Body Rub Parlour
In the City of Vaughan, a licence is required to operate a Body Rub Parlour or to work in the following occupations Body Rub Parlours.
About these licences
- Body Rub Parlour Attendant: Required to either perform massages or body rubs by any person not licensed or registered to perform massages for therapeutic purposes (such as a registered massage therapist) or to operate an establishment where those take place.
- Body Rub Parlour Operator: Required to either perform massages or body rubs by any person not licensed or registered to perform massages for therapeutic purposes (such as a registered massage therapist) or to operate an establishment where those take place.
- Body Rub Parlour: Required to operate a premises where massages or body rubs are performed as part of a business by any person not licensed or registered to perform massages for therapeutic purposes (such as a registered massage therapist).
Note that applicants for the Body Rub Parlour Attendant licence must apply themselves; an authorized agent is not permitted.
To apply for a Body Rub Licence
Body Rub Licence applications must be submitted in person to enable verification of the applicant's identity and supporting documentation, ensure required declarations are completed, and support compliance with municipal licensing and public safety requirements.
In-person:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Application forms
The attendant and operator licences require a photo of the applicant to be submitted, as described here.
Body Rub Parlour Application (PDF)
Body Rub Parlour Attendant Application (PDF)
Body Rub Parlour Operator Application (PDF)
Notes About Zoning
- To apply for a new licence, a Zoning Clearance, issued within the last 365 days, is required to be submitted with the application form above.
- You can apply for a Zoning Clearance online here.
Fees
Body rub attendant
| Fee | 2026 | 2027 |
| Initial fee | $ 380 | $ 392 |
| Renewal fee | $ 321 | $ 331 |
Body rub operator
| Fee | 2026 | 2027 |
| Initial fee | $ 277 | $ 286 |
| Renewal fee | $ 234 | $ 242 |
Body rub parlour
| Fee | 2026 | 2027 |
| Initial fee | $ 9,460 | $ 9,744 |
| Renewal fee | $ 7,771 | $ 8,005 |