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HOTA Resources
In this section we offer a number of resources that may be helpful to you. These are listed below: |
| Ten Tips for Hot Stone Massage Therapy |
1. If it is too hot for your hand it is too hot for the client!
2. Always cover stones with a hand towel if the client will lie on top of them (no matter what temperature you think they are!).
3. Always place sheeting or towels on the body before resting a hot stone in place.
4. Use a metal cooking thermometer to measure water temps as it is more accurate than the heating unit.
5. Never use kitchen appliances such as crock pots, rice cookers or electric skillets to heat stones, you are a professional invest in professional equipment.
6. Always heat stones in water NEVER in microwave, towel cabbie or by dry heat methods.
7. Always use liberal amount of oil as it conducts the temperature more evenly.
8. Always sanitize stones between each client. (isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle and wipe dry with paper towel or clean cloth if time constraints prevent washing)
9. Always use disinfectant in water bath if water is not changed between clients. (Essential oils and water do not mix, use hospital grade antibacterial such as MPC.
10. Join the Geothermal Therapy Association by taking the 4 hour home study CE approved course on safety, contraindications and sanitation at www.geothermaltherapy.com
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ANIMAL MASSAGE LAWS BY STATE
Here is state by state synopsis of relevant laws in this emerging area of massage practice. Some states do not yet have any laws pertinent to this profession. |
Allowed
Must be human qualified first.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
HB 372 was a pro choice that failed. SB 321 was similar to the AVMA Model, but failed.
Vet Board stated only a vet or tech under direct supervision may provide massage, August 2003.
Vet Only
Vet board stated they were unable to respond to clarification request. However, according to the Arizona Revised Statute covering the definition of veterinary medicine, any non-vet who administers any method, practice, or manipulation for any type of animal condition who is paid for this service is practicing veterinary medicine without a license. A bill restoring owner’s rights lost by one vote recently. The state alliance is working on resubmitting another bill.
Vet Only
The vet board underlines the word "relief" as the practice of veterinary medicine.
Allowed
Vet Board stated in 1999 that they had no problem with massage. Recent 2005-2006 comments from representatives are not all positive.
Gray Area
"Currently the Colorado State Veterinary Practice Act only addresses the practice of veterinarians. Unlicensed persons practicing veterinary medicine are required to do so only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The Board looks at each instance individually to determine whether or not something is the practice of vet med and therefore requires veterinary supervision (it depends on what is being done to the animal, if a diagnosis is being made, etc.)"
Due to conflicting reports, a follow up letter was sent to the board June 13, 2006.
Follow up response:
"This Board has never formally considered whether or not animal massage is the practice of veterinary medicine, so the question hasn't really been dealt with to date."
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
Must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Allowed
New law passed and signed June 9, 2006: H641 Animal Service Providers; provides that ch. 474, F.S., re veterinary medical practice, does not apply to part-time worker or independent contractor who is hired by owner to provide certain services; provides for retroactive effect.
Allowed
Excerpt from HB 347
43-50-32. 43-50-44.
This article shall not be construed to prohibit:
(17) A person performing soft tissue animal massage or other forms of soft tissue animal manipulation.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
Must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Allowed
As of January 1, 2004, with the legislative indoctrination of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgical Act of 2004, Senate Bill 386, all practitioners dealing with animals who are not licensed professional veterinarians must present their respective clients with a Disclosure Statement, prior to performing any practices.
Pending Request
No response from the vet board after 3 attempts.
Pending Request
No response from the vet board after 3 attempts.
Gray Area
"No specific laws pertaining to massage but could fall under the general provisions or regulations…"
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
"…the provision of rehabilitation techniques, including sports massage, on an animal is clearly included within the scope of veterinary medicine which is regulated by the Board."
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
"The practice of veterinary medicine includes massage therapy."
Allowed
Vet Board does not have a problem with the practice of horse massage. There are no revisions planned for the practice act.
Allowed
"As long as the individual is not diagnosing, prescribing or offering treatment plans and providing treatment not prescribed by a veterinarian that individual will not be in violation of the Minnesota Practice Act."
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
On November 24, 2003, Debranne Pattillo called and had a conversation with Dr. McCrory of the Vet Board who was filling in for Ms, Springer. Dr McCrory said there was no problem for EBWs to provide massage for horses but it had to be under direct supervision of a vet or vet only.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
"A person must either be under the direct supervision of a vet or licensed as
a vet to provide animal massage."
Allowed
"Massage for relaxation and general toning is not prohibited by the board. The board does not restrict animal massage to licensed veterinarians." There are no revisions planned for the practice act.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
Must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Allowed
Equine massage is not the practice of veterinary medicine.
Gray Area
Veterinary Board won’t issue "blanket opinion" on equine massage. Clarification on S310 allowing massage has been requested June 13. 2006. Update: Bill is in limbo.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
In addition to direct supervision of a vet, the session must be performed on the order of a veterinarian. The licensed veterinarian must assume liability for the quality of any treatment performed and the fee for services rendered shall be paid to the licensed veterinarian or licensed facility.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
Vet Only or vet technician under direct supervision.
Allowed
"massage done only to maintain an animal’s health or well-being…"
Allowed
Oklahoma Legislature orders Interim Study. Okay to practice for now.
Allowed
With veterinary referral.
Vet Only
"…the definition is very broad and includes any practice that treats or relieves or prevents a physical condition. In addition, the definition includes holding oneself out as being able to treat any animal pain or physical condition."
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
Must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
Legislature Pending
If passed, the veterinary practice act would mirror the AVMA model.
Allowed
Board view: "equine massage is not the practice of veterinary medicine."
Allowed
"Does not have any animal massage laws in place at this time."
Allowed
On June 14, 2006, Vet board reconfirmed earlier statement of 2006. "As we view it, massage is acceptable as long as it does not involve diagnosing or treating. There is a fine line here, but some massage can be interpreted as treatment, and that would be the practice of veterinary medicine which is prohibited to massage practitioners except under the supervision of a veterinarian."
Allowed
Must be human qualified first with an additional 60 animal hours.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
Okay for owners to work on their own animals.
Vet Only or Direct Supervision
"Unlicensed persons may provide treatment to animals under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinary medicine (sic)…"
Allowed
Must be human qualified first with an additional 100 animal hours.
Gray Area
"In Wisconsin animal massage would be considered the practice of veterinary medicine if provided for the purpose of treating animal disease or pathological condition. This does not mean, however that an unlicensed person may not provide massage services to animals. Under the board’s administrative rules, a veterinarian may delegate such services to an unlicensed person under the direct on-premises supervision by the veterinarian."
Chart provided by Debranne Pattillo, IEBWA Equinology.
©2006 Equinology INC. All rights reserved.
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"Californian's now have the option for statewide certification. The California Massage Therapy Council's (CAMTC's) website offers resources for consumers, massage professionals, business owners and schools. Please visit www.camtc.org for more information and to apply."
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