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Texas Massage Licensing Exam Questions And
Answers Practice Questions with Solutions Newest
2026-2027 | Already Graded A+
The study of recognized methods of sanitation and cleanliness
including prophylaxis or disease prevention as applied to
massage therapy services and current knowledge of elements of
healthy life styles. - ANSWER-Health and Hygiene
The use of generally accepted methods of external application of
water for its mechanical, thermal, or chemical effect. -
ANSWER-Hydrotherapy
A person employed at a licensed massage school who instructs
one or more students in any section of the course of instruction,
other than massage therapy techniques, manipulation of soft
tissue, or the internship. - ANSWER-Instructor
The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of
movement of the human body - ANSWER-Kinesiology
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--An entity that:
(A) teaches at a minimum the course of instruction required for
a massage therapist license; and
(B) has at least two instructors. - ANSWER-Massage school
--A person or entity licensed under the Act as a massage
therapist, massage school, massage therapy instructor, or
massage establishment. - ANSWER-Licensee
--A person who practices or administers massage therapy or
other massage services to a client for compensation. The term
includes a licensed massage therapist, therapeutic massage
practitioner, massage technician, masseur, masseuse,
myotherapist, body massager, body rubber, or any derivation of
those titles. - ANSWER-Massage therapist
The manipulation of soft tissue by hand or through a mechanical
or electrical apparatus for the purpose of body massage. -
ANSWER-Massage Therapy
T/F -The term massage therapy does not include effleurage
(stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion),
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compression, vibration, friction, nerve strokes, and Swedish
gymnastics. - ANSWER-False
T/F Massage therapy may include the use of oil, lubricant, salt
glows, heat lamps, hot and cold packs, or tub, shower, jacuzzi,
sauna, steam or cabinet baths. - ANSWER-True
T/F - Massage, therapeutic massage, massage technology, myo-
therapy, body massage, body rub, or any derivation of those
term are not equivalent terms to massage therapy. - ANSWER-
False
Massage therapy is a ______________ service when the
massage is for therapeutic purposes. - ANSWER-health care
T/F - The terms "therapy" and "therapeutic" do not include
diagnosis, the treatment of illness or disease, or any service or
procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic,
physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law. Massage
therapy does not constitute the practice of chiropractic. -
ANSWER-True
Texas Massage Licensing Exam Questions And
Answers Practice Questions with Solutions Newest
2026-2027 | Already Graded A+
The study of recognized methods of sanitation and cleanliness
including prophylaxis or disease prevention as applied to
massage therapy services and current knowledge of elements of
healthy life styles. - ANSWER-Health and Hygiene
The use of generally accepted methods of external application of
water for its mechanical, thermal, or chemical effect. -
ANSWER-Hydrotherapy
A person employed at a licensed massage school who instructs
one or more students in any section of the course of instruction,
other than massage therapy techniques, manipulation of soft
tissue, or the internship. - ANSWER-Instructor
The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of
movement of the human body - ANSWER-Kinesiology
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--An entity that:
(A) teaches at a minimum the course of instruction required for
a massage therapist license; and
(B) has at least two instructors. - ANSWER-Massage school
--A person or entity licensed under the Act as a massage
therapist, massage school, massage therapy instructor, or
massage establishment. - ANSWER-Licensee
--A person who practices or administers massage therapy or
other massage services to a client for compensation. The term
includes a licensed massage therapist, therapeutic massage
practitioner, massage technician, masseur, masseuse,
myotherapist, body massager, body rubber, or any derivation of
those titles. - ANSWER-Massage therapist
The manipulation of soft tissue by hand or through a mechanical
or electrical apparatus for the purpose of body massage. -
ANSWER-Massage Therapy
T/F -The term massage therapy does not include effleurage
(stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion),
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compression, vibration, friction, nerve strokes, and Swedish
gymnastics. - ANSWER-False
T/F Massage therapy may include the use of oil, lubricant, salt
glows, heat lamps, hot and cold packs, or tub, shower, jacuzzi,
sauna, steam or cabinet baths. - ANSWER-True
T/F - Massage, therapeutic massage, massage technology, myo-
therapy, body massage, body rub, or any derivation of those
term are not equivalent terms to massage therapy. - ANSWER-
False
Massage therapy is a ______________ service when the
massage is for therapeutic purposes. - ANSWER-health care
T/F - The terms "therapy" and "therapeutic" do not include
diagnosis, the treatment of illness or disease, or any service or
procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic,
physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law. Massage
therapy does not constitute the practice of chiropractic. -
ANSWER-True
