§ 58-47b-304. Exemptions from licensure. (Effective 5/13/2014)

(1) In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, the following individuals may engage in the practice of massage therapy as defined under this chapter, subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed, but may not represent themselves as a massage therapist or massage apprentice:

(a) a physician or surgeon licensed under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;

(b) a nurse licensed under Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act, or under Title 58, Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act;

(c) a physical therapist licensed under Title 58, Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act;

(d) a physical therapist assistant licensed under Title 58, Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act, while under the general supervision of a physical therapist;

(e) an osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed under Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;

(f) a chiropractic physician licensed under Title 58, Chapter 73, Chiropractic Physician Practice Act;

(g) a hospital staff member employed by a hospital, who practices massage as part of the staff member's responsibilities;

(h) an athletic trainer licensed under Title 58, Chapter 40a, Athletic Trainer Licensing Act;

(i) a student in training enrolled in a massage therapy school approved by the division;

(j) a naturopathic physician licensed under Title 58, Chapter 71, Naturopathic Physician Practice Act;

(k) an occupational therapist licensed under Title 58, Chapter 42a, Occupational Therapy Practice Act;

(l) an individual performing gratuitous massage; and

(m) an individual:

(i) certified by or through, and in good standing with, an industry organization that is recognized by the division, and that represents a profession with established standards and ethics;

(ii)

(A) who limits the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to the hands, feet, and outer ears only, including the practice of reflexology and foot zone therapy; or

(B) who is certified to practice ortho-bionomy and whose practice is limited to the scope of practice of ortho-bionomy;

(iii) whose clients remain fully clothed from the shoulders to the knees; and

(iv) whose clients do not receive gratuitous massage from the individual.

(2) This chapter may not be construed to authorize any individual licensed under this chapter to engage in any manner in the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state.

(3) This chapter may not be construed to:

(a) require insurance coverage or reimbursement for massage therapy from third party payors; or

(b) prevent an insurance carrier from offering coverage for massage therapy.

Amended by Chapter 330, 2014 General Session
Amended by Chapter 330, 2014 General Session, (Coordination Clause)
Amended by Chapter 348, 2014 General Session