The Board


The Florida Board of Massage Therapy plays an integral role in health care regulation as the board members and staff interact regularly with other massage therapy affiliated groups in Florida, as well as the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.

The Florida Board of Massage Therapy is made up of 7 members. Five members of the board must be licensed massage therapists and must have been engaged in the practice of massage for not less than 5 consecutive years prior to the date of appointment to the board. Two members of the board must be laypersons. Each board member must be a high school graduate or must have received a graduate equivalency diploma. Each board member must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state for not less than 5 years.

Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.

Members of the Board

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Christopher Brooks
LMT
Chair
Ormond Beach, FL

Term Ends:
10/31/2023
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Jennifer Wakeman Profile Photo
Jennifer Wakeman
LMT

Wesley Chapel, FL

Term Ends:
10/31/2023
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Victoria Drago
LMT

Tampa, FL

Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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Gerald Padgett
LMT

Gainesville, FL

Term Ends:
10/31/2025
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Vacant

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Dotti Groover-Skipper Profile Photo
Dotti Groover-Skipper Consumer
Tampa, FL

Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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Vacant Consumer

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After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.


Organizational Structure of the Board

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the board. The board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. All board members serve four-year terms. To learn more about becoming a member of the board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com.

Board Staff

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Legal Counsel

Diane Guillemette