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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07H Massage Therapist License - Enrique Solano City Council Action Request Cottage � Grove �here Pride and P�OSPerity Meet Meeting Date 9/18/2019 Department Administration AgendaCategory ConsentAgenda Title Massage Therapist License - Enrique Solano Staff Authorize issuance of a massage therapist license to Recommendation Enrique Solano to work at Whole Health Massage, 8800 East Point Douglas Road. Budget Implication f�UA Attachments Memo from N Belscamper.tiff 432.47KB � � � Cottage J Grove �he�e pride a�d Prosperity Meet To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Neil Belscamper, Deputy City Clerk Date: 9/12/2019 Subject: Massage Therapist License Application — Enrique Solano Application Enrique Solano applied for licensure as a massage therapist to work for Whole Health Massage at 8800 East Point Douglas Road. Whole Health Massage LLC is currently licensed to operate a therapeutic massage business at that location. Background Investigation The Public Safety Department conducted a background investigation of Mr. Solano and did not find anything that would constitute a basis for denial of the application. I searched the disciplinary actions posted by the MN Department of Health Office of Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice and did not find any actions posted against Mr. Solano. Proof of Education/Certification The City of Cottage Grove requires that proof of education/certification in compliance with our City Code be sent directly to us from the institution, program, or examining board. I received a transcript directly from Broadview University indicating that Mr. Solano holds a diploma in Massage Therapy from Globe University awarded 12/23/2010. Globe University, which is no longer in business, was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. This standard meets our city code criteria. a. Graduation from an institution or program in massage therapy that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. b. Passing results of Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB), or the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) or National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCETMB) administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork(NCBTMB). c. Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage &Bodywork(BCTMB)from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork(NCBTMB). Excerpt of Education/Certification requirement from our City Code—meeting one of the criteria is required. Staff Recommendation Authorize issuance of a massage therapist license to Enrique Solano.