What are the qualifications for consumer members of the Board?

The qualifications for consumer members of the Board are defined to ensure that these individuals represent the interests of the general public, rather than any professional or industry-specific considerations. Therefore, being a member of the general public without ties to massage therapy is essential. This ensures that consumer members can provide an unbiased perspective and advocate for the rights and needs of massage therapy clients.

Consumer members are not required to have any professional background in massage therapy or related healthcare fields, which distinguishes their role on the Board from those who are licensed practitioners. Their main function is to contribute insights from the client’s viewpoint, ensuring that the Board considers the impact of its decisions on the broader public rather than just the interests of practitioners.