D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
SubTilte 25-D. MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AND HEALTH SPA FACILITY REGULATIONS |
Chapter 25-D17. PROHIBITED CONDUCT AND ACTIVITIES |
Section 25-D1702. PROHIBITED THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS*
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1702.1The 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.
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
source
Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009)