ATTENTION ALL REIKI PRACTITIONERS A hearing date, OCTOBER 28TH, has been announced for Mass bill S 168 “An Act Regulating Bodyworks.” The fate of Reiki in Massachusetts will be decided on that date. If this bill were to pass, it would become ILLEGAL for you to practice Reiki without a license. LICENSES ARE EXPENSIVE AND …
MA Coalition of Holistic Practitioners Please Oppose S. 168 (Formerly SD1840) An Act Regulating Bodyworks is a bill that attempts to address human trafficking by unfairly targeting holistic healthcare practitioners. 1. S.168 is a professional licensure bill and does not directly address human trafficking. 2. Federal courts have frequently acted to limit occupational licensing, noting …
Update: Stop S168 Lobby Day-Save the Date Lobby Day Announcement Date: Tuesday, April 23 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Massachusetts State House Room 222 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02133 Please join us …
This page contains links to pertinent information regarding Mass Bodywork Licensing bill S168 Senate Members telephone and email addresses https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/Senate Joint Committee on Professional Licensure and Consumer Protection https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J17/191 House Members https://malegislature.gov/Search?SearchTerms=house+members
Opposition to S.168 (Formerly SD1840) MA Coalition of Holistic Practitioners Tips for Talking with Your Elected Officials There are three basic ways to communicate your point of view to your legislator: by letter/email, by phone or by a visit to the statehouse. A personal visit with your elected official is the most effective method. Make an …
This is a list of the healing modalities that would be affected should S168 pass: Acrosage Acupuncture Acupressure Acutonics Ai Chi Aikido Akashic Record Healing Alchemical Healing Alexander Technique Alphabiotics Amma Therapy Ancestral Healing Angel Harps Healing Angel Healing Akashic Record Healing Alexander Technique Ancestral Healing Applied Kinesiology Aromatherapy Art Therapy Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy …
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Here are some talking points to help you prepare to speak with your Senator when you call to voice your position S 168 S168 affects more than 100 holistic healthcare occupations, including Reiki. It redefines all healing modalities as “bodywork” with NO evidence that these professions present any health or safety risk to the public. …
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ALL REIKI PRACTITIONERS IN MASSACHUSETTS OPPOSE S168 (Formerly SD 1840)TAKE ACTION NOW! Protect Massachusetts from Bodywork Licensing Oppose Senate Docket 1840 February 7, 2019 Massachusetts Reiki and all bodywork practitioners need your help to stop SD1840 from moving in the Massachusetts Senate! Take Action Here to send a message to your personal Senator. SD1840 has been …
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