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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 16
Education
TITLE 8
The Professions
ARTICLE 155
Massage Therapy
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Practice of massage therapy and use of title "masseur", "masseuse" or "massage therapist" or the term "massage" or "massage therapy"
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SECTION 7801
Definition of practice of massage therapy
Education (EDN) CHAPTER 16, TITLE 8, ARTICLE 155
§ 7801. Definition of practice of massage therapy. The practice of the
profession of massage therapy is defined as engaging in applying a
scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human
body by means of stroking, kneading, tapping and vibrating with the
hands or vibrators for the purpose of improving muscle tone and
circulation.