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Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy

Board Seal:  Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage TherapyThe purpose of the Kentucky Board of Massage Therapy is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession as a massage therapist. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality. The board conducts formal hearings when necessary and prosecutes by due process any violators of KRS 309.350 to 309.364.

The board is a self-supporting agency and receives no general fund tax appropriation.  It is funded entirely through fees assessed for licensing its professionals.

Board Sponsored Continuing Education

The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy will offer a free continuing education course on insurance billing April 22 and 23, 2010.

A course description and registration form are listed below.  If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Lucie Duvall at 502-564-3296, ext. 230 or e-mail lucie.duvall@ky.gov.  You may fax the application to:  502-564-4818.

Board Members

Theresa Crisler, Chair Cheryl Turner, Vice Chair
Denise Logsdon, Secretary Michael Mansfield
Max Maxwell Holly A. Barnhill
Laurie B. Horsford

2010 Board Meeting Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, all board meetings are held at the Division of Occupations and Professions, 911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort, Ky., at 10 a.m. EST. Individuals wishing to speak at the board meeting must submit a written request to the board office at P.O. Box 1360, Frankfort, KY 40602 no later than 10 days prior to the meeting in order to be placed on the agenda.

Jan. 11, 2010 Feb. 8, 2010
March 8, 2010 April 21, 2010
May 17, 2010  June 14, 2010
July 12, 2010 Aug. 12-14, 2010
Sept. 13, 2010 Oct. 18, 2010
Nov. 8, 2010 Dec. 13, 2010

Professional Associations

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
1901 South Meyers Road, Suite 240
Oakbrook Terrace, IL  60181
1-800-296-0664
630-627-1122
Fax:  630-627-1122
E-mail:  info@ncbtmb.org
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American Massage Therapy Association,
Kentucky Chapter 
c/o Kim Guenthner
Government Relations Chair
E-mail:  kguenthner@insightbb.com
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American Massage Therapy Association
820 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
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Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
1271 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen CO 80439-9766
1-800-458-2267
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Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
7111 W. 151st Street, Suite 356
Overland Park, KS 66223
Phone 913-681-0380
E-mail info@fsmtb.org
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Important Documents
   

Contact Information
 

Lucie Duvall
Board Administrator
Office: 502-564-3296, ext. 230
Fax: 502-696-4962
E-mail: Lucie.Duvall@ky.gov

Michael West

Board Attorney
Office of Attorney General
Capitol, Ste. 118
Frankfort, KY 40601
Office: 502 696-5600
E-mail: michael.west@ag.ky.gov

Send regular mail to:
P.O. Box 1360
Frankfort, KY 40602

Send overnight mail to:
911 Leawood Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601

 

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