Breast Massage Regulation

Final Squeeze for Legal Breast Massage in WA State!

Final Squeeze for Legal Breast Massage in WA State!

Whew! Ran to mail my taxes to the IRS, so now I have a few minutes to catch up on a much more urgent civic duty - the massage regulations in WA State. COMMENTS ARE DUE BY 5PM APRIL 20TH. Please! Make your voice heard.

Breast Massage Regulation Wars: Version B - A New Hope

Breast Massage Regulation Wars: Version B - A New Hope

What is my position on WAC Chapter 245-830, breast massage section?
Well, I wrote Version B, so I’m a little biased toward that. It was kind of a fluke and completely unexpected. After attending Board of Massage meetings for over a YEAR (and getting nowhere), I was exceedingly frustrated with the public policy process and couldn’t read the words of the current draft without my brain turning somersaults. 

Letter to the WA Board of Massage: Version B is Better for Breasts!

Letter to the WA Board of Massage: Version B is Better for Breasts!

TO: MassageRulesComments@doh.wa.gov
RE: WAC chapter 246-830
Dear Board of Massage,
I am a concerned citizen of Washington State and I support Version B of the Breast Massage section of WAC Chapter 246-830.
* I support this version because it requires specialized training to treat breast tissue.  
* I also support this version because it does NOT require a visit to my doctor for a diagnosis or referral, which can be costly and time consuming. 
* I am in favor of requiring written AND verbal consent prior to treatment to protect the public. 
Below is the amended copy of Version B that I support, with changes in italics.

Thank you for your service and consideration.
_____________________________________________

Breast Massage Regulations: We Haven't Come a Long Way, Baby

Breast Massage Regulations: We Haven't Come a Long Way, Baby

I am writing to share my utter disappointment with the Washington Board of Massage regarding the ridiculous breast massage regulations they are proposing. Fortunately, strong women like Gloria Steinem have reminded me how important it is to stand up for my access to safe breast care.

Letter to the Board of Massage on WAC 246-830

Letter to the Board of Massage on WAC 246-830

PLEASE email a letter to the Washington Board of Massage today to protect access to safe breast massage. Here's my letter. If you were to copy my words and pretend they were your own, I wouldn't tattle. This language is freely supplied for your use.

Draft of Breast Massage Regulations for WAC 246-830

Draft of Breast Massage Regulations for WAC 246-830

My proposed draft of of the Washington State breast massage regulations, as well as the original draft language for comparison, so you can see why I think it is stupid and confusing, doesn't really protect the public, or adequately regulate massage therapists (Read: EPIC FAIL).