Disciplinary Actions Massage Therapists and Massage Practitioners
The following chart lists all public disciplinary orders executed since March 2002 by the Board of Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Examiners. The list of disciplined licensees is in alphabetical order by last name.
The following is only a SUMMARY of public orders of formal disciplinary cases decided by the Board. Full copies of the orders may be requested in writing. This summary should NOT be considered a formal, updated, accurate verification of the license status of chiropractors. Formal verification must be requested in writing from the Board, accompanied by a check for $35.00 per verification:
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LICENSE NUMBER |
DATE |
SUMMARY OF ORDER |
| Adalla, Ramon |
M01816 |
8/9/2011 |
Inappropriate illicit conduct of a sexual nature while practicing massage. Ordered: Voluntary permanent surrender of registration |
| Akana, Sun |
M01497 |
5/01/2002 |
Participated in illegal activity under the guise of massage therapy. Certificate suspended because certificate holder failed to comply with the stipulations in the final order. Certificate remains suspended.
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| Ball, Nicole | Applicant |
8/11/2011 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Practicing w/o a license Ordered: Application denied |
| Baptiste, Herve |
M04431 |
10/5/2011 |
Unprofessional conduct, physical abuse of client. Ordered: Immediate Summary Suspension pending hearing on merits. |
| Bass, Hyun K. |
M01708 |
5/31/2005 |
Failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Blake, Kathyrn |
M00467 |
7/11/2002 |
Fraudulently used certificate and failed to cooperate in a Board investigation by the Board. Ordered: Suspended and serve probation. Certificate holder required to take and pass the jurisprudence examination, pay examination fees, and court fees. Certificate holder reinstated 3/11/03.
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| Bloome, Suk |
M010866 |
7/22/04 |
Inappropriate illicit conduct of a sexual nature while practicing massage. Ordered: Suspension 6 months, Probation 1 year; pass jurisprudence & proficiency exams & record keeping course |
| Brown, Un Sun |
M00904 |
5/31/2005 |
Fraudulently used a certificate and committed an act inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Burris, Son |
M01288 |
5/2/02
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Fraudulently or deceptively obtaining a massage certificate by submitting false documentation. Ordered: Revoked |
| Campbell, Myong |
M00650 |
11/09/2006 |
Unprofessional conduct. Ordered: Take & pass jurisprudence and proficiency examinations, $5,000 fine, payment of hearing expenses and exams, suspension until meeting foregoing requirements.
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| Cann, Alverta |
Applicant |
2/12/08 |
Criminal conduct/conviction of 2nd degree assault. Ordered: Denial of Application |
| Chang, Joung |
M01719 |
3/11/2004 |
Engaged in an illicit sexual act under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended for three months. To be reinstated certificate holder must pass the jurisprudence and massage proficiency examinations. Certificate remains suspended. |
| Chen, Danielle | M03294 | 11/8/2010 | Engaged in an illicit sexual act under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Application for reinstatement of LMT license denied |
| Choi, Mun Suk |
M01566 |
6/08/2006 |
Fraudulent use of Certificate. Ordered: One (1) year suspension and $5,000 fine.
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| Chung, Kyong | M01598 |
8/28/2002 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Clark, James | M01789 |
9/10/2009 |
Exploited his therapeutic relationship with a patient for his own benefit. Failed to cooperate with Board investigation. Practiced without a license. Ordered: Revoked for five years, may not reapply for registration for at least five years, pay all Board hearing costs. |
| Cole, Christopher | Applicant |
1/21/2011 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Ordered: Application denied |
| Crowley, Hynoun | M01252 |
7/2/02 |
Submitting false/fraudulent application; criminal conduct involving illicit sexual behavior: Ordered: Revoked |
| Culotta, Irena | Applicant |
12/14/00 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conviction on application. Ordered Application denied |
| Ellsworth, Chong | M01623 |
3/11/2004 |
Engaged in an illicit sexual act under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspend for six months. To be reinstated certificate holder must pass the jurisprudence and massage therapy proficiency examinations. Certificate holder remains suspended.
