Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Kapadia, D.N.Ph.D.; whether practicing Reiki, Laying of the hands, cranial, and any other energy work that is deemed through God, Free without compensation, falls within the definition and scope of massage therapy, or if it is ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Massage

The Board of Massage Therapy hereby gives notice that on July 28, 2008, it received a Petition for Declaratory Statement filed by Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Kapadia, D.N.Ph.D. The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 480.047(1), Florida Statutes, and whether practicing Reiki, Laying of the hands, cranial, and any other energy work that is deemed through God, Free without compensation, falls within the definition and scope of massage therapy, or if it is in fact separate and distinct from massage therapy for licensing purposes.

Copies of the petition may be obtained from: Pamela King, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256.