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DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORT

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-1-114 requires the Tennessee Department of Health to issue a monthly media release listing all disciplinary actions taken by the health-related boards during the prior month. Below is a list of actions taken in AUGUST 2021. Detailed information about disciplinary actions is available on our website at . Enter the name of the person. When the license information comes up, click either "disciplinary action" or "adverse licensure action" in the right column.

APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYST LICENSING COMMITTEE

Licensee: Violation: Action:

April Acosta, LBA Applicant, Memphis Engaging in the practice of applied behavior analysis without a license Conditional license granted; assessed civil penalties totaling $2,300

BOARD OF DENTISTRY

Licensee:

Courtney Hunter, RDA, Dickson**

Violation:

Failed to timely renew license and practiced as a registered dental assistant on a

lapsed license

Action:

Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $150.00

**Delayed reporting from July 2021

Licensee:

Sarah Kennon, RDH, Gallatin**

Violation:

Failed to timely renew license and practiced as a dental hygienist on a lapsed

license

Action:

Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $150.00

**Delayed reporting from July 2021

Licensee:

Chera Morton, RDH, Johnson City**

Violation:

Failed to timely renew license and practiced as a dental hygienist on a lapsed

license

Action:

Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $150.00

**Delayed reporting from July 2021

Licensee:

Brittany Powell, RDA, Dickson**

Violation:

Failed to timely renew license and practiced as a registered dental assistant on a

lapsed license

Action:

Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $100.00

**Delayed reporting from July 2021

BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Licensee:

Joshua Baker, EMT, Knoxville

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Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance, controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms

Hervey Bortters, IV, AEMT, Cordova Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: (A) Any provision of this part; (B) Any rule or regulation of the board; and habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance, controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms; suspension stayed; license placed on probation for no less than three years to run concurrent with TnPAP

Dillon Callicott, EMT, Knoxville Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance, controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms; suspension stayed; license placed on probation for no less than three years to run concurrent with TnPAP

Mitchell Dwayne Hawks, EMT, Newport Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: (A) Any provision of this part; (B) Any rule or regulation of the board; making false or materially incorrect or inconsistent entries in any patient records or in the records of any ambulance service, health care facility, school, institution, or other workplace location; and performing or attempting emergency care techniques or procedures without proper permission, license, certification, training, medical direction, or otherwise engaging in unethical practices or conduct License voluntarily surrendered; terms must be met before applying for reinstatement

Jeremy Lancaster, AEMT, Millington Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: (A) Any provision of this part; (B) Any rule or regulation of the board; and habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance, controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms

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Melonie Martin, Paramedic, Cedar Hill Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance, controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms

Michael McCullough, EMT, Lebanon Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: (A) Any provision of this part; (B) Any rule or regulation of the board; making false or materially incorrect or inconsistent entries in any patient records or in the records of any ambulance service, health care facility, school, institution, or other workplace location; and performing or attempting emergency care techniques or procedures without proper permission, license, certification, training, medical direction, or otherwise engaging in unethical practices or conduct License suspended for nine (9) months; must complete four hours of ethics training, and must instruct four hours of ethics training

Christopher Raymond Paschke, Paramedic, Cordova Habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance, controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms

Jeremy Jerel Phillips, Paramedic, Memphis Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance, controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms

Kristopher Ryan Porter, AEMT, Memphis Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance, controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms; suspension stayed; license placed on probation for no less than three years to run concurrent with TnPAP

Kalem Laron Williamson, Paramedic, Cordova Violation or attempted violation or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any of the following: habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs, or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substance,

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controlled substance analogues, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the delivery, performance, or activities in the care of the patients requiring medical care License suspended with terms

BOARD OF MASSAGE LICENSURE

Licensee: Violation: Action:

ACU Massage, Establishment, Knoxville Allowing the practice of massage by an unlicensed individual License revoked

Licensee: Violation: Action:

Rosanna Adcock, LMT, Woodbury Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 12 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $450.00

Licensee:

Back to Basics Massage Therapy, Establishment, Kingsport**

Violation:

Operating an establishment without a valid massage establishment license

Action:

Conditional license granted; assessed civil penalties totaling $5,300

**Delayed reporting from July 2018

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Back to Basics Massage Therapy, Establishment, Kingsport Owner and operator of the establishment is guilty of willful negligence in the practice of massage; has practiced as a licensed massage therapist in an unlicensed massage establishment; and guilty of unethical or unprofessional conduct, to wit: sexual conduct, sexual activity, or sexualizing behavior involving a client License revoked; assessed costs not to exceed $3,000

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Action:

Amie Bankowski, LMT, Sparta Has practiced as a licensed massage therapist in an unlicensed massage establishment License placed on probation until civil penalties and costs are paid in full; assessed civil penalties totaling $2,100, plus costs not to exceed $2,000

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Dixie Elizabeth Blackstock, LMT, Jackson Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $100.00

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Allison Marie Butler, LMT, Knoxville Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 24 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $750.00

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Chunmei Cao, LMT, Knoxville Allowing the practice of massage by an unlicensed individual License placed on probation until February 11, 2022 with terms; during the probationary period, is prohibited from operating, being the person responsible at, or having in ownership interest in any massage establishment; must appear

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before the Board if applying for an establishment license after the probationary period has ended

Xu Chen, LMT Applicant, Cordova Failed to obtain education meeting Tennessee's minimum standards. Application denied.

