As used in this Article, the following terms shall have these
prescribed meanings:
MASSAGE THERAPIST
A health care practitioner who provides or offers to provide
massage therapy, as provided in Sections 324.240 to 324.275, RSMo.,
to any person at no cost or for a fee, monetary or otherwise, implying
that the massage therapist is trained, experienced and licensed in
massage therapy, and who holds a current, valid license to practice
massage therapy.
MASSAGE THERAPY
A health care profession which involves the treatment of
the body's tonus system through the scientific or skillful touching,
rubbing, pressing or other movements of the soft tissues of the body
with the hands, forearms, elbows, or feet, or with the aid of mechanical
apparatus, for relaxation, therapeutic, remedial or health maintenance
purposes to enhance the mental and physical well-being of the client,
but does not include the prescription of medication, spinal or joint
manipulation, the diagnosis of illness or disease, or any service
or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic,
physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law, or to those occupations
defined in Chapter 329, RSMo.
[CC 1990 §14-679]
The term of any license issued under this Article shall be for
one (1) year. The annual fee therefor shall be the sum of one dollar
($1.00) for each one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of the annual gross
amount of all receipts. The minimum license fee shall be the sum of
one hundred dollars ($100.00). No license issued under this Article
shall be transferable.