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1 1 Section 1. Section 152C.1, Code 2003, is amended by adding
1 2 the following new subsection:
1 3 NEW SUBSECTION. 4. "Reflexology" means the application of
1 4 specific pressures using thumb, finger, and hand techniques to
1 5 zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands, with the
1 6 objective of reducing tension, improving circulation, and
1 7 promoting the natural functioning of the human body.
1 8 Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 152C.5A MASSAGE THERAPY MODALITIES
1 9 STUDY.
1 10 The Iowa department of public health, with input from the
1 11 board, shall conduct a study regarding the modalities
1 12 associated with the practice of massage therapy. The study
1 13 shall be conducted with the input of licensed massage
1 14 therapists, reflexologists, and unlicensed persons practicing
1 15 modalities related to massage therapy. The objective of the
1 16 study shall be to determine which modalities shall be included
1 17 under the definition of massage therapy and require licensure,
1 18 and shall include, but not be limited to, a recommendation
1 19 regarding the licensure of reflexologists. The study shall
1 20 focus on the health, safety, and welfare of the public
1 21 regarding each of the modalities reviewed. The department
1 22 shall submit a report summarizing the results of the study and
1 23 making recommendations regarding modality inclusion to the
1 24 general assembly by January 15, 2004.
1 25 Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 152C.7A TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS.
1 26 An individual who is engaged exclusively in the practice of
1 27 reflexology or an unlicensed individual who is practicing a
1 28 modality related to massage therapy, and whose professional
1 29 practice does not incorporate aspects that constitute massage
1 30 therapy as defined in section 152C.1, shall not be subject to
1 31 the licensure provisions of this chapter for a one-year period
1 32 beginning July 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2004. Beginning
1 33 July 1, 2004, an individual who is engaged exclusively in the
1 34 practice of reflexology or an unlicensed individual who is
1 35 practicing a modality related to massage therapy shall be
2 1 subject to licensure pursuant to this chapter unless, based
2 2 upon the recommendations contained in the massage therapy
2 3 modalities study as provided in section 152C.5A, the practice
2 4 of reflexology or an unlicensed individual who is practicing a
2 5 modality related to massage therapy is permanently exempted
2 6 from massage therapy licensure.
2 7 EXPLANATION
2 8 This bill provides for a study regarding massage therapy
2 9 modalities and for a temporary exemption from licensure
2 10 requirements.
2 11 The bill requires the Iowa department of public health, in
2 12 conjunction with the board of massage therapy examiners, to
2 13 conduct a study regarding the modalities associated with the
2 14 practice of massage therapy. The bill provides that the study
2 15 shall be conducted with the input of licensed massage
2 16 therapists, reflexologists, and unlicensed persons practicing
2 17 modalities related to massage therapy, with the objective of
2 18 determining which modalities shall be included under the
2 19 definition of massage therapy and require licensure. The bill
2 20 provides that the study shall include, but not be limited to,
2 21 a recommendation regarding the licensure of reflexologists,
2 22 and provides a definition of reflexology. The bill provides
2 23 that the study shall focus on the health, safety, and welfare
2 24 of the public regarding each of the modalities reviewed, and
2 25 that the department shall submit a report summarizing the
2 26 results of the study and making recommendations regarding
2 27 modality inclusion to the general assembly by January 15,
2 28 2004.
2 29 The bill provides that an individual who is engaged
2 30 exclusively in the practice of reflexology or an unlicensed
2 31 individual who is practicing a modality related to massage
2 32 therapy, but whose professional practice does not incorporate
2 33 aspects that constitute massage therapy as defined in Code
2 34 section 152C.1, shall not be subject to the licensure
2 35 provisions of this chapter for a one-year period beginning
3 1 July 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2004. Beginning July 1,
3 2 2004, these individuals shall be subject to licensure unless
3 3 permanently exempted by law based on the results of the
3 4 modalities study.
3 5 LSB 1501XS 80
3 6 rn/sh/8.1
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