May physical therapists or physical therapist assistants work as massage therapists?
Massage therapy is a regulated profession in South Carolina, and massage therapy services are to be provided by appropriately licensed individuals. Treatment interventions provided by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should comply with the physical therapy practice act. These physical therapy interventions may include therapies which can also be provided by licensed massage therapists under their own license. No physical therapist or physical therapist assistant should hold himself or herself out as massage therapists unless they are appropriately licensed.
