For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Any process consisting of kneading, rubbing or otherwise
manipulating the skin of the body of a human being, either with the
hand or by means of electrical instruments or apparatus or other special
apparatus.
Any building, room, place or establishment other than a regularly
licensed hospital where manipulated massage or manipulated exercises
are practiced upon the human body by anyone not a duly licensed physician,
whether with or without use of mechanical, therapeutic or bathing
devices, and shall include Turkish bathhouses.
(2000 Code, sec. 7-131)
This article shall not apply to the following:
(1)
A
licensed physical therapist, a licensed athletic trainer, a licensed
cosmetologist, or a licensed barber performing functions authorized
under the license held, a licensed physician or chiropractor, or any
individual working under the direct supervision of a licensed physician
or chiropractor, while engaged in practicing the healing arts.
(2)
The
administration of massage for therapeutic purposes in a hospital,
nursing home or other health care facility.
(3)
A
massage establishment operated by a nonprofit corporation, provided
that such massage establishment is not the sole or principal activity
of the nonprofit corporation.
(2000 Code, sec. 7-132)
