§ 605.39. Massage distinguished.  


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  • The practice of massage is hereby declared to be distinct from the practice of medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy or podiatry, and persons duly licensed in this State to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy or podiatry, nurses who work solely under the direction of any such persons, athletic directors and trainers are hereby expressly excluded from the provisions of this section. Beauty culturists and barbers who do not give, or hold themselves out to give, massage treatments, as defined herein, other than are customarily given in such shops or places of business for the purpose of beautification only, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.