Education Law § 7801 · Article 155. Massage Therapy
Definition of practice of massage therapy
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§ 7801. Definition of practice of massage therapy. The practice of the profession of massage therapy is defined as engaging in applying a scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human body by means of stroking, kneading, tapping and vibrating with the hands or vibrators for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation.
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