Maryland Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene

Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners

 

DISCIPLINARY ORDERS

 

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:

 

NAME

LICENSE NUMBER

DATE

SUMMARY OF ORDER

Akana, Sun

M01497

05/01/2002

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.
 Ball, Nicole     Applicant   6/6/08

Applicant with prior criminal history. Ordered: Probation for one year, randomly tested for illegal drugs and pay all costs associated with drug testing. Applicant never completed application process.

 Bass, Hyun K.

M0178

05/31/2005

Failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Ordered: Revoked.
Blake, Kathyrn

M00467

07/11/2002

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.
Brown, Un Sun

M00904

 

    05/31/2005

Fraudulently used a certificate and committed an act inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards.  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.
Chang, Joung

M01719

03/11/2004

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.

Choi, Mun Suk

M01256

06/08/2006

Fraudulent use of Certificate.  Ordered: One (1) year suspension and $5,000 fine.
Chung, Kyong M01598

08/28/2002

Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered:  Revoked.
Ellsworth, Chong M01623

03/11/2004

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.
Fergus, Paul

R00412

07/09/2006

Unprofessional conduct, physical abuse of client.  Ordered: Immediate Summary Suspension pending hearing on merits.
Fergus, Paul

R00412

03/26/2007

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.
Gayle, Andrea M01175

05/15/2003

Erroneously received a certificate under the grandfather waiver provision. Ordered: Renewal application denied.
Hasting, Mildred M01170

06/02/2003

Erroneously received a certificate under the grandfather waiver provision. Ordered: Revoked.
Herderich, Ok R00018

07/22/2003

Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked.
Holston, Sun Ok R00032

03/11/2004

Failed to maintain client records.  Ordered: Suspended for three months.  To be reinstated registration holder must pass the jurisprudence and massage proficiency examinations.
Hong, Jong M01674

11/04/2002

Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered:  Revoked.
Jacobs, Robert M00639

08/16/2005

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.
Jeon, Chung R00011

07/22/2003

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.
Jung, Chung (aka: Jeon, Chung) R00011

07/19/2005

Fraudulently obtained a registration and failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Ordered: Revoked.
Jung, Hoi Kyong M01784

04/27/2004

Engaged in an illicit sexual act under the guise of massage therapy.  Ordered: Revoked.
Kang, Chung M01241

01/02/2003

Certificate holder fraudulently received a massage transcript from the Virginia Learning Institute.  Ordered: Renewal application denied.
Kim, Chang D M01714

05/31/2005

Failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Ordered: Revoked.
Kim, Hyun D. M01710

05/31/2005

Failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Ordered: Revoked.
Kim, Kyong Sum M01614

05/11/2002

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.
Kim, Woo J M01709

05/31/2005

Failed to cooperate in a lawful investigation conducted by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Ordered: Revoked.
Kim, Yumi M01202

04/01/2003

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.
Mann, Judith M01500

02/26/2007

Unprofessional conduct.  Ordered: Six month suspension, must take Board approved ethics course, probation for one (1) year period
McAlpin,Anjanette Applicant

01/02/2003

Failed to meet the requirements for certification under the grandfather waiver provision.  Ordered: Initial application denied.
McNichols, Lauren R00872

06/05/2008

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.
McWilliams-Shek, Kerry M01953

02/14/2008

Practiced massage without a renewed certificate.  Ordered: $500.00 fine and formal reprimand.
Medina, Chon R00090

01/02/2006

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.
Moland, Chong M01593

04/10/2003

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.
Moore, Kyung M01118

04/08/2004

Charged with prostitution and sexual offenses.  Ordered: Renewal application denied.
Nielsen, Chong M01745

05/11/2002

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.
Ok, Son M01045

04/01/2003

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.
Osborne, Heather R00882

06/19/2008

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.
Park, Mi Sook M01663

09/03/2002

Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy.  Ordered: Revoked.
Perry, Hui M01664

02/13/2003

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.
Rossi, John Applicant

06/08/2006

Practicing without certification.  Ordered: Application denied for five (5) year period.
Rubinshteyn, Mikhail Applicant    09/4/2008 Failed to disclose prior criminal conduct on application. Failed to cooperate with investigation. Ordered: Application denied
Smith, Kyong M01744

05/15/2007

Using certification to conduct illicit business of a sexual nature.  Ordered: Revoked.
Song, Kum M01742

01/02/2003

Participated in behavior in consistent with the professional standards of massage therapy.  Ordered:  Suspended.  Renewal application denied.
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.
Thompson, John M02293

01/05/2006

Unprofessional acts, condoning illicit sexual activity in practice. Ordered: Certification Revoked
Troop, Kyle R00868

05/29/2008

Applicant with prior criminal conduct.  Ordered:  Probation for one year, randomly tested for illegal drugs and pay all costs associated with drug testing.
Tsaguriya, Teymuraz M00661

04/11/2002

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.
Turley, Hae Won M01697

03/02/2004

Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage therapy.  Ordered: Suspended.  Renewal application denied.
Uniglicht, Louis J M00232

05/17/2004

Fraudulently used a certificate and committed an act inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards.  Ordered: Revoked.
Velez, Hwa Applicant

04/28/2003

Failed to meet the requirements for certification under the grandfather waiver provision.  Ordered: Initial application denied.
Wadsworth, Hyo M01317

06/20/2004

Arrested and charged with one count of prostitution.   Ordered:  Suspended for six months.  Certificate holder remains suspend.
Weems, Michelle M01604

04/28/2003

Participated in behavior inconsistent with the professional standards of massage therapy.  Ordered: Suspension.  Renewal application denied.
Yang, Ho M01120

05/15/2002

Participated in behavior inconsistent with professional standards of massage therapy.  Ordered: Renewal application denied.
Yang, Hyun S. M01597

11/20/2003

Participated in illicit sexual conduct under the guise of massage therapy. Ordered: Revoked
Yi, Hwa Im Applicant

01/03/2007

Making false statements on CMT application.  Ordered:  Application denied.
Yim, Hyunsook M01389

05/11/2002

Participated in behavior inconsistent with professional standards of massage therapy.  Ordered:  Suspended.  Renewal application denied.
Yun, Hye Sook Applicant

08/20/2003

Failed to meet the requirements for certification under the grandfather waiver provision. Ordered: Initial application denied.
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.
Zhang, Di M02665

04/04/2006

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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