Laws regarding minors in PA

[mamajen]

I have a long time regular client who has a 17 year old daughter. She comes to see us occasionally but most often uses a therapist at her chiro's office when she gets an adjustment. Last week she went in for an adjustment and massage and was told she could only receive a massage if she had a parent/guardian in the room with her, due to the new law. She didn't (drove herself there) and so they wouldn't work on her. My client asked me about it yesterday and I have no idea what law they're talking about and haven't been able to find anything. Anyone know?

As for working on minors, we don't get too many in the office and the ones we do are children of regular clients. Most of the time a parent is in the room but it all depends on the child and the parent. However, I've never been aware of a law.

[JasonE]

If you can't find it yourself, contact your state massage board to ask about current regulations affecting working with minors. My state has no such laws, but other states do.

[pueppi]

I have a long time regular client who has a 17 year old daughter. She comes to see us occasionally but most often uses a therapist at her chiro's office when she gets an adjustment. Last week she went in for an adjustment and massage and was told she could only receive a massage if she had a parent/guardian in the room with her, due to the new law. She didn't (drove herself there) and so they wouldn't work on her. My client asked me about it yesterday and I have no idea what law they're talking about and haven't been able to find anything. Anyone know?

As for working on minors, we don't get too many in the office and the ones we do are children of regular clients. Most of the time a parent is in the room but it all depends on the child and the parent. However, I've never been aware of a law.

A few other thoughts. It may be possible that since the MT is working at a chiropractic office, the new law may be through the chriopractic board. Here is a link to the PA state licensing, rules/regs info. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/se ... ctic/12506

Or, it could be that it is the businesses new policy and maybe they didn't say "law" or maybe they said "law" but meant office policy. You could just call the office and ask. You may get a quiker resultby calling, than from those of us on the forum.

But, when you find out (I am assuming you won't just ask us and not follow-up for yourself with the different options you have)... PLEASE return to this thread and let everyone know. Your response will help someone else in the future.