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From:Sathe, Joseph L. <br />To:Barb Collins; Riggs, Scott J. <br />Cc:Short, Jean M.; Nyle Zikmund; Kari Tholkes <br />Subject:RE: PLEASE READ <br />Date:Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:08:03 PM <br />Attachments:image001.png <br />image002.png <br />Hi Barb: <br />Based on the information Mr. Wragg provided on Rosen Method Body Work, there is not a <br />crystal clear answer, but I think it could be reasonable to determine that Rosen Method Body <br />Work meets the definition of “massage” under the ordinance. <br />The city code definition of massage includes “[t]he rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping or <br />rolling of the body of another person with the hands for the purpose of physical fitness, health <br />care referral, relaxation and for no other purpose.” <br />Based on the information provided by Mr. Wragg and a quick internet search, Rosen Method <br />Body Work appears to involve the practitioner placing their hands on another person to identify <br />areas of tension combined with the practitioner speaking to the other person. It appears that <br />the practitioner’s hands are not static and there is some movement while on the other person <br />but there does not appear to be manipulation of muscles. Whether the touch involved in the <br />Rosen Body Work constitutes “massage” under the City Code is not explicitly clear, but <br />because the definition of massage is broad and includes “stroking” and “tapping” and not just <br />intrusive muscle manipulation (e.g., “kneading”), I think it would be reasonable to determine <br />that it falls into the definition of “massage” and would require a license. <br />It is hard to describe so I would encourage you to look up videos on Youtube to see for yourself <br />as well. <br />I also reviewed the exemptions in City Code, section 114.004 and do not think any apply. <br />The threshold of when any “touch” becomes “massage” is not a bright line, so staff could also <br />reasonably interpret Rosen Method Body Work to be allowed a not meeting the definition of <br />“massage”. Given the heightened level on interest that comes with massage and massage <br />therapy, my recommendation would be to give the council the opportunity to weigh in on <br />whether to amend the city code to explicitly roll Rosen Method Body Work into the massage <br />therapy regulations or exempt it from licensure. Unfortunately, that does not help Mr. Wragg <br />given his lease timing considerations. <br />One other thing to consider is whether staff think that Mr. Wragg’s training could meet the <br />definition of “recognized school”. There is some leeway in that definition, but it would mean <br />that Mr. Wragg is conceding that, under the ordinance, Rosen Method Body Work is <br />“massage”. Again, my recommendation would be to have council explicitly include Rosen <br />Item 01