New Jersey § 45:11-55
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:11-55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:11-55.
As used in P.L.1999, C. 19 ( C.45:11-53 et seq. ) and P.L.2007, c. 337 ( C.45:11-68 et al.) : “ Board ” means the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy established pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2007, c. 337 ( C.45:11-69 ) . “ Licensee ” means any person who holds a license to practice massage and bodywork therapies pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1999, c. 19 ( C.45:11-53 et seq. ) and P.L.2007, c. 337 ( C.45:11-68 et al.) . “ Massage , and bodywork and somatic therapist ” means a person licensed to practice massage and bodywork therapies pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1999, c. 19 ( C.45:11-53 et seq. ) and P.L.2007, c. 337 ( C.45:11-68 et al.) . “ Massage , and bodywork and somatic therapies ” or “ massage , and bodywork ” means systems of activity of structured touch which include, but are not limited
to, holding, applying pressure, positioning and mobilizing soft tissue of the body
by manual technique and use of visual, kinesthetic, auditory and palpating skills
to assess the body for purposes of applying therapeutic massage and bodywork principles. Such application may include, but is not limited to, the use of therapies such as
heliotherapy or hydrotherapy, the use of moist hot and cold external applications, explaining and describing myofascial movement, self-care and stress management as
it relates to massage and bodywork therapies. Massage and bodywork therapy practices are designed to affect the soft tissue of the body for the purpose of promoting and maintaining the health and well-being
of the client. Massage and bodywork therapies do not include the diagnosis of illness, disease, impairment or disability.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:11-55
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:11-55 cover?
Section 45:11-55 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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