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Original Research

Data-driven analysis of the alternative wellness industry, powered by BestDosage's database of 12,898+ providers.

12,898 Providers Analyzed
57 States Covered

Research Reports

Original analysis based on our provider database and clinical evidence reviews.

Data Report

State of Wellness Providers in America: 2026 Report

An analysis of 50,000+ alternative wellness practitioners and centers across the United States

  • BestDosage tracks over 50,000 wellness providers across 41+ states
  • Acupuncture & TCM is the most common practitioner specialty, followed by homeopathic physicians and somatic experiencing therapists
  • Only 64.9% of practitioners list verifiable credentials on their profiles

Chad Waldman — April 1, 2026

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Industry Analysis

The Credential Gap in Alternative Medicine

35% of wellness practitioners lack verifiable credentials — what consumers should know

  • 35.1% of alternative wellness practitioners in our database have no verifiable credentials listed
  • Acupuncturists and licensed massage therapists have the highest credential verification rates (85%+)
  • Energy healing and life coaching practitioners show the lowest credential rates, often operating without state licensure requirements

Chad Waldman — April 1, 2026

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Data Report

What Americans Pay for Alternative Wellness Treatments in 2026

A comprehensive cost analysis across 14+ modalities, from acupuncture to cryotherapy

  • Per-session costs for alternative wellness treatments range from $30 (community acupuncture) to $1,500+ (hyperbaric oxygen therapy)
  • Monthly wellness spend for regular users averages $200-$600 depending on modality
  • Acupuncture and chiropractic are the most likely to be covered by insurance; ketamine therapy and cryotherapy are rarely covered

Chad Waldman — April 1, 2026

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Evidence Review

Which Wellness Modalities Have the Strongest Scientific Evidence?

A PubMed-informed evidence review of 10 popular alternative treatments

  • Acupuncture and ketamine therapy have the strongest RCT evidence bases among alternative wellness modalities
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has strong evidence for specific FDA-approved indications but weak evidence for most wellness-focused uses
  • Red light therapy (photobiomodulation) has moderate and growing evidence, with 10,000+ PubMed studies

Chad Waldman — April 1, 2026

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Access Report

Geographic Access to Alternative Wellness Care: A State-by-State Analysis

Where Americans have the most — and least — access to wellness providers

  • California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Colorado account for over 40% of all wellness providers in the BestDosage database
  • Provider density per 100,000 residents is 8x higher in top-access states vs. bottom-access states
  • Rural Americans live an average of 47 miles from the nearest functional medicine practitioner

Chad Waldman — April 1, 2026

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Our Methodology

BestDosage research draws on our database of 50,000+ verified wellness providers across all 50 US states. Provider data is collected from state licensing board databases, professional association registries, aggregated review platforms, and direct provider submissions. BDS Scores are calculated monthly using a composite of credentials, experience, patient reviews, transparency, and accessibility.

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