D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-D1702

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 25-D1702 - PROHIBITED THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS*

1702.1

The following therapeutic treatments are not within the scope of practice of a massage therapist and are expressly prohibited:

(a) Therapeutic treatments to the anus and anal canal, including but not limited to colonic irrigations and enemas;

(b) Therapeutic cross-gender breast massage; or

(c) Therapeutic perineal or vaginal massage.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-D1702

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009)

Authority: Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 ("Act") (effective October 3, 2001), D.C. Law 14-28, D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(12) (2008 Repl.), and the Mayor's Order 2006-10 dated January 27, 2006