Holistic Health Regulation
by State

One of the most regulated states for holistic health. Acupuncture, naturopathy, and massage have full licensing boards; health coaching remains unregulated.

Texas licenses massage therapists and acupuncturists but does not recognize naturopathic doctors. Health and wellness coaching has no licensure requirement.

Florida regulates massage therapy and acupuncture; naturopathy has limited recognition. The state has active wellness industry legislation worth monitoring.

NY has robust licensure for acupuncture and massage. The state licenses midwives and dietitians, but health coaching sits in an unregulated gray zone.

Pennsylvania licenses massage therapists and acupuncturists. The State Board of Medicine oversees several allied health professions relevant to holistic practitioners.

Illinois has comprehensive regulation for acupuncture and massage; IDFPR oversees multiple healing arts. Naturopathy and health coaching remain outside mandatory licensure.

Ohio licenses massage therapy and acupuncture under the State Medical Board. The state has one of the more clearly defined scopes for holistic practitioners in the Midwest.

Georgia regulates massage therapy and acupuncture under the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Health coaching and functional nutrition are unregulated.

NC licenses massage therapists and acupuncturists. Notable for having a separate NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy with clear entry requirements.

Michigan's Public Health Code governs massage therapy, acupuncture, and limited access to naturopathic practice. One of only a few Midwestern states with explicit naturopathy language.