STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
March 1, 2010
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
The meeting was called to order at 11:19 a.m. in conference room W064 of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, 402 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. A quorum was established.
Members Present:
Roger Reeves, Chair
Barbara Lis, Vice-Chair (arrived at 11:34 a.m.)
Deborah Ellis, Member
Ann Botka, Member
Christopher Johnson, Member
Members Absent:
None
State Officials Present:
Jeanette Roberts, Board Director, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Tasha Coleman, Assistant Board Director, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Elizabeth Brown, Board Advisory Counsel, Office of the Attorney General
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the agenda, as amended.
Botka/Ellis
4/0/0 Motion carried
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ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 7, 2009 MEETING OF THE BOARD
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the minutes from the December 7, 2009 meeting, as amended.
Ellis/Botka
4/0/0 Motion carried
iV. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
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Korine Kakasuleff did personally appear before the Board to answer questions regarding her
positive response application for certification as massage therapist by grandfathering. A motion was made and seconded to issue the certification on probation. Quarterly documentation of attendance of NA meetings, criminal probation officer must submit reports. She would be eligible to petition for withdrawal of probation after she has shown proof to the Board that she has successfully completed criminal probation.
Ellis/Botka
5/0/0 Motion carried
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Jessica Gullett did personally appear before the Board to answer questions regarding her
positive response application for certification as a massage therapist by grandfathering. A motion was made and seconded issue the certification on probation. She would be eligible to request termination of probation after she has shown proof to the Board that she has successfully completed her criminal probation.
Ellis/Reeves
4/0/0 Motion carried
V. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
A. In the matter of the certification of Min Ye, M.T., License No. MT20901741
Administrative Cause Number: 2010 SBMT 0001
Re: Final Hearing
Parties and Counsel Present:
Amanda Bailor, OAG
Witnesses:
Philip Rochon, Valparaiso Police Dept. Detective
Tasha Coleman, IPLA, AD
Participating Board Members:
Roger Reeves
Deborah Ellis
Ann Botka
Christopher Johnson
Court Reporter:
Sherri Rutledge
Case Summary: On February 12, 2010 the Board received a compliant against the Respondent which stated that she owns a massage business which was used to promote prostitution.
A motion was made and seconded to issue a notice of proposed default.
Ellis/Botka
4/0/0 Motion carried
The State of Indiana presented evidence to the Board regarding this case.
B. In the matter of the certification of He Rong Xie, M.T., License No. MT20902760
Re: Final Hearing
Parties and Counsel Present:
Amanda Bailor, OAG
Witnesses:
Philip Rochon, Valparaiso Police Dept. Detective
Tasha Coleman, IPLA, AD
Participating Board Members:
Roger Reeves
Deborah Ellis
Ann Botka
Court Reporter:
Sherri Rutledge
Case Summary: On February 12, 2010, the Board received a complaint against the Respondent which stated that he was an employee of Oriental Pain Management Center, a massage business in Valparaiso, IN which was used to promote prostitution.
A motion was made and seconded to issue a notice of proposed default.
Botka/Reeves
4/0/0 Motion carried
The State of Indiana presented evidence to the Board regarding this case.
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In the matter of the certification of Xiu Qin Xu, M.T., License No. MT20902759
Administrative Cause Number: 2010 SBMT 0003
Re: Final Hearing
Parties and Counsel Present:
Amanda Bailor, OAG
Witnesses:
Philip Rochon, Valparaiso Police Dept. Detective
Tasha Coleman, IPLA, AD
Participating Board Members:
Roger Reeves
Deborah Ellis
Ann Botka
Court Reporter:
Sherri Rutledge
Case Summary: On February 12, 2010, the Board received a complaint against the Respondent which stated that she was an employee of Oriental Pain Management Center, a massage business in Valparaiso, IN which was used to promote prostitution.
A motion was made and seconded to issue a notice of proposed default.
Johnson/Reeves
4/0/0 Motion carried
The State of Indiana presented evidence to the Board regarding this case.
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REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS
A. INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Andrea Stevens did personally appear before the Board regarding her application for certification as a massage therapist by examination. A motion was made and seconded to approve the application and issue her a certificate to practice massage therapy based on her license to practice as a massage therapist in the State of Iowa, the successful completion of the National Examination and that she has sufficient educational background in massage therapy.
Reeves/Botka
5/0/0 Motion carried
A motion was made and seconded to deny the application of Verl Hunter for certification as a massage therapist by grandfathering.
Lis/Botka
5/0/0 Motion carried
A motion was made and seconded to deny the application of William Manson for certification as a massage therapist by grandfathering.
Ellis/Botka
5/0/0 Motion carried
VII. DISCUSSION
A. FSMTB Update
Barb Lis gave an update to the Board regarding the FSMTB.
B. Meeting Schedule for 2010 and beyond
The Board decided to cancel the April 5, 2010 meeting and is going to a quarterly meeting schedule for the remainder of 2010. The meeting scheduled for the rest of this year will be on: June 14, September 13 and December 6, 2010.
C. Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics, Inc.
The board received a complaint from a former student of Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics, Inc. which indicated that she did not receive enough training to pass a portion of the national examination. The Board advised that the student either submit a formal complaint to ICOPE or contact the school for additional assistance
E. Jennifer Messer
A motion was made and seconded to issue an Order to Show Cause to Jennifer Messer due to her unsuccessful completion of criminal probation.
Botka/Reeves
5/0/0 Motion carried
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, and having completed its duties, the meeting of the State Board of Massage Therapy adjourned at 2:30 pm.
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Roger Reeves, Chair
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