2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 90-622. Definitions.

§ 90‑622.  Definitions.

The following definitions apply in this Article:

(1)       Board. – The North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.

(2)       Board‑approved school. – Any massage and bodywork therapy school or training program in this State or another state that has met the criteria established by the Board.

(3)       Massage and bodywork therapy. – Systems of activity applied to the soft tissues of the human body for therapeutic, educational, or relaxation purposes. The application may include:

a.         Pressure, friction, stroking, rocking, kneading, percussion, or passive or active stretching within the normal anatomical range of movement.

b.         Complementary methods, including the external application of water, heat, cold, lubricants, and other topical preparations.

c.         The use of mechanical devices that mimic or enhance actions that may possibly be done by the hands.

(4)       Massage and bodywork therapist. – A person licensed under this Article.

(5)       Practice of massage and bodywork therapy. – The application of massage and bodywork therapy to any person for a fee or other consideration. "Practice of massage and bodywork therapy" does not include the diagnosis of illness or disease, medical procedures, chiropractic adjustive procedures, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, prescription of medicines, or the use of modalities for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, or podiatry is required by law. (1998‑230, s. 10.)