§ 22-116. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Massage parlor means a place or establishment where the primary or secondary function is to offer massage or massage therapy or body work.

Massage therapist or bodyworker means a person who engages in massage therapy or bodywork.

Massage therapy or bodywork:

(1)

Means the science and healing art that uses manual actions to palpate and manipulate the soft tissue of the human body and includes determining whether massage therapy or body work is appropriate or contraindicated, or whether a referral to another health care practitioner is appropriate.

(2)

Does not include making a medical diagnosis or any service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine or physical therapy is required by law.

(Ord. No. 638-99, § 1(12.22), 8-9-1999)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.