variance and waiver, filed by Trudy Hunter, Owner of Personal Wellness DBA Massage Green Spa. The Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B7-26.003(1)(d), F.A.C. regarding infrared “saunas” as Petitioner states infrared “saunas” are ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Massage Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B7-26.003Massage Establishment Operations

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 05, 2018, the Board of Massage Therapy, received a petition for variance and waiver, filed by Trudy Hunter, Owner of Personal Wellness DBA Massage Green Spa. The Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 64B7-26.003(1)(d), F.A.C. regarding infrared “saunas” as Petitioner states infrared “saunas” are not by definition “saunas” and should be excluded from the Rule applying to wet or steam saunas, whirlpools baths, and steam room. Petitioner states that these infrared cabins have only been marketed as “saunas” in order to assist in the education of the benefits of said device to consumers and that they do not meet the definition of a “sauna” nor do they produce steam, moisture, or water of any kind. In addition, Petitioner states that the “sauna” in the state requirement should be further defined as a “wet sauna” for purposes of inspection moving forward. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Kama Monroe, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, [phone], or by electronic mail - [e-mail].