Authorities: Massage therapist inappropriately touched women
A Phoenixville massage therapist has been arrested after he allegedly inappropriately touched women during massages, police said.
Steven Waldman, 57, was arrested for indecent assault in connection with several incidents that took place between November of 2017 and September of 2018, at the Steve Waldman Massage business located at 333 Morgan Street in Phoenixville. Waldman is a licensed massage therapist.
The Phoenixville Police Department recently conducted an investigation related to a local massage therapy business. The investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly engaged in an illegal course of conduct with multiple clients.
Police said the reports were from women who indicated Waldman touched them inappropriately during massages. As a result of the investigation, Waldman was arrested on three counts of indecent assault on Oct. 31.
Waldman has been a full-time massage therapist since 1996, according to his web site. He studied massage therapy at the Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy in Wayne.
The web site states that Waldman offers a unique combination of superior strength, sensitivity and experience that enables Waldman to work deeply while imparting a feeling of relaxation. The web site lists his hourly service at $75, or a one-hour house call for $100.
Based on the facts of the investigation, Phoenixville Det. Sgt. Patrick Mark believes there may be additional victims. Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact him at 610933-1180, extension 815, or email him at pmark@phoenixville.org.