Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this Article shall govern the construction of this Chapter.
“Employee”
shall mean any person, including the certified massage therapist or certified massage practitioner, who renders any service to the permittee, who receives compensation directly from the permittee, and who has a physical contact with the customers and clients.
“Massage”
shall mean the application of various techniques to the soft tissues of the human body as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 4601. Application of massage techniques may include, but is not limited to, any method of pressure or friction, stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, stretching, pounding, vibrating, or stimulating the external surfaces of the body with hands or with any object or appliance.
“Person”
shall mean any individual, copartnership, firm, association, joint stock company, corporation or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.