FLATONIA — Hailey Foster Maidlow, of Flatonia, is under investigation for passing herself off as a registered nurse with the intent to perform neurotoxin injections under her company name, PHARMhouse Aesthetics, located in Flatonia.
Maidlow, founder of PHARMhouse Aesthetics, joined the Flatonia Chamber of Commerce with the intent of providing IV services and listed herself as a registered nurse. This, with other information known to Flatonia Police Chief Lee Dick, prompted an investigation by the Flatonia Police Department, with Dick leading the inquiry into the allegations. Subsequent investigations by Dick found probable cause that a violation occurred, and the Tex- as Board of Nursing was notified of the allegations of misconduct.
Along with the Texas Board of Nursing, Dick provided the board with numerous documents to back up the report of misconduct. The Banner Press obtained those documents through a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request to the City of Flatonia.
Within those documents received under the FOI Act, an of- ficial letter from the Texas Board of Nursing to the Flatonia Police Department, Investigator Jared Esser stated, “On or about March 20, 2025, through April 13, 2026, while being self-employed at PHARMhouse Aesthetic Company, Flatonia, Texas, Hailey Foster may have promoted herself to have founded PHARMhouse Aesthetic Company and to be a Registered Nurse that conducts services to include but not limited to neurotoxin injections such as Botox, Dysport, cosmetic dermal fillers, holistic skin and mobile concierge treatments. Furthermore, Hailey Foster does not hold a Registered Nursing license and falsely claimed she is licensed.”
Esser confirmed, through a phone conversation with The Banner Press, that the Texas Board of Nursing conducted an investigation into Maidlow (Foster) promoting herself as a registered nurse. The Texas Board of Nursing report indicates that the case involving Maidlow was investigated; a Cease and Desist letter was issued to Maidlow, requiring her to immediately cease practicing nursing in this state (Texas). It further stated that the case was referred to the Fayette County attorney with a request that they pursue criminal charges against Maidlow and an article will be placed in the next issue of the Texas Board of Nursing Bulletin regarding her unauthorized practice as a nurse.
The Banner Press's contact with the Fayette County Attor- ney's Office confirmed that there is an active investigation into Maidlow, initiated by the letter from the Texas Board of Nursing.
A check by The Banner Press through the State Board of Nursing of Maidlow’s name and the use of the name Foster did not turn up as a registered nurse in Texas.
According to the Texas Medical Board website, in Texas, performing an IV (intravenous) injection on another person is strictly regulated and constitutes the practice of medicine. It is illegal for an untrained or unlicensed individual to perform this procedure.
For Elective/Wellness IVs (e.g., Hydration Spas, Mobile IV), under Jenifer’s Law (House Bill 3749), IV therapy outside of traditional hospitals and physician of- fices is heavily restricted. The IV must be ordered by a physician, Physician Assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The procedure may only be administered by a physician, PA, APRN, or Registered Nurse (RN). Unlicensed individuals, medical assistants, and — under Jenifer's Law — Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and paramedics are prohibited from starting elective IVs in wellness or spa settings.
The Banner Press has attempted to contact Maidlow for comment but has not been able to reach her on various social platforms.
PHARMhouse Aesthetics shows it is temporarily closed.
