Thursday, January 14, 2010

Are massage therapists allowed to do facials? If so, what all are they allowed to do before going too far?

I work at a spa and sometimes it gets out of hand what the massage therapists do in their services when they do have a facial. I mean are they even allowed to use a steamer, oxygen machine, and things as such?Are massage therapists allowed to do facials? If so, what all are they allowed to do before going too far?
massage therapist are not allowed to perform body treatments which include body wraps, scrubs pretty much that has anything to do with the skin. Massage therapist work with muscles, tissues and any form of body work and manipulation. And they are not allowed to do facials of any kind using steamer, oxygen machine ect.. I work in a spa and they will usually let whomever do a treatment just to get the money. but stand you ground, you could lose your license if something happens to a client. You may do a facial massage, but thats it. Good luck!Are massage therapists allowed to do facials? If so, what all are they allowed to do before going too far?
There is some overlap in the professions if comparing massage therapist/esthetician/cosmetologist and working with the skin/body. It all comes down to what your state boards (or regulatory entities) decide (and even then, it may not be agreeable). Some argue that a massage therapist is allowed to provide several procedures if it relates to manipulating the soft tissues (skin, muscles, etc.) for therapeutic purpose or relaxation or better sense of well-being. Some argue that an esthetician or cosmetologist can provide hot stone treatments, even though it possibly goes beyond working with the skin, and provides massage for musculature. In either case there is a lot of gray area open for discussion and debate. In reference to working with the machines, does a person need to be certified or licensed within a certain profession to provide services with these machines? Do laws prohibit the use by certain people or give exclusive rights to a group of professionals to use these machines? In some cases, it appears anyone off the street can provide ultrasound or even cold laser treatments to someone else, but a massage therapist - just because the person is a massage therapist - can not provide the same service. As more ';machines'; become available, it creates more regulatory turmoil as to who should or should not be providing services with these. From your question, you seem somewhat disgusted that anyone other than people in your own profession are even allowed to use some of these machines. Or is it only directed toward massage therapists? If a person is trained and/or experienced in using a machine according to how it should be used, and the health and safety of the recipient is not at risk of injury, then the argument generally comes back to territorial rights.
what is wrong what did they do???

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