Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure

New policies in effect January 1, 2023

Lapsed License Policy - Establishments

Lapsed License Policy- Massage Therapist

https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ml-board/ml-board/policies.html?fbclid=IwAR3c-kbQLFEK2g7PC6Gz4iBca0p5RKqIOW_9bHMPkx4wlf4FublLXQec-ZQ

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2023 Board Meeting Schedule

All Massage Board meetings are live streamed and begin 9:00 am CST

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May 1-2

August 14-15

November 13-14

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February 6th, 2023
Watch now:
https://tdh.streamingvideo.tn.gov/Mediasite/Play/19d37625685a4c5d8346b5a3abea1a011d
 

Meeting synopsis

No new policies were discussed.

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Legislation related to Massage

none at this time

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Fiscal Summary    July 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022

• Expenditures $539,939

• Revenue $707,254

• Net $167,314

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Dir of Office of Investigations for Health Related Boards

2022:  LMTs 138 new complaints, 94 closed

           Establishments 25 new complaints, 50 closed

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Admin report

Currently: 4514 LMTs    1577 Establishments

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Discussions

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• Discussed guidelines to clarify advertising a new establishment before the establishment license has been approved.  Emphasis was placed on not taking appointments before approval.

• Emphasized that the responsible person on the establishment license is the person who will be financially responsible for any fines levied against the establishment, even if the establishment is owned by a corporation.

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