Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-1 Applicability
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
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in effectInd. Code § 25-21.8-1-1.5 "Approved massage therapy school"
Sec. 1.5. "Approved massage therapy school" means a facility that meets minimum standards for training and curriculum as determined by the board.
As added by P.L.267-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-2 "Board"
Sec. 2. "Board" means the state board of massage therapy established by IC 25-21.8-2-1.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-2.4 "Compensation"
Sec. 2.4. "Compensation" means a payment or anything of value.
As added by P.L.267-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-3 "Licensing agency"
Sec. 3. "Licensing agency" means the Indiana professional licensing agency established under IC 25-1-5-3.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-4 "Massage therapy"
Sec. 4. "Massage therapy":
(1) means a health care service involving the external manipulation or pressure of soft tissue for the purposes of enhancing health, providing muscle relaxation, increasing range of motion, reducing stress, relieving pain, or improving circulation of the human body;
(2) includes:
(A) the use of touch, external pressure, friction, stroking, rocking, gliding, vibration, percussion, kneading, movement, positioning, nonspecific stretching, stretching within the normal anatomical range of movement, and holding, with or without the use of massage devices that mimic or enhance manual measures; and
(B) the external application of heat, cold, water, ice, stones, lubricants, abrasives, and topical preparations that are not classified as prescription drugs; and
(3) does not include:
(A) spinal manipulation or grade 5 mobilization referred to in IC 25-10-1-14; and
(B) diagnosis or prescribing drugs for which a license is required.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.267-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-5 "Massage therapist"
Sec. 5. "Massage therapist" means an individual who is licensed under this article and practices or offers to provide massage therapy.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.267-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-6 "Unit"
Sec. 6. "Unit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23.
As added by P.L.267-2017, SEC.6.
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