Wakefield Health and Human Services Department Investigates Local Spa

On January 29, 2024, the Wakefield Health and Human Services Department (HHS), in partnership with the Wakefield Police Department and Massachusetts Massage Regulation Board, conducted an investigation of the Be Your Own Light Spa at 602 Main Street. It was determined that the establishment was operating without a valid State license. An order to cease and desist was issued by Wakefield HHS, and a $1,000 fine was issued by the Massachusetts Massage Board.

At a local level, Wakefield’s Board of Health issues and regulates permits for body work and body art establishments, which excludes massage. Practitioners performing massage are instead required to have a permit issued by the State. It was the Massachusetts Massage Board, therefore, that issued the fine.

If any members of the community have questions or concerns about this or any other Wakefield business, please connect with the Health and Human Services Department directly at BoardOfHealth@wakefield.ma.us or (781) 246-6375.