CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS
IC 25-21.8
ARTICLE 21.8. MASSAGE THERAPISTS
IC 25-21.8-1
Chapter 1. Definitions
IC 25-21.8-1-1
Applicability
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
IC 25-21.8-1-2
"Board"
Sec. 2. "Board" means the state board of massage therapy
established by IC 25-21.8-2-1.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
IC 25-21.8-1-3
"Licensing agency"
Sec. 3. "Licensing agency" means the Indiana professional
licensing agency established under IC 25-1-5-3.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
IC 25-21.8-1-4
"Massage therapy"
Sec. 4. "Massage therapy":
(1) means the application of massage techniques on the human
body;
(2) includes:
(A) the use of touch, pressure, percussion, kneading,
movement, positioning, nonspecific stretching, stretching
within the normal anatomical range of movement, and
holding, with or without the use of massage devices that
mimic or enhance manual measures; and
(B) the external application of heat, cold, water, ice, stones,
lubricants, abrasives, and topical preparations that are not
classified as prescription drugs; and
(3) does not include:
(A) spinal manipulation; and
(B) diagnosis or prescribing drugs for which a license is
required.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
IC 25-21.8-1-5
"Massage therapist"
Sec. 5. "Massage therapist" means an individual who practices
massage therapy.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.