Massage therapy is meant to offer healing, comfort, and stress relief — not fear or trauma. But in recent years, a disturbing number of sexual assault lawsuits against massage therapists have been filed across the United States. Women and men alike have come forward to report abuse during massage sessions at both independent practices and national spa franchises, including Massage Envy, MassageLuXe, Elements Massage, and Woodhouse Spa. These cases often reveal shocking failures in hiring practices, background checks, and internal oversight, placing vulnerable clients at risk.
If you or someone you love has been sexually assaulted during a massage, you are not alone… and you have legal options. A massage sexual assault lawsuit can hold both the abuser and the spa or franchise accountable for failing to protect clients. Many survivors are now seeking settlement compensation or a jury payout for the emotional, physical, and psychological damage they suffered, along with changes in industry policies to prevent future incidents.
At the heart of these claims is the violation of a deeply personal boundary. Victims often report feeling trapped, disrobed, and powerless — assaulted under the guise of therapeutic treatment. And when spas fail to take swift action or try to silence or dismiss complaints, the trauma deepens. Through civil litigation, survivors are demanding accountability, safer client protocols, and public acknowledgment of the harm they endured.
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