and you practice same without that license, then you are afoul of the law by definition.

Some states regard this as a felony, so it can be more severe than sex for pay.

Of course, if not done for money, or if the party refers to the practice as a body rub, then, presumably, they don't run afoul of the law.

Of course, LE can bust anyone and try to make the charges stick, so be careful of getting to creative.

Even if you beat a rap in court, you still have lost.

(still not a lawyer)

No loophole.  You can call it anything you want.  Consenting adults in a private setting...  it's all good until money changes hands.

And a big kiss to Beverly. From your secret admirire (however the F5^k you spell that).