Columbus Massage Therapist Permanently Loses License Over Sexual Misconduct With Patient

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The State Medical Board of Ohio permanently revoked the massage therapy license of Quante Parham of Columbus and imposed a $10,000 fine. The board found that Parham engaged in sexual misconduct with a patient during a massage therapy session.

Those acts constituted a violation of board rules prohibiting sexual misconduct and a departure from the minimal standards of care of similar practitioners. The order took effect in May 2026.

Separate board actions in the broader Columbus and Franklin County area included a summary suspension for Justin Lee Luckett, a massage therapist from Canal Winchester. The board determined there was clear and convincing evidence of sexual misconduct with two patients, presenting an immediate danger of serious harm to the public. A notice of opportunity for hearing accompanied the suspension.

Michael H. Joseph, M.D., of Dublin received an indefinite suspension of at least 180 days, a permanent restriction on prescribing Schedule II and III controlled substances, and a $5,000 fine. The board found inappropriate prescribing, inadequate monitoring, and incomplete documentation involving nine patients.

These actions appear in the State Medical Board of Ohio Formal Action Reports covering meetings from January through July 2026. License status can change if practitioners appeal or meet conditions for reinstatement. The public can verify current status through the board’s license lookup tool.

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