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Massage means the systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body of <br /> another by rubbing,pressing, stroking, kneading,tapping, pounding, vibrating, or stimulating with the hands, <br /> arms, or feet, or by mechanical devices and tools which mimic or enhance manual actions, for hire or for <br /> consideration, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client, including the <br /> application of heat, cold, water, mild abrasives, heliotherapy,topical preparations not classified as prescription <br /> drugs and instruction in self-care and stress management. The term does not include such activities performed <br /> exclusively on a person's hands and/or feet in conjunction with a manicure or pedicure. The practice is distinct <br /> from the practice of inedicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, or podiatry. Persons duly <br /> licensed by the state to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, or podiatry, <br /> nurses or persons performing therapeutic massages who work solely under the direction of such persons, <br /> athletic directors and trainers, certified by an accrediting agency and employed by an accredited and licensed <br /> educational institution shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. <br /> (Ord.No. 71 3rd series, § 1, 6-28-2010) <br />