Utah – Reflexology and Ortho-Bionomy Are Now Exempt from State Licensure

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On April 1, 2014, Governor Herbert signed into law two bills which create new exemptions from the massage licensing law.
House Bill 207 provides that practitioners whose practices are limited to the manipulation of the soft tissues of the hands, feet, and outer ears, including practitioners of reflexology and foot zone therapy, are not be required to have a state massage therapy license, as long as:
(1) the practitioner is certified by and in good standing with an industry-recognized organization that represents a profession with established standards and ethics, and(2) the client remains fully clothed from the shoulders to the knees.

House Bill 324 provides that practitioners whose practices are limited to the scope of practice of ortho-bionomy are not be required to have a state massage therapy license, as long as:
(1) the practitioner is certified to practice ortho-bionomy by, and is in good standing with, an industry-recognized organization that is approved by the Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing, in collaboration with the Board of Massage, and(2) the client remains fully clothed from the shoulders to the knees.

These exemptions are now part of Utah’s Massage Therapy Practice Act, and are the law in Utah.* If you have questions, please contact Nancy Potter at [email protected]

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