General information
Nevada Legislature declared that the practice of naprapaths is a learned allied profession affecting the safety, health and welfare of the public. This site will provide Nevadans with information about what naprapths do and how they are regulated by the state. This site also contains information naprapaths will need to become licensed and remain licensed to practice in Nevada.
What is Naprapathy?
Find Nevada Revised Statutes for Naprapaths at Chapter 634B.
“Naprapathy” means the diagnosis and treatment of contractures, muscle spasms, inflammation, scars, adhesions, lesions, laxity, hypotonicity, rigidity, structural imbalances, bruises, contusions, muscular atrophy, partial separation of connective tissue fibers and other connective tissue disorders through the use of techniques.
This does not include:
(1) Surgery, pharmacology or invasive diagnostic testing;
(2) Physical therapy, as defined in NRS 640.022, or the practice of physical therapy, as
defined in NRS 640.024;
(3) Chiropractic, as defined in NRS 634.013, or any manipulation that constitutes
chiropractic adjustment, as defined in NRS 634.014;
(4) Massage therapy, as defined in NRS 640C.060, or structural integration, as defined in
NRS 640C.085; or
(5) Any procedure that breaks the skin, including, without limitation, the use of needles
or syringes.
How Do I Become a Naprapath?
To become a naprapath in Nevada you must be a graduate of a Division of Public and Behavioral Health approved program of naprapathy education. For a list of approved programs, please refer to the Naprapathy Programs of Education section.
After you graduate from an approved program, you must obtain licensure as a naprapath in Nevada prior to practicing naprapathy in Nevada. Please refer to the Licensing Section.
Naprapathy Programs of Education
Licensing
Naprapathic Practice Advisory Board