“Massage therapy” defined

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NV Code › Title 54 › Chapter 640C › Section 640C.060

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1. “ Massage therapy ” means the application of a system of pressure to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body for therapeutic purposes, including, without limitation: (a) Effleurage; (b) Petrissage; (c) Tapotement; (d) Compressions; (e) Vibration; (f) Friction; and (g) Movements applied manually with or without superficial heat, cold, water or lubricants for the purpose of maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical condition.

2. The term does not include: (a) Diagnosis, adjustment, mobilization or manipulation of any articulations of the body or spine; or (b) The demonstration of a product on a person that applies a system of pressure to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body, provided that the demonstration is not longer than 2 minutes.

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