[R.O. 2008 §15-101; Ord. No. 2272 §1, 4-26-2004]
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Massage
Therapy Ordinance of the City of Creve Coeur".
[R.O. 2008 §15-102; Ord. No. 2272 §1, 4-26-2004]
It is hereby declared that massage therapy as defined in this
Chapter is a business affecting the public health, safety and general
welfare.
[R.O. 2008 §15-103; Ord. No. 2272 §1, 4-26-2004]
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words or phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section:
Any person who applies for a permit as required by this Chapter.
Any and all persons, other than a massage therapist, who
render any service for a permittee, who receive compensation directly
from a permittee and who generally have no direct physical contact
with customers or clients.
Official authorization issued by the State to perform massage
therapy or operate a massage business, including provisional license
and student license.
Any place of business in which massage therapy is practiced.
Any person who practices or holds themselves out as a practitioner
of massage therapy within the City.
A health care profession that 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 as defined
in Chapter 329, RSMo.
Massage therapy performed not at a fixed location but at
locations designated by the massage therapist, customer or client
from time to time.
Official authorization issued by the City to perform massage
therapy, outcall massage therapy or to operate a massage business
within the City.
Any person receiving a permit from the City to operate a
massage business or perform massage therapy or perform outcall massage
therapy services under the provisions of this Chapter.
