North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy |
| Department | Independent |
| Governor Appointments | 4 |
| Total Board Positions | 8 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 90-625 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Term Length | 3 Years - 2 consecutive |
| Purpose | To safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare against unqualified or incompetent practitioners. Evaluate qualifications of applicants for licensure, issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses, reprimand licensees, conduct investigations and hearings, establish reasonable fees for examinations, certificates and services, adopt, amend, or appeal any rules related to schools, continuing education providers,exams, and advanced techniques. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawanda S. Auston | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Licensed massage and bodywork therapy establishment owner |
| Tawanda Lashone Carpenter | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Licensed massage therapist for at least five of last seven years. |
| Brian Keogh | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Physician recommended by NC Medical Society |
| Michael R. Taheri | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Public Member, not licensed or spouse of licensed person, or have financial interst in this profess. |