BULLETIN:      JUNE  UPDATE

New Deputy Director and Investigator hired:

The Board recently hired Mr. Christopher Kelter and Ms. Teresa Thornton respectively as its new Deputy Director and Investigator.  They replace outgoing Deputy, Gwen Wheatley and Investigator, Paul Murphy.  Senior Investigator, Mr. David Ford remains in his position of managing the investigative unit of the Board.  Mr. Kelter will primarily serve to manage the massage therapy program, serve as acting director in the absence of the Executive Director.  Ms. Thornton will primarily be assigned to investigate formal complaints involving certified massage therapists and registered massage practitioners.

Regulatory Update in progress:

The Board completed its review of regulatory changes following several months of discussion and re-drafts.  The draft revamped regulations will now move forward to the regulations coordinator and Office of Attorney General for procedural and legal review.  From there, they will hopefully move forward to the Health Secretary’s office for final approval.  The Board will continue to keep all licensees informed as these regulations move forward.

DH 6/2006