Author: Julie Onofrio

Oregon   OAR 334-010-0025 (b) states that massage therapy does not include use of equipment or devices that require a prescription or (c) making a medical diagnosis. Dispensing or applying medication isnot within the scope of practice of a Licensed Massage Therapist. Marijuana-infused massage oils obtained by or through a medical marijuana card holder are…

    Tennessee   Reciprocity Licensure 1.Applicants who are licensed or have been licensed in another state and are seeking reciprocity licensure in Tennessee may do so in one of two ways: (i)An applicant may request that one or more transcripts compliant with Rule0870-01-.05(1)(e)1-4 and verification of having successfully completed an approved competency examination as…

Pennsylvania https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter20/s20.11.html  20.11. Minimum hour requirements for massage therapy programs. (a)  Massage therapy programs must provide at least 600 hours of in-class, postsecondary education instruction, including: (1)  At least 175 contact hours of instruction in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and pathology, including training in the human immunodeficiency virus and related risks. (2)  At least 250 contact hours in massage…

    Tennessee   0870-01-.04 NECESSITY OF LICENSURE. (1) Massage therapy is one of the healing arts and, as such, the practice is restricted to those persons issued a credential by this Board. Persons engaging in the practice of massage therapy without being licensed or expressly exempted by the laws are in violation of T.C.A.…

Nevada https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-640C.html UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT       AC 640C.400  “Sexual activity” interpreted. (NRS 640C.320)  As used in subsection 4 of NRS 640C.700, the Board interprets the phrase “sexual activity” to include, without limitation:      1.  Sexual intercourse;      2.  Examining or touching the genitals, anus or any sexualized body part except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 640C.700;      3.  Rubbing…