The following words, terms and phrases when used in this section are defined as follows:
A. "Massage" is the manipulation of body tissues for remedial, hygienic or other purposes by rubbing, touching, stroking, tapping, kneading or vibrating with the hands or by an instrument.
B. "Massage parlor" as used in this Chapter shall be construed and deemed to mean any massage establishment, or place of business wherein massage as to all, or any one or more of the subjects and methods listed in subsection C of this section are administered or used.
C. "Massage technician" means any person who practices or administers as to all or any of the following named subjects, and who has made a study of the underlying principles of anatomy and physiology as generally included in a regular course of study by a recognized and approved school of massage: the art of body massage, either by hands or with a mechanical or vibratory apparatus for the purpose of body massaging, reducing or contouring; the use of oil rubs, heat lamps, salt glows, hot and cold packs, tub, shower or cabinet baths; variations of the following procedures are employed: touch, stroking, friction, kneading, vibration, percussion and medical gymnastics. Massage technicians shall not diagnose or treat classified diseases, nor practice spinal or other joint manipulations, nor prescribe medicines or drugs.
(Ord. 3495, 4-24-75; Ord. 763, 3-02-1920)