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| Fergus, Paul |
R00412 |
3/26/2007 |
Board hearing on the Summary Suspension based on Ordered: Revoked for five years, may not reapply for registration for at least five years, pay all Board hearing costs.
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| Foxwell, Fritz | R00843 |
6/28/2010 |
Unprofessional conduct. Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage therapy. Ordered: Immediate Summary Suspension pending hearing on merits. |
| Fuller, Carrie | M04163 |
7/01/2010 |
Engaged in acts inconsistent with generally acceptable professional standards in the practice of massage therapy, and conduct that violates the professional code of ethics. Ordered: Revoked for two years, subject to specific conditions of the Order and pay all cost of complying with Order prior to petitioning for reinstatement. |
| Gayle, Andrea | M01175 |
5/15/2003 |
Erroneously received a certificate under the grandfather waiver provision. Ordered: Renewal application denied.
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| Grench, Suk | Applicant |
4/18/02 |
Submitting false/fraudulent application: Ordered: Denial of Application |
| Hammel, Deok | M01186 |
5/24/2004 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked. |
| Hasting, Mildred | M01170 |
6/02/2003 |
Erroneously received a certificate under the grandfather waiver provision. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Herderich, Ok | R00018 |
7/22/2003 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Holston, Sun Ok | R00032 |
3/11/2004 |
Failed to maintain client records. Ordered: Suspended for three months. To be reinstated registration holder must pass the jurisprudence and massage proficiency examinations.
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| Hong, Jong | M01674 |
11/04/2002 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Horn, Stacy | M04380 |
6/4/2010 |
Submitted false information on application. Ordered $500 fine, 18 months probation |
| Jacobs, Robert | M00639 |
8/16/2005 |
Committed an act inconsistent with professional standards; failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation; engaged in conduct that violates the code of ethics and knowingly does an act determined to be violation on the regulations. Ordered: Formal reprimand.
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| Jeon, Chung | R00011 |
7/22/2003 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended, Probation. Certificate holder reinstated 11/13/03 after passing jurisprudence examination and pay all examination and court costs. Certificate holder subsequently revoked in a separate matter.
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| Jin, Yan Zhu | Applicant |
11/29/2011 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Ordered: Application denied |
| Jung, Chung (aka: Jeon, Chung) | R00011 |
7/19/2005 |
Fraudulently obtained a registration and failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Jung, Hoi Kyong | M01784 |
4/27/2004 |
Engaged in an illicit sexual act under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Kang, Chung | M01241 |
1/02/2003 |
Certificate holder fraudulently received a massage transcript from the Virginia Learning Institute. Ordered: Renewal application denied.
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| Kim, Chang D | M01714 |
5/31/2005 |
Failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Kim, Hyun D. | M01710 |
5/31/2005 |
Failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Kim, Kyong Sum | M01614 |
5/11/2002 |
Participated in illegal activities under the guise of massage. Certificate suspended because certificate holder failed to comply with the stipulations in the final order. Certificate remains suspended.
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| Kim, Woo J | M01709 |
5/31/2005 |
Failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Kim, Yeon | M01045 |
8/19/2011 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked. |
| Kim, Yumi | M01202 |
4/01/2003 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended and probation. After being suspended and serving probation certificate holder passed the jurisprudence examination, and pay all fees. Certificate holder is currently non-renewed.
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| LeBeau, Su | Applicant |
4/1/02 |
Inappropriate illicit conduct of a sexual nature while practicing massage. Ordered: Denial of application |
| Le Cheminant, Irna | M01496 |
10/25/2010 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked. |
| Liley, Chan | M01275 |
10/19/11 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked. |
| Lin, Stephen | M01309 |
1/22/02 |
Fraudulently or deceptively obtaining a massage certificate by submitting false documentation. Ordered: Summary Suspension |
| Mann, Judith | M01500 |
2/26/2007 |
Unprofessional conduct. Ordered: Six month suspension, must take Board approved ethics course, probation for one (1) year period
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| McAlpin, Anjanette | Applicant |
1/02/2003 |
Failed to meet the requirements for certification under the grandfather waiver provision. Ordered: Initial application denied.
