Indiana Statutes

§ 25-21.8-1-4 — "Massage therapy"

Indiana § 25-21.8-1-4
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Art. 21.8MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Ch. 1Definitions

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Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-4 (2026).

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"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

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.267-2017, SEC.4.

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