2006-07-02 00:26:06 · 2 answers · asked by jonathanlobl 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Reiki is an energy work form, most closely related to what some people call faith healing. It usually involves holding the hands just above the body of the client, or sometimes light laying-on-hands on the outer clothing.
Most state licensure requirements for massage and bodywork are limited to practitioners who do physical manipulation of tissue, more than just lightly touching the outer clothing.
New York defines the practice of massage therapy as:
"Article 155 § 7801. 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."
Their FAQ states: "There are many techniques that fall within the practice of massage therapy. These include, but are not limited to techniques and modalities used in practices described as, 'Swedish massage', 'medical massage', 'Thai massage', 'shiatsu', 'connective tissue massage', 'amma', 'neuromuscular massage', 'tui na', 'reflexology', 'acupressure', 'polarity therapy', 'craniosacral massage', 'manual lymphatic drainage', and other types of bodywork or massage provided that they are within the scope of practice of massage therapy as defined in Section 7805 of the Education Law."
All of those techniques listed above involve the use of pressure or movement of the client's body. Reik does not.
I'll leave you to draw your own legal conclusion, or recommend that you consult with an attorney licensed to practice in NY for legal advice.
2006-07-02 05:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know!
2006-07-07 02:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