For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“BOARD.” The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy.
“BOARD-APPROVED MASSAGE PROGRAM.” A program that meets minimum standards for training and curriculum as determined by the Board.
“LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.” A licensed massage therapist, physician, nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, podiatrist or chiropractor.
“LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST.” A person who is licensed by the Board to administer massage or massage therapy to the public for compensation.
“MASSAGE.” The application, by a massage therapist licensed by the Board, of a system of structured touch, pressure, movement, and holding to the soft tissues of the human body with the intent to enhance or restore the health and well-being of the client. The practice includes the external application of water, heat, cold, lubricants, salt scrubs, or other topical preparations; use of electromechanical devices that mimic or enhance the actions of the hands; and determination of whether massage therapy is appropriate or contraindicated, or whether referral to another health care practitioner is appropriate.
“MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT.” An establishment providing massages, for hire, by persons other than a licensed health care professional.
“MASSEUR OR MASSEUSE.” An individual, other than a licensed health care professional, engaged in the practice of giving or performing a massage.
“PERSON.” An individual (male or female), firm, partnership, joint venture, association, independent contractor, foreign or domestic corporation, trust, estate, assignee, receiver or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
“NUDITY” or “STATE OR NUDITY.” The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, vulva, anus, anal cleft or cleavage with less than a fully opaque covering of any part of the nipple, or the showing of the covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state.
“SEMI-NUDE” or “IN A SEMI-NUDE CONDITION.” The showing of the female breast below a horizontal line across the top of the areola at its highest point or the showing of the male or female buttocks. This definition shall include the entire lower portion of the human female breast, but shall not include any portion of the cleavage of the human female breast, exhibited by a dress, blouse, skirt, leotard, bathing suit, or other apparel, provided the areola is not exposed in whole or in part.
(Ord. 2-04, passed 1-14-04)