Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-830 - Massage therapists
PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
Section 246-830-550 - Standards of practice-Limitations
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-830-550
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) It is not consistent with the standard of practice for a massage therapist to touch the following body parts on a client or patient except where specifically noted:
(a) The gluteal cleft (space distal to the
coccyx to the anus) and perineum unless in accordance with WAC 246-830-557. For
the purpose of this section and WAC 246-830-557, the perineum is defined as the
tissues between the anus and scrotum or vulva;
(b) Anus or inside the rectum;
(c) Inside the urethra;
(d) Penis and scrotum;
(e) Vulva to include labia (major and minor),
clitoris, bulb of vestibule, vulval vestibule, urinary meatus and the vaginal
opening;
(f) Inside the
vagina;
(g) Breasts, unless in
accordance with WAC
246-830-555; or
(h) Inside the mouth unless an intraoral
endorsement has been issued in accordance with WAC
246-830-490.
(2) A massage therapist shall not engage in sexual misconduct as described in WAC 246-16-100. Sexual misconduct will constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
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