Erica Andrea Clontz, LMT, Rogersville Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $100.00

Jazity Cane'Snae Davis, LMT, Knoxville Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 25 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $775.00

Lynda Gayle Deacon, LMT, Memphis Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $850.00

Lauren Mallory Dean, LMT, Hermitage Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $600.00

Rebecca A. Dennison, LMT, Chattanooga Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $1,350

Monique Farrell Fitton, LMT, Heiskell Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 4 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $250.00

Foot Massage Zendora, Establishment, Smyrna Allowing the practice of massage by an unlicensed individual License revoked; assessed civil penalties totaling $2,000, plus costs not to exceed $3,000

Vanessa Gause, LMT Applicant, Ooltewah Advertising massage services without an active license Conditional license granted; assessed a civil penalty of $100.00

A Glimmer of Hope, Establishment, Athens Guilty of operating a massage establishment on a lapsed license Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of $200.00

Zak Goodman-Strauss, LMT, Sevierville Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 7 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $325.00

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Lina Hall, LMT, Johnson City Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 24 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $750.00

Cledis Dean Hamilton, LMT, Sevierville Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $400.00

Spencer Hargis, LMT, Knoxville Felony conviction for sexual battery License voluntarily surrendered same as revocation; Respondent is not eligible to apply for a new massage therapist license or to reinstate his surrendered license in the future

Head to Toe Massage, Establishment, Knoxville, Allowing the practice of massage by an unlicensed individual License revoked

Heal U, LLC, Establishment Applicant, Johnson City Advertising massage services without an active license Conditional establishment license granted; assessed civil penalties totaling $400

Dru Katherine Ciesinski Herring, LMT, Vallejo, CA Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 18 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $600.00

Xiuhong Hu, LMT Applicant, Knoxville Failed to obtain education meeting Tennessee's minimum standards; and guilty of fraud in the practice of massage or fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of massage Application denied

Jingyu Wu dba Foot Spa & Massage, Establishment, Knoxville Allowing the practice of massage by an unlicensed individual License revoked effective January 1, 2022

Johnson City Massage, Establishment, Johnson City Guilty of operating a massage establishment on a lapsed license Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of $700.00

Lavesha Johnson, LMT, Antioch Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits; failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license; and guilty of fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of massage Conditional reinstatement granted; must complete 17 hours of deficient continuing education; assessed civil penalties totaling $3,000; must submit proof of completing all continuing education hours during the 2021-2022 continuing education cycle

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Licensee:

Lavesha Johnson, LMT, Antioch**

Violation:

Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits; and failure to

timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license

Action:

License reinstatement application denied

**Delayed reporting from December 2017

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Lavesha Johnson, LMT, Antioch Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits; failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license; and guilty of fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of massage Conditional reinstatement granted; must complete 17 hours of deficient continuing education; assessed civil penalties totaling $3,000; must submit proof of completing all continuing education hours during the 2021-2022 continuing education cycle

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Action:

Rainye Johnson, LMT, Memphis Failure to complete required continuing education; falsely stating on license renewal that Respondent had completed the required continuing education. License suspended; must complete 21 continuing education hours; upon receipt of continuing education hours, license shall be placed on probation until civil penalties and costs are paid in full; assessed civil penalties totaling $525, plus costs not to exceed $2,000

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Tanya Renee Johnson, LMT, Brentwood Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 14 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $500.00

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Kimberly Jones, LMT, Memphis Failure to complete required continuing education; falsely stating on license renewal that Respondent had completed the required continuing education. License placed on probation; must complete continuing education hours; assessed civil penalties totaling $450, plus costs not to exceed $1,000

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Penny Jean Krips, LMT, Maryville Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 5 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $275.00

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Kristy's Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Establishment, Murfreesboro Guilty of operating a massage establishment on a lapsed license Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of $100.00

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LA Reflexology, Establishment, Mt. Juliet Allowing the practice of massage by an unlicensed individual License revoked; assessed civil penalties totaling $3,000, plus costs not to exceed $2,000

Licensee: Violation:

Massage Glory, Establishment Applicant, Murfreesboro Advertising massage services without an active license

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Conditional establishment license granted; assessed civil penalties totaling $700.00

Gabriel Edward Mederos, LMT, Lebanon Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 25 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $775.00

Natural Body Riverview, Establishment, Chattanooga Guilty of operating a massage establishment on a lapsed license Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of $1,350

David Cody Lee Ogle, LMT, Cleveland Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $100.00

Melanie Joye Pherson, LMT, Nashville Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $200.00

Rejuvenation Massage, Establishment Applicant, Elizabethton Advertising massage services without an active license Conditional establishment license granted; assessed civil penalties totaling $1,100

Bryan Reynolds, LMT, Kingsport Guilty of willful negligence in the practice of massage; has practiced as a licensed massage therapist in an unlicensed massage establishment; and guilty of unethical or unprofessional conduct, to wit: sexual conduct, sexual activity, or sexualizing behavior involving a client License revoked; assessed costs not to exceed $3,000

Sarah Oliver, LMT, Establishment Applicant, Winchester Practicing without an establishment license Conditional establishment license granted; assessed civil penalties totaling $900.00

Skyler Davis Slaton, LMT, Nashville Failure to timely renew license and practiced massage on a lapsed license Agreed citation; assessed a civil penalty of $300.00

Kimberly Hoppers Smith, LMT, Bells Failure to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits Agreed citation; complete 12 continuing education hours plus 6 penalty hours; assessed a civil penalty of $450.00

Tennessee Fitness Spa, Establishment, Waynesboro Guilty of operating a massage establishment on a lapsed license Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of $1,350

Kimberly Nicole Troup, LMT, Mt. Juliet

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