For immediate release: September 29, 2017 (17-137)
Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Strategic Communications Office 360-549-6471
King County massage therapist suspended on allegations of sexual assault
OLYMPIA – State Department of Health officials immediately suspended King County massage therapist Matthew Thomas Boldt (MA.60579166) pending further legal action.
In July 2017 Boldt allegedly sexually assaulted a female client during a massage therapy session. Charges say Boldt confessed to the sexual assault during an interview with a Department of Health investigator.
Boldt cannot practice massage in Washington until the charges are resolved. He has 20 days to respond to the charges and request a hearing.
The legal documents on this case can be seen online by clicking the link on Provider Credential Search on the Department of Health website; copies can be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call that number to report their complaint.
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