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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

“Massage” and “massage therapy” mean a health care service involving the external manipulation or pressure of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy includes massage techniques such as methods of effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, tapping, compressions, vibration, friction, nerve strokes, and Swedish gymnastics or movements either by manual means, as they relate to massage, with or without the aids of superficial heat, cold, water, lubricants, or salts. Massage therapy does not include diagnosis or attempts to adjust or manipulate any articulations of the body or spine or mobilization of these articulations by the use of a thrusting force.

“Massage business” means the operation of a business where massages are given.

“Massage practitioner” means an individual licensed under this chapter. [Ord. 2840 § 1, 1991; Code 1970 § 5.70.010.]