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58-47b-102. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102, as used in this chapter:
(1) "Board" means the Board of Massage Therapy created in Section 58-47b-201.
(2) "Breast" means the female mammary gland and does not include the muscles,connective tissue, or other soft tissue of the upper chest.
(3) "Homeostasis" means maintaining, stabilizing, or returning to equilibrium themuscular system.
(4) "Massage apprentice" means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massageapprentice to work under the direct supervision of a licensed massage therapist.
(5) "Massage therapist" means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massagetherapist.
(6) "Practice of massage therapy" means:
(a) the examination, assessment, and evaluation of the soft tissue structures of the bodyfor the purpose of devising a treatment plan to promote homeostasis;
(b) the systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of the soft tissue of the body forthe therapeutic purpose of:
(i) promoting the health and well-being of a client;
(ii) enhancing the circulation of the blood and lymph;
(iii) relaxing and lengthening muscles;
(iv) relieving pain;
(v) restoring metabolic balance; and
(vi) achieving homeostasis;
(c) the use of the hands or a mechanical or electrical apparatus in connection with thisSubsection (6);
(d) the use of rehabilitative procedures involving the soft tissue of the body;
(e) range of motion or movements without spinal adjustment as set forth in Section58-73-102;
(f) oil rubs, heat lamps, salt glows, hot and cold packs, or tub, shower, steam, and cabinetbaths;
(g) manual traction and stretching exercise;
(h) correction of muscular distortion by treatment of the soft tissues of the body;
(i) counseling, education, and other advisory services to reduce the incidence andseverity of physical disability, movement dysfunction, and pain;
(j) similar or related activities and modality techniques; and
(k) the practice described in this Subsection (6) on an animal to the extent permitted by:
(i) Subsection 58-28-307(12);
(ii) the provisions of this chapter; and
(iii) division rule.
(7) "Soft tissue" means the muscles and related connective tissue.
(8) "Unlawful conduct" is as defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-47b-501.
(9) "Unprofessional conduct" is as defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-47b-502 and asmay be further defined by division rule.

Amended by Chapter 109, 2006 General Session