For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MASSAGE. The practice of a profession, scientifically applied to the patient by the operator's hands.
MASSAGE THERAPIST. Any person who practices or administers as to all or any of the following named subjects, and who has made a study of the underlying principles of anatomy and physiology as generally included in a regular course of study by a recognized and approved school of massage, to wit, the art of body massage either by hands, or with a mechanical or vibratory apparatus for the purpose of body massaging, reducing, or contouring; the use of oil rubs, heat lamps, salt glows, hot and cold packs, tub, shower, or cabinet baths. Variations of the following procedures are employed: touch, stroking, friction, kneading, vibration, percussion, and medical gymnastics. Massage therapists shall not diagnose or treat classified diseases, nor practice spinal or other joint manipulations, nor prescribe medicines or drugs.
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS. Any massage establishment, or place of business wherein massage, as to all or any one or more of the above named subjects and methods of treatment, as defined in this section, is administered or used.
