Massage therapists provide massage or massage therapy for compensation.
The Board oversees laws, proposes new rules, and ensures high standards in the profession. It protects consumers by handling complaints and helps maintain educational standards by guiding curricula, licensing schools, and setting continuing education requirements.
Massage therapy involves treating the body's soft tissues through techniques like pressure, stroking, kneading, and stretching, often using tools like oils, ice, heat, or water to improve the client's health and well-being.