The following establishments shall not be considered massage establishments and shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter:
(A) Medical care institution, as defined in § 119.01;
(B) Groups of qualified professionals, including chiropodists, osteopaths, chiropractors, registered nurses, practical nurses, occupational therapists, cosmeticians and estheticians, in a manner consistent with their training and the code of ethics of their respective professions, if the individuals engaged in the practice of massage therapy in such groups are licensed, registered or certified to practice in their respective professions in the State of Illinois;
(C) Any religious organization, or any park district, school district or other unit of local government if the individuals engaged in the practice of massage therapy are licensed to do so by the State of Illinois;
(D) Private or public schools, colleges or universities, or any athletic team regularly organized and engaging in competition, who employ athletic trainers;
(E) Schools or programs licensed by the State of Illinois or accredited by a national accrediting association in medicine, osteopathy, or any of the professional groups identified in division (B);
(F) Barber shops, beauty salons or other businesses engaged in cosmetology or aesthetics, including day spas as defined in this chapter, and employing individuals who practice under a valid license or certificate of registration issued by the State of Illinois as a barber or cosmetologist; provided that this exemption shall permit only normal and customary barber or cosmetologist services involving incidental physical contact, which would otherwise qualify as massage therapy, such as scalp rubs and facials. If such a barber shop, beauty salon or other business engaged in cosmetology or aesthetics, including days spas, also provides massage therapy beyond that which would be authorized by the professional state license or certification issued to an individual as a barber or cosmetologist, the individuals providing massage therapy shall be required to have a valid and current Illinois license for the practice of massage therapy, and the establishment shall be required to hold a license for a massage establishment pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 09-44, passed 2-23-10)