HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL ORDINANCE NO. 97-089CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE 97- 89
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 150 OF THE
LAKE ELMO MUNICIPAL CODE
TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Section 1. Amendment: Section 150 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code is hereby amended to
included the definition of Therapeutic Massage, to wit:
Therapeutic Massagg The process by which a practitioner applies massage therapy
techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the
health and well being of the client. The rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, positioning,
causing movement and applying touch and pressure to the body. Adjunctive therapies may
include: (1) Application of heat, cold, water, mild abrasives, heliotherapy, topical
preparations not classified as prescription drugs; (2) the use of mechanical devices and
tools which mimic or enhance manual actions; and, (3) instructed self -care and
management. Massage therapy shall not include techniques traditionally practiced by
chiropractors. Therapeutic Massage shall be performed only by a person who has provided
the City with proof of Professional Liability Insurance and/or National Certification.
Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication
according to law.
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Lee Hunt, Mayor
Attest
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Mary Kue fner, City Clerk/Administrator
Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council this 20th day of November 2001.
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Published in the Stillwater Gazette on the 19 dayof . , 2001.