3-26-1: DEFINITIONS:
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms as used in this chapter shall be construed according to the definitions given below:
CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST:
An individual who is licensed by the State of Illinois authorizing the practice of massage therapy under the Massage Licensing Act (225 ILCS 57/1) who engages in the practice of massage for compensation.
EMPLOYEE:
Any person, over eighteen (18) years of age, including a massage therapist, who renders any service in connection with the operation of a massage business and receives compensation from the operator of the business or patrons.
HEALTH OFFICER:
The Director of the City of Sycamore Community Development Department or an authorized DeKalb County Health Department employee.
LICENSEE:
The operator of a massage establishment.
MASSAGE or MASSAGE THERAPY:
A system of structured palpation or movement of the soft tissue of the body. The system may include techniques such as effleurage or stroking and gliding, petrissage or kneading, tapotement or percussion, friction, vibration, compression, and stretching activities as they pertain to massage therapy. These techniques may be applied by a licensed massage therapist with or without the aid of lubricants, salt, or herbal preparations, hydro massage, thermal massage, or a massage device that mimics or enhances the actions possible by human hands. The purpose of the practice of massage, as licensed under this Code, is to enhance the general health and well-being of the mind and body of the recipient. “Massage” does not include the diagnosis of a specific pathology or those acts of physical therapy or therapeutic or corrective measures that are outside the scope of massage therapy practice as defined in this section.
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT:
Any establishment having a fixed place of business within the City where any person, firm, association, or corporation engages in, or carries on, or permits to be engaged in or carried on, massage or massage therapy as defined herein by one or more persons licensed by the State of Illinois as a massage therapist.
MASSAGE THERAPIST IN TRAINING:
An individual who is actively enrolled in the field of massage therapy in an educational institution accredited by a state or any state government agency and is working under the direct supervision of a licensed certified massage therapist.
OUT-CALL MASSAGE SERVICE:
Any business, the function of which is to engage in or carry on massages at a location designated by the customer or client rather than a licensed massage establishment.
PERSON:
Any individual, partnership, firm association, joint stock company, corporation or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.
SEXUAL OR GENITAL AREA:
Genitals, pubic area, anus or perineum of any person, or the vulva or breasts of a female. (Ord. 2020.05, 7-6-2020)