1. (1) In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, the following individuals may perform massage services, subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being a licensed individual:

   1. (a) a physician or surgeon licensed under Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;
   2. (b) a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act;
   3. (c) a nurse licensed under Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act, or under Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act;
   4. (d) a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act;
   5. (e) a physical therapist assistant licensed under Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act, while under the general supervision of a physical therapist;
   6. (f) an osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;
   7. (g) a chiropractic physician licensed under Chapter 73, Chiropractic Physician Practice Act;
   8. (h) a hospital staff member employed by a hospital, who practices massage as part of the staff member's responsibilities;
   9. (i) an athletic trainer licensed under Chapter 40a, Athletic Trainer Licensing Act;
   10. (j) a student in training enrolled in a massage therapy school approved by the division;
   11. (k) a naturopathic physician licensed under Chapter 71, Naturopathic Physician Practice Act;

   12. (l)

       1. (i) an occupational therapist licensed under Chapter 42a, Occupational Therapy Practice Act; and
       2. (ii) an occupational therapy assistant licensed under Chapter 42a, Occupational Therapy Practice Act, while under the general supervision of an occupational therapist;
   13. (m) an individual performing animal massage therapy under the rules made by the division in accordance with Subsection 58-28-307(12);
   14. (n) an individual performing gratuitous massage;

   15. (o) an individual:

       1. (i) 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:

          1. (A) who is certified to practice reflexology and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice of reflexology;
          2. (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;
          3. (C) who is certified to practice ortho-bionomy and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice of ortho-bionomy;
          4. (D) who is certified to practice bowenwork and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice of bowenwork; or
          5. (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;
       2. (ii) whose clients remain fully clothed from the shoulders to the knees; and
       3. (iii) whose clients do not receive gratuitous massage from the individual; and

   16. (p)

       1. (i) an individual performing massage services who:

          1. (A) holds a valid license, permit, certificate, or registration, for massage services issued by any other jurisdiction of the United States or by a foreign country; or
          2. (B) holds a certification from a nationally recognized massage therapy organization if the nonresident individual is from a jurisdiction of the United States that does not regulate massage therapy; and

       2. (ii) is temporarily performing massage services in this state for a period that does not exceed 30 days for the purpose of:

          1. (A) presenting educational or clinical programs, lectures, seminars, or workshops;
          2. (B) providing massage services during an emergency as part of a disaster response team; or
          3. (C) consulting with a licensed individual regarding massage services.
2. (2) An individual described in Subsection (1) may not represent oneself as a massage assistant-in-training, a massage assistant, a massage apprentice, or a licensed massage therapist.

3. (3) This chapter may not be construed to:

   1. (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;
   2. (b) require insurance coverage or reimbursement for massage services from third party payors; or
   3. (c) prevent an insurance carrier from offering coverage for massage services.

Amended by Chapter 236, 2025 General Session