§ 912-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

Massage establishment means any building, room, place or establishment, other than:

(1)

A massage therapy school certified by the state;

(2)

A regularly licensed hospital or associated facility or dispensary;

(3)

A beauty culture salon licensed under IC 25-8-7; or

(4)

A massage therapy business located within a hotel licensed under chapter 901;

where nonmedical and nonsurgical manipulative exercises are practiced upon the human body with or without the use of mechanical or bath devices, by anyone not a physician, osteopath, chiropractor, or podiatrist or physical therapist duly registered with and licensed by the State of Indiana.

Massage therapist means an individual who practices massage therapy.

Massage therapy means the application of massage techniques on the human body, including:

(1)

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

(2)

The external application of heat, cold, water, ice, stones, lubricants, abrasives, and topical preparations that are not classified as prescription drugs;

But excluding:

(1)

Spinal manipulation; and

(2)

Diagnosis or prescribing drugs for which a license is required.

Person employed means a massage therapist who performs any function at an establishment required to be licensed under this chapter, either:

(1)

As an employee or independent contractor; or

(2)

Otherwise, with the knowledge and consent;

of the owner or operator of the establishment.

Sexual and/or genital area means and includes human male or female genitals, pubic area, anus or perineum, and human female vulva or breast.

(G.O. 2, 2015, § 7)