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| McNichols, Lauren | R00872 |
6/05/2008 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Ordered: Probation for one year, randomly tested for illegal drugs and pay all costs associated with drug testing.
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| McWilliams-Shek, Kerry | M01953 |
2/14/2008 |
Practiced massage without a renewed certificate. Ordered: $500.00 fine and formal reprimand.
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| Medina, Chon | R00090 |
1/02/2006 |
Unprofessional conduct, illicit business activities of a sexual nature. Ordered: Voluntary surrender of registration, may not reapply for reinstatement for five years, pass Jurisprudence Exam, if/when reinstated three (3) years probation.
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| Miller, Chumei | Applicant |
4/29/02 |
Inappropriate illicit conduct of a sexual nature while practicing massage. Ordered: Denial of application |
| Moland, Chong | M01593 |
4/10/2003 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage. Ordered: Suspended and serve probation. Reinstated by the Board after passing the jurisprudence examination and paying court fees.
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| Moore, Kyung | M01118 |
4/08/2004 |
Charged with prostitution and sexual offenses. Ordered: Renewal application denied.
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| Mulligan, Paul | Applicant |
12/9/2010 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Ordered: Application denied |
| Naulty, Heather | R01395 |
5/2/2011 |
Convicted of theft-scheme: $500 plus and prostitution. Ordered: Probation 24 months. |
| Nielsen, Chong | M01745 |
5/11/2002 |
Participated in illegal activity under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended. Certificate suspended because certificate holder failed to comply with the stipulations in the final order. Certificate was revoked 1/22/04 for failure to comply with the stipulations in the final order.
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| Ok, Son | M01414 |
4/01/2003 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended. Certificate holder was required to take and pass the jurisprudence examination, pay examination and court fees and was reinstated.
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| Olavarria, Aecha | M01385 |
8/11/2011 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked. |
| Osborne, Heather | R00882 |
6/19/2008 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Ordered: Probation for one year, randomly tested for illegal drugs and pay all costs associated with drug testing.
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| Park, Mi Sook | M01663 |
9/03/2002 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Perry, Hui | M01664 |
2/13/2003 |
Participated in illegal activity under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended. Certificate suspended because certificate holder failed to comply with the stipulations in the final order. Certificates remain suspended.
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| Plummer, Henry | Applicant |
4/27/2011 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Ordered: Probation for 24 months |
| Poindexter, Deborah | M01144 |
7/9/04 |
Violation of conditions of probation: Failure to pass proficiency exam. Ordered: Revoked |
| Rossi, John | Applicant |
6/08/2006 |
Practicing without certification. Ordered: Application denied for five (5) year period.
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| Rubinshteyn, Mikhail | Applicant |
9/4/2008 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Failed to cooperate with investigation. Ordered: Application denied |
| Schectman, Carla | R00883 |
10/19/2010 |
Violated Pre-charge consent order by testing positive for illegal drugs & failing to to appear for testing as required. Ordered Registration Revoked |
| Schick, Aeson | R01012 |
11/18/2010 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage. Ordered: $500 fine and 2 year probation. |
| Shim, Jae Hee | M01803 |
7/19/06 |
Violation of law/regulation; engaging in illicit sexual activities under Massage certificate. Ordered: Revoked |
| Smith, Deborah | M00649 |
9/29/2010 |
Employing uncertified and unregistered massage therapist/practitioner. Ordered: Monetary fine of $1,000, one year of probation, complete Board approved ethics course, and take and pass the Board jurisprudence exam. |
| Smith, Stephen Edward | R00335 |
6/6/2011 |
Sexually inappropriate conduct with patients Ordered: Revoked |
| Smith, Kyong | M01744 |
5/15/2007 |
Using certification to conduct illicit business of a sexual nature. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Song, Kum | M01742 |
1/02/2003 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended. Renewal application denied.
