58-47b-102.  Definitions.
     In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102, as used in this chapter:

(1)  “Board” means the Board of Massage Therapy created in Section 58-47b-201.

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-47b-102

  • Board: means the Board of Massage Therapy created in Section 58-47b-201. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
  • Homeostasis: means maintaining, stabilizing, or returning to equilibrium the muscular system. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
  • 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 massage therapy: means :
(a) 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:
(i) Subsection 58-28-307(12);
(ii) the provisions of this chapter; and
(iii) division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; or
(l) 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
  • Soft tissue: means the muscles and related connective tissue. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
    • (2)  “Breast” means the female mammary gland and does not include the muscles, connective tissue, or other soft tissue of the upper chest.

    (3)  “Homeostasis” means maintaining, stabilizing, or returning to equilibrium the muscular system.

    (4)  “Massage apprentice” means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage apprentice.

    (5)  “Massage assistant” means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage assistant.

    (6)  “Massage assistant in-training” means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage assistant in-training.

    (7)  “Massage therapist” means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage therapist.

    (8)  “Massage therapy supervisor” means:

    (a)  a massage therapist who has at least three years of experience as a massage therapist and has engaged in the lawful practice of massage therapy for at least 3,000 hours;

    (b)  a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act;

    (c)  a physician licensed under Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;

    (d)  an osteopathic physician licensed under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;

    (e)  an acupuncturist licensed under Chapter 72, Acupuncture Licensing Act; or

    (f)  a chiropractic physician licensed under Chapter 73, Chiropractic Physician Practice Act.

    (9) 

    (a)  “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:

    (A)  the hands;

    (B)  a towel;

    (C)  a stone;

    (D)  a shell;

    (E)  a bamboo stick; or

    (F)  an herbal ball compress.

    (b)  “Practice of limited massage therapy” does not include work on an acute or subacute injury.

    (10)  “Practice of massage therapy” means:

    (a)  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:

    (i)  Subsection 58-28-307(12);

    (ii)  the provisions of this chapter; and

    (iii)  division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; or

    (l)  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.

    (11)  “Soft tissue” means the muscles and related connective tissue.

    (12)  “Unlawful conduct” means the same as that term is defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-47b-501.

    (13)  “Unprofessional conduct” means the same as that term is defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-47b-502 and as may be further defined by division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

    Amended by Chapter 225, 2023 General Session

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