Section 847IAC1-2-3. Client assessment and consent

   (a) Prior to providing massage therapy, the certificate holder shall obtain the following from the client:

(1) Information about the reasons and expectations for the massage therapy session.

(2) Health history and current health status to determine the indications and contraindications for the application of massage therapy.

(3) Voluntary and informed consent, either oral or written, for the agreed upon massage therapy services.

(4) Written consent of a parent or guardian for any massage therapy services to be provided to a client less than eighteen (18) years of age.

  (b) The certificate holder shall do the following:

(1) Request from the client only information that is relevant to the professional client-massage therapist relationship.

(2) Display a fee schedule or discuss fees and payment with the client prior to providing massage therapy services.

(3) Maintain documentation for each massage therapy session, when practicable, including the following:

(A) The date of service.

(B) Client assessment.

(C) Nature of treatment and services provided.

(D) Treatment plan, when applicable.

(4) Refer the client to a licensed health care professional when appropriate.

(5) Respect the client's right to refuse, modify, or terminate services at any point, regardless of the client's prior consent.

  (c) The certificate holder shall not do the following:

(1) Massage the breasts of a female client unless the certificate holder has:

(A) training in techniques related to therapeutic massage of mammary tissue; and

(B) first obtained informed written consent for the treatment from the client.

(2) Perform pregnancy massage unless the certificate holder has:

(A) training in techniques related to pregnancy or prenatal massage; and

(B) first obtained informed written consent for the treatment from the client.

(State Board of Massage Therapy; 847 IAC 1-2-3; filed Jan 13, 2009, 11:54 a.m.: 20090211-IR-847080351FRA; readopted filed Nov 20, 2015, 3:30 p.m.: 20151216-IR-847150225RFA)