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Board Member Information
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The Board of is made up of seven members; five of which are licensed Massage Therapists. Two members must be lay persons who are not now and who have never been Massage Therapists or members of any closely related profession.

Board of Massage Therapy Members

Despite the expiration of their term, Board members continue to serve until they have been replaced. Members are selected by the Governors Office.

Massage Therapy Members

Karen Ford, LMT, Chair
Term Exp: 10/31/15

Bridget K. Burke-Wammack, LMT, V-Chair
Term Exp: 10/31/12

Joy Buckley, LMT
Term Exp: 6/30/15

Lydia Nixon, LMT
Term Exp: 10/31/13

Vacancy - Professional Member

Consumer Members

Robert Tuttle
Term Exp: 10/31/16

Vacancy - Consumer Member

All correspondence and inquiries should be directed to the:

Board of Massage Therapy
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06
Tallahassee, FL 32399-32586

Since this Board serves as a "quasi-judicial" entity on licensure issues, contact with the members may cause the members to be recused from administrative proceedings. Staff will direct inquiries, when appropriate to the full Board for review.

Informaion regarding Board appointments can be obtained from the Governors website here

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