Michigan Compiled Laws 368-1978-15-179a. Part 179a. Massage Therapy (333.17951...333.17969)

• Section 333.17951 Definitions.
  (1) As used in this part: (a) "Feldenkrais method" means a system of somatic education in which touch and words are used to eliminate...
• Section 333.17953 Use Of Certain Titles, Words, Or Initials.
  An individual shall not use the titles "licensed massage therapist", "massage therapist", "masseur", "massagist", "certified massage therapist", "clinical massage therapist", "medical massage therapist", "manual...
• Section 333.17955 Michigan Board Of Massage Therapy; Creation; Membership; Qualifications; Terms; Appointment; Vacancy.
  (1) The Michigan board of massage therapy is created in the department and consists of the following 11 members appointed by the governor who...
• Section 333.17957 Massage Therapy; License Required; Exceptions.
  (1) An individual shall not engage in the practice of massage therapy unless licensed under this part. The practices for which a license is...
• Section 333.17959 Massage Therapist; License; Issuance; Requirements.
  (1) The department shall, upon submission of a completed application and payment of the appropriate application processing and license fee, issue a license under...
• Section 333.17961 Examination.
  (1) The board shall provide that applicants pass an examination that measures entry level competence before issuance of a license under this part. (2)...
• Section 333.17963 Rules.
  (1) The board shall promulgate rules to create a code of professional ethics. (2) A licensee shall make a written referral of a client...
• Section 333.17965 Renewal; Continuing Education.
  Subject to section 16204, the board shall, by rule, require as a condition of renewal of a license the furnishing of evidence of at...
• Section 333.17967 Licensing Requirements; Administrative Rules.
  Beginning 1 year after the certification of administrative rules to implement and administer this part, a local unit of government shall not establish or...
• Section 333.17969 Third Party Reimbursement Or Mandated Worker's Compensation Benefits.
  This part does not require new or additional third party reimbursement or mandated worker's compensation benefits for services rendered by an individual licensed under...

Last modified: October 10, 2016