice.
We help you understand where you can legally see patients, how state laws impact telehealth services, and what changes when you cross state lines. Instead of guessing or avoiding telemedicine altogether, you’ll know exactly how to use it safely and strategically.
Every integrative practice relies on key documents and policies—yet many clinics use templates that don’t reflect how they actually operate.
We address the essentials that protect your clinic day-to-day, including patient agreements, membership and program structures, and informed consent for integrative therapies. These aren’t just documents. They’re tools that create transparency, reduce risk, and strengthen trust with patients.
HIPAA doesn’t have to be intimidating.
We break compliance down into clear, practical steps that make sense for small and mid-sized practices. No overengineering. No unnecessary complexity.
You’ll learn what actually matters for compliance, how to protect patient data without slowing workflows, and how to handle digital communication confidently. The goal is functional compliance—not fear-based paralysis.
Your website, social media, educational content, and email marketing are essential for growing your practice—but they also carry legal risks when done incorrectly.
We help you use compliant language online, protect your brand and intellectual property, and avoid common marketing pitfalls specific to healthcare. With the right guardrails in place, you can educate and connect without hesitation.
Hiring in integrative medicine often looks different than traditional healthcare. You may work with contractors, coaches, practitioners, or administrative staff in flexible roles.
We guide you through proper worker classification, employment agreements that reflect your values, and policies that protect both you and your team. Strong internal structure supports sustainable growth.
Healthcare law doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. The rules governing medical practices continue to evolve as technology advances, care models change, and regulators attempt to keep pace with modern healthcare delivery. Integrative and functional medicine practices often feel these changes first because they sit at the intersection of innovation, education, wellness, and clinical care.
As new issues emerge in integrative medicine, telehealth expansion, AI-driven clinical and administrative tools, digital marketing, membership models, and regulatory oversight, Functional Lawyer continuously adds new lessons and guidance to address them. When laws shift or new risks appear, you’re not left scrambling for answers or relying on outdated information. The program grows alongside your practice, ensuring the guidance you receive remains relevant, practical, and grounded in real-world application.
This means you’re not buying a static course that becomes obsolete in a year. You’re gaining access to an evolving legal ecosystem built specifically for modern healthcare practices—one that adapts as your clinic grows, your services expand, and the legal landscape changes. Instead of reacting to problems after they arise, you’re positioned to anticipate change, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence.
The Practice Protection Program is designed to be practical, supportive, and immediately useful, no matter what stage your practice is in. You’ll receive education, quick-access guides, and personal conversations from Scott Rattigan, JD.
Have a question? Want clarity before making a decision?
Join live weekly office hours to get real-time guidance from an attorney who understands integrative medicine. You don’t have to navigate legal questions alone.
Access a growing library of legal templates and resources tailored specifically to functional and integrative practices.
No generic downloads. No guessing which document applies to your model. Just tools built for how you actually practice.
Understand not just what to do—but why it matters.
Our educational resources empower you to make informed decisions about compliance, growth, and risk management, without having to become a lawyer yourself.
Sometimes, you need focused, one-on-one guidance.
Every member receives a dedicated 60-minute call with an attorney to discuss your specific practice, goals, and concerns—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
The true impact of legal support, beyond mere documentation and training, lies in its ability to transform the confidence and presence of the practice owner.
When you know you’re doing things the right way, the background stress fades. You stop second-guessing decisions and start leading with confidence.
With the right legal foundation, growth feels exciting—not risky. You can expand services, hire staff, launch programs, and explore new opportunities knowing your practice is protected.
Functional Lawyer proudly serves functional and integrative medicine practice owners across the U.S. We understand your model, your mission, and the challenges you face in modern healthcare.
You don’t need to become a legal expert to protect your practice. You just need the right partner. If you’re ready to stop worrying about compliance and start building your practice with confidence, get started with Functional Lawyer today.
