In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, the following individuals may engage in the practice of massage therapy or the practice of limited massage therapy, subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under this chapter:
Terms Used In Utah Code 58-47b-304
Massage apprentice: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage apprentice. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Massage assistant: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage assistant. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Massage assistant in-training: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage assistant in-training. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Massage therapist: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage therapist. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Practice of limited massage therapy: means :
(i)
the systematic manual manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for the purpose of promoting the therapeutic health and well-being of a client, enhancing the circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxing and lengthening muscles, relieving pain, restoring metabolic balance, relaxation, or achieving homeostasis;
(ii)
seated chair massage;
(iii)
the use of body wraps;
(iv)
aromatherapy;
(v)
reflexology; or
(vi)
in connection with an activity described in this Subsection (9), the use of:
the examination, assessment, and evaluation of the soft tissue structures of the body for the purpose of devising a treatment plan to promote homeostasis;
(b)
the systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for the purpose of promoting the therapeutic health and well-being of a client, enhancing the circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxing and lengthening muscles, relieving pain, restoring metabolic balance, or achieving homeostasis, or for any other purpose;
(c)
the use of the hands or a mechanical or electrical apparatus in connection with this Subsection (10);
(d)
the use of rehabilitative procedures involving the soft tissue of the body;
(e)
range of motion or movements without spinal adjustment as set forth in Section 58-73-102;
(f)
the use of oil rubs, heat lamps, salt glows, hot and cold packs, or tub, shower, steam, and cabinet baths;
(g)
manual traction and stretching exercise;
(h)
correction of muscular distortion by treatment of the soft tissues of the body;
(i)
counseling, education, and other advisory services to reduce the incidence and severity of physical disability, movement dysfunction, and pain;
(j)
activities and modality techniques similar or related to the activities and techniques described in this Subsection (10);
(k)
a practice described in this Subsection (10) on an animal to the extent permitted by:
providing, offering, or advertising a paid service using the term massage or a derivative of the word massage, regardless of whether the service includes physical contact. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
certified by or through, and in good standing with, an industry organization that is recognized by the division and that represents a profession with established standards and ethics:
(A)
who is certified to practice reflexology and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice of reflexology;
(B)
who is certified to practice a type of zone therapy, including foot zone therapy, and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice for which the individual is certified;
(C)
who is certified to practice ortho-bionomy and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice of ortho-bionomy;
(D)
who is certified to practice bowenwork and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice of bowenwork; or
(E)
who is certified to practice a type of brain integration and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice for which the individual is certified;
(ii)
whose clients remain fully clothed from the shoulders to the knees; and
(iii)
whose clients do not receive gratuitous massage from the individual.
(2)
An individual described in Subsection (1) may not represent oneself as a massage therapist, massage apprentice, massage assistant, or massage assistant in-training.
(3)
This chapter may not be construed to:
(a)
authorize any individual licensed under this chapter to engage in any manner in the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state;
(b)
require insurance coverage or reimbursement for massage therapy or limited massage therapy from third party payors; or
(c)
prevent an insurance carrier from offering coverage for massage therapy or limited massage therapy.
