This chapter applies to the profession of massage therapy.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PRACTICE OF MASSAGE THERAPY
The practice of the profession of massage therapy is defined
as engaging in applying a scientific system of activity to the muscular
structure of the human body by means of stroking, kneading, and tapping
with the hands for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit
the practice of massage therapy by:
A. Any person who is authorized to practice medicine, nursing, osteopathy,
physiotherapy, chiropractic, or podiatry in accordance with the provisions
of this title.
B. Barber shops or beauty parlors which customarily give massages for
the purpose of beautification by any licensed barber or beauty culturist.
C. Any person employed in a medical institution licensed or chartered by the State of New York, provided that such person is under the on-site supervision of a person licensed to practice massage therapy or authorized to practice massage therapy by Subsection
A of this section, or by any person enrolled in a program of a school or institute of massage therapy registered by the Education Department, or enrolled in a program which satisfies the requirements of §
111-3 of this chapter, provided that such person is under the on-site supervision of a person licensed to practice massage therapy or authorized to practice massage therapy by Subsection
A of this section.
D. Any person duly employed as a trainer by a professional athletic
association, club or team, or as a member of the physical education
department of an accredited university, college or high school.
E. Any person employed by a corporation or association organized exclusively
for the moral or mental improvement of men, women or children.
To the extent that this chapter may conflict with applicable
portions of the Town Law of the State of New York, it is the stated
intention of the Town to exercise its authority to supersede and amend,
as granted under the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York,
§ 10. The Town hereby provides notice that it is exercising
its authority to supersede and amend pursuant to Municipal Home Rule
Law of the State of New York § 22.