Deeply immersed in an industry at the forefront of regulation, innovation and consolidation, Nelson Hardiman has a firm grasp on the changing landscape for complementary and alternative medicine providers (CAMs), who are leading the way in integrative treatment options.

We help alternative medicine providers, including providers of acupuncture, homeopathy, and naturopathy, to position their practices to meet shifting, increasingly stringent regulatory compliance standards and to accomplish their professional goals. Whether you need strategic counseling or representation in regulatory transactional or litigation matters, our attorneys understand the unique needs of CAMs and are committed to helping providers succeed in an environment of rapidly accelerating change.

Our Work Includes:

  • Board of Chiropractic Examiners Removed the threat to a national chiropractic franchisor, with hundreds of clinics across the country, whose business model was under attack in California. Accused of violating the corporate practice of medicine doctrine, Nelson Hardiman made recommendations to change the company’s management structure and was instrumental in testifying on behalf of the company in front of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
  • Cannabis Nelson Hardiman has been at the forefront of the medical marijuana industry since 2009, resolving novel and complex regulatory, compliance and licensing issues.
  • FDA Investigation Defended neurofeedback device manufacturer in FDA investigation and response to warning letter.
  • HIPAA Compliance Advised prominent anti-aging and integrative healthcare provider on standard of care, informed consent issues, marketing claims, and HIPAA compliance.