As used in this chapter:
- (1) "Advisory panel" means the Advisory Panel for Massage/Bodywork under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
- (2) "Approved massage/bodywork school" means a facility which meets minimum standards for training and curriculum as determined by regulation of the department.
- (3) "Department" means the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
- (4) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
- (5) "Disciplinary panel" means the Disciplinary Panel for Massage/Bodywork under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
- (6) "Hydrotherapy" means the use of water, vapor, or ice for treatment of superficial tissues.
- (7) "Licensure" means the procedure by which a person applies to the department and is granted approval to practice massage/bodywork.
- (8) "Massage/bodywork therapy" means the application of a system of structured touch of the superficial tissues of the human body with the hand, foot, arm, or elbow whether or not the structured touch is aided by hydrotherapy, thermal therapy, a massage device, human hands, or the application to the human body of an herbal preparation.
- (9) "Massage/bodywork therapist" means a person licensed as required by this chapter, who administers massage/bodywork therapy for compensation.
- (10) "Massage device" means a mechanical device which mimics or enhances the actions possible by the hands by means of vibration.
- (11) "Thermal therapy" means the use of ice or a heat lamp or moist heat on superficial tissues.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 467, Section 3; 1996 Act No. 387, Section 1.