2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 21.8. MASSAGE THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS

IC 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.

IC 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.

IC 25-21.8-1-4
"Massage therapy"
Sec. 4. "Massage therapy":
(1) means the application of massage techniques on the human body;
(2) includes:
(A) the use of touch, pressure, 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; and
(B) diagnosis or prescribing drugs for which a license is required.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.

IC 25-21.8-1-5
"Massage therapist"
Sec. 5. "Massage therapist" means an individual who practices massage therapy.
As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.