§ 22-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Massage therapy or body work: The following that are undertaken to increase wellness, relaxation, stress reduction, relief and postural improvement or provide general or specific therapeutic benefits:

(1)

The manual application of compression, stretch, vibration or mobilization of the organs and tissue beneath the dermis, including the components of the musculoskeletal system, peripheral vessels of the circulatory system and fascia when applied primarily to parts of the body other than the hands, feet and head.

(2)

The manual application of compression, stretch, vibration or mobilization using the forearms, elbows, knees or feet or handheld mechanical or electrical devices.

(3)

Any combination of range of motion, direction, assisted or passive movement of the joints.

(4)

Hydrotherapy, including the therapeutic application of water, heat, cold, wraps, essential oils, skin brushing, salt glows and similar applications of product to the skin.

Massage establishment: Any place of business where any massage therapy or body work is practiced or administered.

Massage therapist: A non-medical health care practitioner who offers service to the public using massage therapy or body work in caring for clients, and has obtained a license as required by Title 32, Chapter 42 Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended.

Persons financially interested: For a corporation, any person who is the beneficial owner of at least fifty (50) percent of the shares of such corporation; for a limited liability company, all members; for a non-corporate business, any person who shares in, directly or indirectly, at least fifty (50) percent of any financial gain attributable to such business as in owner, proprietor or otherwise.

(Ord. No. 2400, § 1, 7-27-04; Ord. No. 2422, § 1, 1-25-05)