An Act regulating alternative healing therapies

This bill creates a new regulatory board to oversee massage therapy and alternative healing therapies in Massachusetts. The board would consist of seven members appointed by the governor, including licensed practitioners, a law enforcement representative focused on human trafficking, and a consumer advocate. It also establishes an advisory council made up of various alternative therapy specialists, such as those in Reiki, Ayurveda, and reflexology, to help the board set standards. The legislation requires the board to create rules for licensing, define the scope of practice for different therapies, enforce ethical conduct, and maintain a public list of licensed professionals.