Unless otherwise specified, this chapter shall not apply to:
(A) Persons holding a valid certificate to practice the healing arts under the laws of the state including, but not limited to, holders of medical degrees such as physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, naturopaths, podiatrists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses;
(B) State-licensed hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums, physiotherapy establishments or other state-licensed physical or mental health facilities and their employees;
(C) Recognized schools of massage and their students in training; provided, the students provide message therapy only under the direct personal supervision of an instructor;
(D) Barbers and cosmetologists who are licensed under the laws of the state while providing massage therapy within the scope of their licenses; provided that, the massage therapy is limited solely to the neck, face, scalp, feet and lower limbs up to the knees, and hands and arms, of their patrons; and
(E) Persons who provide massage therapy to amateur, semi-professional or professional athletes or athletic teams, facilities or events, so long as such persons do not practice massage therapy as their primary occupation in the city.
(Ord. 2009-64, passed 11-17-2009)