Sec. 17953.
An individual shall not use the titles "licensed massage therapist", "massage therapist", "masseur", "massagist", "certified massage therapist", "clinical massage therapist", "medical massage therapist", "manual massage therapist", "board certified massage therapist", "massage technician", "myomassologist", "masseuse", "l.m.t.", "m.m.t.", and "c.m.t.", or similar words or initials that indicate that the individual is a massage therapist, unless the individual is licensed under this article as a massage therapist. This section does not prevent the use of a name, title, or initials that are registered or otherwise protected under law and used by a person certified or otherwise approved by a private organization.
History: Add. 2008, Act 471, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2009 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 15 - Occupations (333.16101...333.18838)
368-1978-15-179A. - Part 179a. Massage Therapy (333.17951...333.17969)
Section 333.17951 - Definitions.
Section 333.17953 - Use of Certain Titles, Words, or Initials.
Section 333.17957 - Massage Therapy; License Required; Exceptions.
Section 333.17961 - Examination.
Section 333.17965 - Renewal; Continuing Education.
Section 333.17967 - Licensing Requirements; Administrative Rules.
Section 333.17969 - Third Party Reimbursement or Mandated Worker's Compensation Benefits.