Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is massage therapy?
2. Is massage therapy regulated in the state of Kansas?
3. Is it safe to get a massage while pregnant?

1. What is massage therapy?

Massage therapy covers a group of techiques that utilize manipulation of the muscles and other soft tissues in the body. Varying pressure and movement, therapists press, rub, and relax the tissue to increase blood circulation, warm massaged areas, and decrease pain. There are over 80 types of massage therapy, including: Swedish massage, trigger-point massage, and deep tissue massage.

2. Is massage therapy regulated in the state of Kansas?

No. At this time, there is no body that regulates or licenses massage therapists in Kansas. According to the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, massage is not considered a "healing art."

Persons who massage for the purpose of relaxation, muscle conditioning, or figure improvement, provided no drugs are used and such persons do not hold themselves out to be physicians or healers [Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, statue 65-2872 (f)]

3. Is it safe to get a massage while pregnant?

A professional massage therapist can help relieve in a safe manner the discomfort that often accompanies pregnancy. Of course, it is important that you tell your massage therapist if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant.