OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health has suspended the license of a King County massage therapist and announced disciplinary actions against several other health care providers across the state.
Mark Richard Scairpon, a licensed massage therapist (MA60924979) in King County, had his credential suspended following charges of domestic violence and sexual misconduct. According to legal filings, Scairpon was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree child molestation (domestic violence), one count of felony harassment (domestic violence), and one count of possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree.
Scairpon, who is awaiting trial, has been released on bail. He is prohibited from practicing as a massage therapist in Washington State until the charges are resolved. Under state law, he has 20 days to request a hearing to contest the allegations.
The Department of Health encourages anyone who believes a health care provider has acted unprofessionally to report concerns by calling 360-236-4700. Copies of legal documents related to these cases can also be requested through the department’s Provider Credential Search online tool.
In addition to Scairpon’s case, disciplinary actions were taken in multiple counties across the state. These actions include license suspensions, probation terminations, and cease-and-desist orders.
King County
• In October, the state issued a permanent cease-and-desist order against Maria Estevez after she was found to have practiced massage therapy without a license. Estevez was also fined $1,000.
• The application of Julian Wright (CB61494680) for a certified behavior technician license was denied. Wright allegedly used physical restraint on a minor during employment in January and later stated he had left Washington and no longer wanted to maintain credentials.
Pierce County
• Jevon Marcel Adams (CB61200620), a certified behavioral technician, was charged with unprofessional conduct. Adams allegedly used unreasonable force on two students in November 2022, leading to his termination and a subsequent police report for assault. He reportedly failed to respond to a department letter seeking cooperation.
Spokane County
• Certified nursing assistant Tina Marie Seals (NC61514975, NA61487715) was charged with unprofessional conduct. In January 2024, Seals allegedly attempted to transfer a patient alone using a lift, violating the two-person requirement. The patient fell and broke their arm.
• Home care aide Anna Wardian (HM61188913) was charged with unprofessional conduct after a patient was observed with unexplained injuries. Wardian was also reportedly recorded making objectionable comments to the same patient.
Clark County
• The secretary of health released Brittani Ann LaVelle (MR61386010) from the terms of her registered medical assistant license in September.
• The department withdrew a notice of intent to issue a cease-and-desist order against Lupita Rivera-Jones.
Lewis County
• The state issued a permanent cease-and-desist order against Betty Jo Kitchen, who was found administering medication without authorization while operating an in-home care agency. Kitchen, who has never held a registered nursing license, was fined $1,000.
Whatcom County
• The Occupational Therapy Practice Board amended charges against occupational therapist Susan A. McNutt (OT00001123). Between 2021 and 2023, McNutt allegedly treated patients while intoxicated.
Out of State Actions
• In California, massage therapist Hongli Han (MA61257505) was charged with unprofessional conduct. Han’s national exam was invalidated earlier this year, and in 2013, they surrendered a Florida license following allegations of fraudulent educational documents.
• In Florida, nursing assistant Donna Patrice St. Marie Bucknell (NA61228692) was charged after allegedly borrowing $200 from a patient at an adult home.
The Department of Health collaborates with boards and commissions to regulate licensing for more than 80 health care professions, including nurses, counselors, and dentists. Disciplinary actions and licensing information for all providers can be found through the “Health Care Provider Lookup” tool on the department’s website at doh.wa.gov.
Consumers who believe they have experienced unprofessional conduct from a provider are encouraged to contact the Department of Health at (360) 236-4700.