For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms and words are defined as follows:
“Massage.” A manual soft tissue manipulation, and includes holding, causing movement, and/or applying pressure to the body.
“Massage establishment.” Any building, room, place or establishment, other than a massage therapy school certified by the state, or a regularly licensed hospital or dispensary, where massage and/or massage therapy are practiced upon the human body with or without the use of mechanical or bath devices, by anyone not a physician, osteopath, chiropractor, podiatrist or physical therapist duly registered with and licensed by the state.
“Masseuse, masseur.” A person who practices massage but does not meet any of the criteria for permit or permit exemption in Section 5.24.020.
“Massage therapist.” A person who practices, administers or teaches all or any of the subjects or methods of treatment defined herein as massage therapy pursuant to Indiana Code, 25-21.8 as amended.
“Massage therapy” means the application of massage techniques on the human body, including, the use of touch, pressure, percussion, kneading, movement, positioning, nonspecific stretching, stretching within the normal anatomical range of movement, and holding, with or without the use of massage devices that mimic or enhance manual measures; and the external application of heat, cold, water, ice, stones, lubricants, abrasives, and topical preparation, that are not classified as prescription drugs; and does not include: spinal manipulation; and diagnosis or prescribing drugs for which a license is required pursuant to Indiana Code, 25-21.8-1-4 as amended.
“Massage therapy practice.” A building, room, place or establishment that employs only massage therapists to perform massage therapy.
“Person employed.” Any person who performs any function at a massage establishment, including but not limited to a masseuse, masseur or massage attendant, either:
1. As an employee or independent contractor; or
2. Otherwise, with the knowledge and consent of the owner or operator of the establishment.
“Sexual and/or genital area” means and includes genitals, pubic area, anus or perineum, and breast.
(Ord. 6-2012, 2012)