What are the laws regarding Practice of Reiki in Arizona?

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 32-2908 states that "[n]o person shall practice massage therapy, bodywork, or reflexology without a license issued by the board..." However, there is an exception for "a person who engages in religious or ritual services or ceremonies involving bodywork or reflexology and holds or operates the services or ceremonies under the auspices of or as part of a recognized religious association or non-profit organization."

Therefore, it appears that Reiki may be practiced in Arizona without a license as long as it is done as part of a religious or ritual service or ceremony held by a recognized religious association or non-profit organization.

Reiki practitioners typically use touch therapies and the laying-on of hands to induce relaxation and well-being. This type of bodywork or energy healing may be considered a practice of massage therapy or reflexology as defined by A.R.S.