Amy Concilla, P.T., filed on October 2, 2013.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 456.41 Florida Statutes, and the whether the term “complementary or alternative health care treatment” as defined in section 2(a) includes ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Physical Therapy Practice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Physical Therapy Practice has received the petition for declaratory statement from Amy Concilla, P.T., filed on October 2, 2013. The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Section 456.41, Florida Statutes, as it applies to the petitioner.

The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 456.41 Florida Statutes, and whether the term “complementary or alternative health care treatment” as defined in section 2(a) includes Supplements and vitamins; whether a physical therapist can sell, advise, and educate clients on supplements and vitamins; and whether a physical therapist can refer clients to alternative treatment practitioners such as, but not limited to, acupuncturists, massage therapists, nutritionists, functional medicine practitioners, chiropractors, and personal trainers. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, [phone], [e-mail].

Please refer all comments to: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, [phone], [e-mail].