Category: State Licensing Laws (US)

Alabama Massage therapists advertising policies accessed 10/20/2018 A person who does not hold a license as a massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, or athletic trainer, or a license for an establishment, shall not use the words “massage” or “bodywork” on any sign or other form of advertising describing services performed by the person or at…

American Massage Therapy Association Professional Membership – (CE) requirement for AMTA Professional membership?Yes, beginning with the first full year of Professional Active membership, members of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) are required to complete 48 continuing education (CE) credits every four years. Resources that meet the CE requirement for AMTA Professional Active membership must…

Nevada https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-640C.html   AC 640C.240  Towels, linens and gowns; single service items. (NRS 640C.320)      1.  After a towel, linen or gown has been used once in a massage establishment, it must be deposited in a receptacle provided for soiled towels, linens and gowns and must not be used again until properly laundered and sanitized.      2.  After being…

Alabama (8) To permit animal massage by a massage therapist under the direction of prescription of a licensed veterinarian, the applicant must graduate from a nationally approved program and complete a minimum of 100 hours of postgraduate training and education in animal anatomy, pathology, and physiology for the type of animal on which the therapist…

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…