§ 115.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   HEALTH MASSAGE/BODY WORK THERAPIST. Any person, male or female, engaged in the practice of health massage/body work therapy who: has graduated from an institute or school of massage therapy licensed under a state licensing requirement, is certified by the American Massage Therapy Association or the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work, or meets the criteria of § 115.03 herein below.
   HEALTH MASSAGE/BODY WORK THERAPY. Systems of activity applied to the superficial or deep tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue, skin) of the body by means of applying pressure with the hands, feet, arms, or elbows for therapeutic and/or relaxing purposes. Soft tissue health massage/body work practices are designed to promote general relaxation, improve flexibility and pliability of the soft tissues, or relieve stress and muscle hypertension; and to enhance a general sense of well-being in the client. The term THERAPY does not include the diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease; medical procedures; or the use of modalities for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture or podiatry is required by law.
   HEALTH MASSAGE/BODY WORK THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT. Any business or establishment wherein health massage/body work therapy is performed solely by health massage/body work therapists.
(Ord. passed 7-8-96)