Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Massage Therapy Meeting - 5.4.26

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy will be convening their monthly meeting. 

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617- 701-8711. The Agency will make best efforts to accommodate requests received in a timely manner.

In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy convened a regular meeting on:   

May 4, 2026; this meeting was held virtually via Microsoft Teams    

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting:  

At 10:03 A.M., the Chair, Paul Andrews called the meeting to order.   

Board members present:   

• Paul Andrews, Chair  
• Alexei Levine, Vice-Chair    
• Kimberlee Schuler 
• Pallas Hutchison

Board members absent: 

• Anthony Chui

DOL Staff present:  

• Kerry Cassidy, Executive Director    
• Nirit Eriksson, Board Counsel 
• Andrew Bridges, Deputy Commissioner 
• Amanda Smith, Board Staff    

1. At the previous meeting on March 2, 2026, the Board approved a Delegation of Authority for Agency Staff to Process Citations and Default Final Decisions.   Since that meeting, DOL procedures have been updated regarding unpaid and uncontested tickets in order to obtain a more efficient and timely resolution. Therefore, the Board was presented with a revised version of that Delegation of Authority.

Alexei Levine made a motion, seconded by Kimberlee Schuler, and the members present, by majority, 

VOTED: to adopt the revised Delegation of Authority for Agency Staff to Process Citations and Default Final Decisions.

Motion passed – Roll Call:

2.  Paul Andrews announced that the annual meeting for FSMTB is scheduled for October 21-23, 2026, in Las Vegas. Pallas Hutchison volunteered to be the delegate. 

Paul Andrews made a motion, seconded by Alexei Levine, and the members present, by majority, 

VOTED: to appoint Pallas Hutchison as the delegate to the FSMTB  annual meeting in 2026, with the authority to vote at her discretion unless otherwise directed by the Board. 

Motion passed – Roll Call:

3. FSMTB will also be allowing for an alternate delegate to attend the annual meeting in 2026. Paul Andrews asked Executive Director Kerry Cassidy if she would be interested in attending as the alternate delegate.  

Paul Andrews made a motion, seconded by Pallas Hutchison, and the members present, by majority, 

VOTED: to appoint Executive Director Kerry Cassidy as the alternate delegate to the FSMTB annual meeting for 2026. If she is called upon to
serve, she shall vote as directed by the Board; if unanticipated matters
arise during the meeting, she shall vote as directed by the Delegate or
the Chair or abstain from any unanticipated matters.  

Motion passed – Roll Call:

4. The Board reviewed curriculum that was submitted by the Catherine Hinds Institute. Paul Andrews commented that he was unable to locate the course breakdown for integration, techniques, ethics, and business. Clinical supervision and the language for attendance should be defined more accurately.   

Alexei Levine made a motion, seconded by Pallas Hutchison, and the members present, by majority, 

VOTED: to have the Executive Director solicit additional information as discussed in this meeting and to delegate to the Chair the authority to approve the curriculum if he finds the additional information satisfactory. 

Motion passed – Roll Call:

5. Kerry Cassidy announced that the current licensing system will be transitioning into a new licensing platform starting May 13.  The new system will go live on May 18. There are a couple of alerts that have been posted on the website for renewals regarding requirements for proof of continuing education and professional insurance coverage, as well as a signed and notarized CORI form.Andrew Bridges fielded several questions pertaining to functionality and enhancements. 

Kerry Cassidy provided updated numbers for individual massage therapist and establishment applications. 

Kerry Cassidy stated that the approved December 19, 2025, Subcommittee Public Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes are in the packet for the Board’s reference. 

6. The Board received for their review a compliance monitor report for William Geoffrey Wood. 

Pallas Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Kimberlee Schuler, and the members present, by majority, 

Voted: to accept the monitor report for Mr. Wood as presented.  

Motion passed – Roll Call:

7. Discussed other matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting. No matters presented.

8. Closed session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, § 18, ¶ 5(d) for the purpose of conducting adjudicatory conferences.

   Pallas Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Kimberlee Schuler, and the members present, by majority, 

        VOTED; to exit public session and enter into Adjudicatory session at 10:47 a.m.

Motion passed – Roll Call:

9. Closed session pursuant to G.L. c. 112, § 65C for the purpose of conducting investigatory and settlement conferences.

Pallas Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Alexei Levine, and the members present, by majority, 

        VOTED: to exit Adjudicatory session and enter into Investigative Conference at 10:55 a.m.

Motion passed – Roll Call:

The Board took the following actions in Investigative Conference 

10. Adjournment

Pallas Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Kimberlee Schuler, and the members present, by majority, 

        VOTED: to adjourn at 1:27 p.m. 

        Motion Passed – Roll Call: 

The next Board meeting is scheduled to occur on July 13, 2026.

Items relied upon during the open meeting

• Agenda
• Revised Delegation of Authority for Agency Staff to Process Citations and Default Final Decisions
• Curriculum for Catherine Hinds Institute 
• License and Application Numbers 
• MT Subcommittee Meeting Minutes for 12.19.2025 
• Compliance Monitor Report for Willliam Geoffrey Wood  

It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting:

1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Board Business
   1. Updated delegation of authority to agency staff to process citations and default final decisions 
   2. Appointing an FSMTB Delegate and alternate delegate for the Annual Meeting October 21-23, 2026
3. Curriculum Review
   1. Catherine Hinds Institute
4. Executive Director Report
   1. Application numbers
   2. Subcommittee meeting minutes
   3. Update on implementation of new licensing system
5. Board Counsel Report
6. Compliance Monitoring

7. Discuss matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair, 48 hours in advance of the meeting
8. Executive Session [Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing reputation or character rather than professional competence pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1)]
9. Investigative and Settlement Conferences [Closed session pursuant to G.L. c. 112, §65C]
10. Adjudicatory Conferences [Closed session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, § 18, ¶ 5(d)]

Adjournment – the next scheduled meeting is June 9, 2026