152C.5A - MASSAGE THERAPY MODALITIES STUDY.
152C.5A MASSAGE THERAPY MODALITIES STUDY.
The Iowa department of public health, with input from the board,
shall conduct a study regarding the modalities associated with the
practice of massage therapy. The study shall be conducted with the
input of licensed massage therapists, reflexologists, and unlicensed
persons practicing modalities related to massage therapy. The
objective of the study shall be to determine which modalities shall
be included under the definition of massage therapy and require
licensure, and shall include, but not be limited to, a recommendation
regarding the licensure of reflexologists. The study shall focus on
the health, safety, and welfare of the public regarding each of the
modalities reviewed. The department shall submit a report
summarizing the results of the study and making recommendations
regarding modality inclusion to the general assembly by January 15,
2004. Section History: Recent Form
2003 Acts, ch 70, §1
Referred to in § 152C.7A