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| Steeves, Michael | M00648 |
10/21/2011 |
Violation of ethics & professional boundaries by engaging in a sexual relationship with a massage student while he was a massage therapy instructor. Ordered: Revoked |
| Tchamouroff, Tatiana | R00783 |
11/15/2007 |
Practicing massage without certificate/registration, employing uncertified and unregistered massage therapists/practitioners. Ordered: Monetary fine of $5,000, 6 months suspension, one year of probation, complete Board-approved ethics course, pay all Board and court costs.
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| Thompson, John | M02293 |
1/05/2006 |
Unprofessional acts, condoning illicit sexual activity in practice. Ordered: Certification Revoked
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| Trammel, Robert | Applicant |
6/13/2011 |
Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Ordered: Probation 12 months, complete Board-approved ethics, anger management/patient relations. Randomly tested for illegal drugs and pay all costs associated with drug testing. |
| Troop, Kyle | R00868 |
5/29/2008 |
Applicant with prior criminal conduct. Ordered: Probation for one year, randomly tested for illegal drugs and pay all costs associated with drug testing.
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| Tsaguriya, Teymuraz | M00641 |
4/11/2002 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended. Reinstated 3/11/03 after suspension and probation served. Conditions of reinstatement included passing the jurisprudence examination and paying all examination and court fees.
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| Turley, Hae Won | M01697 |
3/02/2004 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended. Renewal application denied.
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| Uniglicht, Louis J | M00232 |
5/17/2004 |
Fraudulently used a certificate and committed an act inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Velez, Hwa | Applicant |
4/28/2003 |
Failed to meet the requirements for certification under the grandfather waiver provision. Ordered: Initial application denied.
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| Wadsworth, Hyo | M01317 |
6/20/2004 |
Arrested and charged with one count of prostitution. Ordered: Suspended for six months. Certificate holder remains suspend.
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| Wang, Joyce | R00195 |
9/23/2010 |
Unprofessional acts, condoning illicit sexual activity in practice. Ordered: Registration Revoked |
| Waters, Megan | Applicant |
10/27/2010 |
Providing false information on application. Ordered: 8 month suspension, 4 months stayed, 1 year probation, $500 fine, jurisprudence exam and ethics course |
| Weems, Michelle | M01604 |
4/28/2003 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspension. Renewal application denied.
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| Win, Al Tin | R00537 |
9/10/2010 |
Inappropriate touching and treatment of patient during a massage. Ordered: Revoked, Fine $5,000 |
| Yang, Ho | M01120 |
5/15/2002 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with professional standards of massage therapy. Ordered: Renewal application denied.
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| Yang, Hyun S. | M01597 |
11/20/2003 |
Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked
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| Yang, Yeun | Applicant |
4/29/02 |
Inappropriate illicit conduct of a sexual nature while practicing massage. Ordered: Denial of Application |
| Yi, Hwa Im | Applicant |
1/03/2007 |
Making false statements on CMT application. Ordered: Application denied.
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| Yim, Hyunsook | M01308 |
5/11/2002 |
Participated in behavior inconsistent with professional standards of massage therapy. Ordered: Suspended. Renewal application denied.
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| Yu, Pola | Applicant |
6/12/00 |
Submitting false/fraudulent application. Ordered: Denial of Application |
| Yun, Hye Sook | Applicant |
8/20/2003 |
Failed to meet the requirements for certification under the grandfather waiver provision. Ordered: Initial application denied.
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| Zhang, Di | M02665 |
11/18/2004 |
Fraudulently obtained and used a certificate, committed an act that is inconsistent with accepted professional standards and engaged in conduct that violated the code of ethics. Ordered: Revoked.
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| Zhang, Di | M02665 |
4/04/2006 |
Decision of Circuit Court, Baltimore County (Judge Cavanaugh). On appeal, Board Revocation Order of 11/14/04 is affirmed. Respondent had fraudulently and deceptively used certificate for illicit activities and violated code of ethics.
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