New York Laws
Article 155 - Massage Therapy
7801 - Definition of Practice of Massage Therapy.

ยง 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.