Yes, a solo personal trainer can add recurring passive income by referring clients to licensed telehealth weight support, and you do not need a gym, an employer, or a medical license to do it.
An independent (1099) personal trainer already sits at the center of the exact conversation that telehealth weight support is built around: clients who train hard, eat well, and still ask about GLP-1 options like semaglutide and tirzepatide, or about wellness injectables such as NAD+, MIC-B12, and glutathione. The MedStands affiliate program lets you point those clients toward a licensed care team and get paid every month they stay active, while the clinical work stays entirely with providers and pharmacies.
Why this fits an independent trainer
You are not adding a product, a service, or a liability. You are sharing a link. As a 1099 trainer, your income is usually tied to hours you show up for, so anything that keeps paying after the session ends is worth understanding.
- No inventory, no medication, no prescriptions pass through you.
- No gym or clinic space required. A QR code on your phone or a link in your bio is enough.
- No certification, license, or medical training needed to participate.
- It runs alongside training, nutrition coaching, or online programs without competing with them.
How the referral income works
The mechanics are simple and built for a solo operator.
- Join the affiliate program for free. There is no setup fee, no monthly fee, and nothing to buy.
- Get your personal QR code and link.
- Share it with clients who are curious about medical weight support, wellness injectables, or peptides as a category.
- Anyone who signs up through your link is attributed to you with lifetime tracking.
- You earn a fixed marketing fee for each active referred client, set in advance, paid to your bank every month for as long as that client stays active.
This is not a cut of sales, and it is not tied to a client's dose or plan. It is a flat, predictable marketing fee. Because attribution is lifetime, one client who stays active can keep paying you month after month, which is what makes it feel passive. For the referral-first version of this playbook, see personal training and gym weight-loss referrals.
What stays with the licensed clinical team
You never touch the medical side, and that separation is the point. Licensed providers review every request and decide what, if anything, is appropriate. Licensed pharmacies handle fulfillment, refills, and shipping. The platform is LegitScript-certified. MedStands is not a medical practice and does not prescribe.
Your role is limited to introducing people to a legitimate option. You give no medical advice, make no promises about results, and never handle a prescription. Not everyone qualifies, and that decision belongs to the provider.
Common questions
Do I need a license or certification to refer clients?
No. You do not need a medical license, and no personal training certification is required to join. You are sharing a link, not giving medical advice or prescribing anything.
How does an independent trainer actually get paid?
You earn a fixed marketing fee for each active referred client, set ahead of time and deposited to your bank monthly for as long as that client stays active. It is a flat fee, not a cut of what the client spends.
What do my clients get?
Access to a licensed telehealth care team that can evaluate them for options like GLP-1 weight-loss medication (semaglutide, tirzepatide) or wellness injectables. A licensed provider reviews each request, and not everyone qualifies.
Is there any cost to join?
None. Joining is free, with no setup fee, no monthly fee, and nothing to purchase.
Start earning as a solo trainer
If you already talk with clients about weight and wellness, you are one link away from recurring income. Join free at the MedStands affiliate program, get your QR code, and start sharing today.