For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MASSAGE THERAPIST. An individual, other than a person licensed as a medical doctor; chiropractor; osteopath; podiatrist; licensed nurse; physical therapist; athletic director or trainer; or beautician or barber who confine his/her treatment to the scalp, face and neck; who for compensation practices and provides massage therapy.
MASSAGE THERAPY. The method of treating the superficial parts of the human body by rubbing, pressing, stroking, kneading, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating with the hand or any instrument.
(Ord. 401, passed 12-21-2010)