Definitions

Terms in this chapter mean: (1) "Board," the Board of Massage Therapy; (2) "Licensee," a person who meets the qualifications for licensure pursuant to this chapter and holds a valid license to practice massage therapy; (3) "Massage," the systematic mobilization of the soft tissues of the body through the application of hands, feet, or devices for the purposes of therapy, relaxation, or education through means which include: (a) Pressure, friction, stroking, rocking, kneading, percussion, compression, or stretching; (b) External application of water, heat, cold, lubricants, or other topical agents; or (c) The use of devices that mimic or enhance the actions of human hands or feet; and (4) "Practice of massage therapy," the performance of massage for a fee or other compensation or holding oneself out to the public as performing massage. Source: SL 2005, ch 206 , § 1; SL 2016, ch 197 , § 1.