Andover spa owner cited for practicing medicine without a license

Wichita Business Journal - by Josh Heck


The owner and operator of an Andover spa last week entered into a diversion agreement with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Board, following an investigation into whether she practiced medicine without a license.

Stacy Truesdell owns TA LLC, which does business as True Aesthetics Premier Laser and Medical Spa.

The board investigated allegations of instances occurring in October and November 2008. The board alleges Truesdell performed medical procedures without the supervision of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts and gave the impression she was appropriately trained and able to practice healing arts. Both are violations of Kansas law.

Procedures in the investigation included: Botox injections, laser hair removal treatments and laser surgery.

However, the board says it received no reports of any clients being injured as a result of the procedures performed.

The healing arts board says Truesdell cooperated fully with the inquiries, including providing documents in response to two administrative subpoenas and discussing the matter with board’s representatives.

Because of Truesdell’s corporation, the board agreed to forego any litigation as long as the terms of the agreement are met. The diversion agreement specifies:

• Truesdell will no longer perform Botox injections.

• TA LLC can’t employ anyone to perform Botox injections.

• Truesdell will no longer perform laser treatments.

• TA LLC will no longer employ anyone to perform laser treatments.

• Truesdell will cooperate with the board and its investigators concerning any subsequent investigations.

• TA, LLC will not use the term “medical” in any manner, including, signage and letterhead.

These stipulations, the board says, are subject to change should Truesdell become licensed.


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Being a owner and operator you should have a license to avoid any hastle.