Hand and Stone Franchise — Massage Therapy Board decision affirmed without opinion

Background

Hand and Stone Franchise, LLC appealed a decision of the Florida Department of Health’s Board of Massage Therapy to the Florida First District Court of Appeal.

The appellate court’s decision does not describe the underlying dispute, the Board’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The First District affirmed the Board of Massage Therapy’s decision.

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written opinion or explanation of its reasoning. Judges Rowe, Bilbrey, and Long concurred.

Key Takeaways

• The Board of Massage Therapy’s decision remains in place.
• The First District provided no substantive analysis of the issues raised on appeal.
• The opinion was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves this appeal in the Board’s favor but supplies no written reasoning for attorneys or regulated entities to apply in other matters.