Spray tan studios earn from telehealth referrals by pointing existing clients toward licensed online care and collecting a fixed or recurring monthly marketing fee. You do no clinical work, hold no inventory, and never touch prescriptions or shipping.
Your studio already sees a steady stream of appearance-focused, wellness-minded clients every week. Many of them are curious about medically supervised weight management and other online health services but have no idea where to start. A telehealth partner program lets you make a simple, professional introduction and get paid a predictable marketing fee for it, without becoming a clinic or selling anything yourself.
How the referral model actually works
The mechanics are deliberately simple. When you join, MedStands gives your studio a unique QR code and link you can place at the front desk, on your mirror stations, in booking confirmations, or across social media. A client scans it, lands on a licensed online care experience, and completes an intake on their own. If they become a qualifying patient, your studio is credited as the source of that referral.
From there, you earn a marketing fee. That fee is fixed and set in advance, not a commission, not a percentage, and not a cut of anyone's sales. For recurring services, you can continue to earn a recurring monthly marketing fee for as long as the referred relationship stays active. Because the amount is agreed up front, your income is predictable and easy to plan around. To see the full flow from scan to payout, read how the MedStands model turns a QR code into a monthly payout.
Who handles the clinical side
This is the part that keeps your studio safely out of medicine. You never diagnose, advise, prescribe, or dispense anything. Independent licensed providers handle all prescribing decisions, and licensed pharmacies handle fulfillment, refills, and shipping directly to the patient.
MedStands is not a medical practice and does not prescribe. The platform is LegitScript-certified, and every request is reviewed by a licensed provider, so not everyone who applies will qualify. Any treatments the providers may offer, such as semaglutide or tirzepatide for weight management, or sildenafil or tadalafil for other needs, are clinical decisions made entirely by those providers based on each patient's medical history. Your role begins and ends with the introduction. For a deeper look at exactly who does the prescribing and shipping, see who handles prescribing and shipping in a referral program.
Why spray tan studios are a natural fit
Spray tan clients are already investing in how they look and feel, which makes a wellness referral feel relevant rather than random. You have built-in trust, repeat visits, and natural conversations about confidence and self-care. That combination is exactly what turns casual foot traffic into steady referral income.
You also already have the physical and digital real estate: a front desk, waiting area, booking texts, and an engaged social following. Placing a QR code in those spots costs you nothing and interrupts nothing. If you want to see how other high-traffic, appointment-based businesses use the same playbook, browse partner programs by industry.
What your studio actually does (and never has to)
Your responsibilities are small on purpose. You display your code, mention the option when it feels natural, and let interested clients scan and decide for themselves. That is the entire job.
What you never have to do is just as important. Your studio does no clinical work, holds no inventory, and handles no fulfillment. There is no product to stock, no cold chain to manage, no paperwork, and no medical liability on your side. You are a marketing partner making an introduction, nothing more. Because you are not a patient-facing pharmacy or clinic, you should never tell clients to buy medication. You simply share the option and let the licensed professionals take it from there.
Getting started costs nothing
Joining is free. There is no setup fee and no monthly fee, so there is no financial risk in adding this to your studio. You can be up and running with your QR code quickly and start making introductions the same week.
If you are weighing whether to sign up as a business partner or as an individual affiliate, compare the partner and affiliate paths to pick the fit that matches how you want to promote it.
Common questions
Do I need a medical license to refer clients?
No. You are never practicing medicine or giving health advice. You are sharing a link to licensed online care, and the licensed providers handle everything clinical. A referral is a marketing activity, not a medical one.
Does my studio pay anything to join?
No. The program is free to join with no setup fee and no monthly fee. You earn a marketing fee for qualifying referrals without ever paying to participate.
How is my marketing fee calculated?
It is a fixed marketing fee set in advance. It is not a commission, a percentage, or a cut of sales. You know the terms before you refer anyone, which is what makes the recurring monthly income predictable.
What if a referred client does not qualify?
That can happen, and it is by design. Every request is reviewed by a licensed provider, and not everyone qualifies. This protects patients and keeps the program credible. You focus on making good introductions, not on outcomes you do not control.
Turn your front desk into recurring income
Your spray tan studio already draws the exact audience telehealth care is built for. With a free QR code and a fixed marketing fee, you can turn everyday appointments into a recurring stream of referral income without touching the clinical side at all.
Ready to start earning? Explore the Spray Tan Studios program to sign up as a business, or look at the MedStands affiliate program if you would rather refer as an individual. Either way, the studio does the introduction and the licensed professionals do the rest.