§ 8-313. Definitions

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly implies otherwise:

Massage and therapeutic massage are used interchangeably to mean any method of rubbing, kneading, tapping, vibration, compression, percussion, application of friction or manipulation of the external parts of the human body with the hands or other parts of the body or with the aid of any instrument or device.

Massage establishment and therapeutic massage establishment are used interchangeably to mean any business, including, but not limited to, a sole proprietorship in which the business operations consist of providing or making available massage in the town for consideration or gratuity or with the expectation of receiving consideration or gratuity, whether or not the business has a fixed place of business within the town limits.

Massage therapist means any person who performs therapeutic massage for consideration or gratuity or with the expectation of receiving consideration or gratuity.

Town means the Town of Falmouth.

The following persons shall be exempt from this article:

(1) Members of other professions licensed, certified or registered by the state, including but not limited to physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, cosmetologists or registered nurses performing soft tissue manipulation consistent with the laws of the state governing their practices, provided they do not use the title "massage therapist" unless they choose to meet the requirements of this article.

(2) Individuals who practice other forms of tissue work exclusive of massage therapy, such as rolfing, Trager, reflexology, Shiatsu Reiki and polarity, if these practitioners do not use the title "massage therapist" unless they choose to meet the requirements of this article.

(Ord. of 5-28-97, § 3)