02/26/2026
Massage therapist, not a masseuse. As of January 1, 2026, California law now officially recognizes massage therapists who hold an active California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certification as health care providers. This means the state legislature added language to the Massage Therapy Act stating its intent that certified massage professionals are formally treated as part of the health-care services landscape rather than just “personal service” providers.