SSCR3259

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3259

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 502, 503, 504

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 502, 503, and 504, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Massage Therapy

G.M. No. 502

OLIVIA NAGASHIMA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026;

G.M. No. 503

DARCI FRANKEL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and

G.M. No. 504

JAYCE ARAKAKI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Olivia Nagashima, Darci Frankel, and Jayce Arakaki for service on the Board of Massage Therapy.

OLIVIA NAGASHIMA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Olivia Nagashima from the Board of Massage Therapy, Hawaii Healing Arts College, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Nagashima's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Massage Therapy qualify her for reappointment to the Board as a licensed massage therapist member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Nagashima has nearly twenty-five years of experience in massage therapy and has been a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii since 1996. Ms. Nagashima is the owner, principal, and sponsoring therapist of Koolau Massage and also serves as an adjunct professor at Hawaii Healing Arts College. Your Committee further notes that Ms. Nagashima is involved with a number of other professional and community organizations, including the American Massage Therapy Association and Hope Chapel Koolau, and also serves as a volunteer massage therapist for the Honolulu Marathon. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Nagashima has served as a member of the Board of Massage Therapy since 2018 and currently serves as the Board's Chairperson. Accordingly, Ms. Nagashima's knowledge and experience will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Massage Therapy. Your Committee therefore recommends that Olivia Nagashima be reappointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on her background, experience, and dedication to serving the community.

DARCI FRANKEL

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Darci Frankel from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Frankel's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to the Board of Massage Therapy as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Frankel has nearly thirty years of experience in massage therapy. Ms. Frankel has been a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii since 2003 and is the managing owner of Hanalei Day Spa on Kauai, which has been in operation for nearly twenty years. Ms. Frankel has impressively earned seven hundred and fifty hours of education and training at the American Institute of Massage Therapy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she began her career in massage therapy. Your Committee finds that Ms. Frankel has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in massage therapy will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Massage Therapy. Your Committee therefore recommends that Darci Frankel be appointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on her knowledge, background, and commitment to public service.

JAYCE ARAKAKI

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jayce Arakaki from the Board of Massage Therapy and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Arakaki's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Massage Therapy as a public member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Arakaki holds multiple academic degrees, including an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas and a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Hawaii. Mr. Arakaki has over ten years of experience in the health care industry and currently works as a business manager at the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. Previously, Mr. Arakaki served as a Senior Analyst, specializing in revenue cycle management. Mr. Arakaki also has experience as an information technology specialist and technician, and computer lab assistant, which he gained while employed by the University of Hawaii's School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Arakaki has served as an interim member of the Board of Massage Therapy since August 2021 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jayce Arakaki be appointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair