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1 1 Section 1. Section 152C.1, subsection 3, Code 2001, is
1 2 amended by adding the following new unnumbered paragraph:
1 3 NEW UNNUMBERED PARAGRAPH. "Massage therapy" additionally
1 4 does not include the practice of reflexology. As used in this
1 5 subsection, "reflexology" means the application of specific
1 6 pressures using thumb, finger, and hand techniques to zones
1 7 and reflex areas in the feet and hands, with the objective of
1 8 reducing tension, improving circulation, and promoting the
1 9 natural functioning of the human body.
1 10 Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 152C.9 REFLEXOLOGY – EXEMPTION.
1 11 An individual who is engaged exclusively in the practice of
1 12 reflexology, and whose professional practice does not
1 13 incorporate aspects that constitute massage therapy as defined
1 14 in section 152C.1, shall not be subject to the licensure
1 15 provisions of this chapter.
1 16 EXPLANATION
1 17 This bill provides that the practice of reflexology shall
1 18 not constitute "massage therapy" subject to the licensure
1 19 provisions of Code chapter 152C. The bill defines
1 20 "reflexology" as the application of specific pressures using
1 21 thumb, finger, and hand techniques to zones and reflex areas
1 22 in the feet and hands, with the objective of reducing tension,
1 23 improving circulation, and promoting the natural functioning
1 24 of the human body. The bill provides that to be exempt from
1 25 licensure, an individual shall be exclusively engaged in the
1 26 practice of reflexology and shall not incorporate in the
1 27 individual's professional practice aspects that constitute
1 28 massage therapy as defined in Code chapter 152C.
1 29 LSB 5764HH 79
1 30 rn/sh/8
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