§ 11-4.2-2. Provision of massages.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for any person to provide or administer a massage at any location in the city.

(b)

Only the following persons may provide or administer a massage in the city:

(1)

persons who are certified as a therapist by, and are in good standing with, the Virginia Board of Nursing:

(2)

persons:

(i)

at a hospital, nursing home or medical clinic, or at the office of a duly licensed physician, surgeon, physical therapist, chiropractor or osteopath; or

(ii)

at a barbershop or beauty salon; provided, that, at this location, the person may only provide a massage to the scalp, face, neck or shoulders of the massage recipient. (Ord. No. 4516, 1/12/08, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 4837, 10/19/13, Sec. 1)