2019 Tennessee Code
Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts
Chapter 18 - Massage Licensure Act of 1995
§ 63-18-102. Chapter definitions.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 63-18-102 (2019)
  • As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
    • (1) “Board” means the massage licensure board;

    • (2) “Compensation” means the payment, loan, advance, donation, contribution, deposit or gift of money or anything of value;

    • (3) “Massage/bodywork/somatic” means the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body with the intention of positively affecting the health and well being of the client;

    • (4) “Massage establishment” means a place of business held out to the public wherein massage is practiced; and

    • (5) “Massage therapist” means a person who practices massage for compensation and is licensed by the board.

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