Carter Law Group’s sexual assault lawyers are ready to build a strong and effective case for sex crimes by massage therapist victims. Contact us today.
Representing Victims of Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Exploitation Against Massage Therapists and their Employers Across the Country.
Massage therapy is a billion-dollar industry nationwide. People seek relaxation and physical therapy from massages every day – about 1 out of every 4 adults has had a massage within the past year. Spas, hotels, and specialized businesses all promise relaxation, pain relief, detox, and therapy. What these places do their best to hide, however, are extraordinary incidents of sexual assault in the massage therapy setting.
It is often particularly daunting for these survivors to come forward. Perpetrators are quick to deny any wrongdoing, and employers are quick to believe their employees, not wanting the stigma of sexual assault connected to their business. This behavior often retraumatizes and revictimizes the survivor over again, intensifying their psychological and mental injuries. Carter Law Group attorneys are trained to avoid retraumatization triggers and do everything they can to make our clients feel as comfortable with us as possible.
Carter Law Group Fights For Sex Crimes by Massage Therapists Victims
If you or a loved one experienced sexual crimes at the hands of a massage therapist, reach out to one of our trained sexual assault attorneys today. As always, consultations with Carter Law Group are free.
Statutes of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Cases
With more and more states passing laws extending statutes of limitations—the time period in which you must file a lawsuit—the deadlines to file cases are constantly evolving. Act quickly and contact an experienced sexual crimes attorney at Carter Law Group to discuss your legal options today.
Massage Therapy Licensing
In most states, including Texas, massage therapists are licensed and regulated by the state’s Department of Health. This means that they should have a license number, which should be provided to you if and when you request it from either the therapist or the establishment you’re visiting. All regulatory boards have a process for submitting complaints against licensed massage therapists. This process varies from state to state.
Inappropriate Touching During a Massage
Sexual abuse by massage therapists is among the most under-reported forms of sexual assault. No massage therapist should ever, under any circumstances, make contact with your genital area or breasts. Unless you have specifically given approval to massage your buttocks, no massage therapist should make contact with your buttocks. This contact is considered sexual contact and is strictly prohibited. Indeed, professional ethics and licensing rules, as well as state criminal laws, strictly prohibit this kind of sexual touching.
Sexual Assault Is Rampant in Massage Therapy.
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of sexual assault cases filed against massage therapists and their employers. There have been thousands of lawsuits filed against massage therapy chains like Massage Envy, Hand & Stone, Massage Green, Massage LuXe, Elements Massage, and Massage Heights, as well as spas at hotel chains, and smaller, local spas.
In a massage therapy setting, there is an imbalance of power between the therapist and the client. The client is completely naked, totally at the will and mercy of the therapist they’re trusting. The client is seeking a relaxing experience – one that will ease physical and mental tension. The client is advised to close their eyes, relax, let their guard down, all while being completely or partially naked – all elements that help sexual criminals commit their crimes.
