Massage Therapists Call for Legal Action Against Clients — Including Famous Athletes — Who Behave Badly

Group outlines protocols for dealing with professional athletes like Justin Tucker.

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Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the third quarter after missing his third kick of the night against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 1, 2024 at Baltimore, Maryland. Greg Fiume/Getty Images

The American Massage Therapy Association, a non-profit group of more than 100,000 licensed massage therapists, believes clients who engage in unprofessional or disrespectful behavior, including inappropriate touch or any related suggestions, during sessions should face legal consequences — regardless of whether they are famous athletes or not.

While not speaking specifically about the allegations surrounding Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, a spokesman for the AMTA says the organization endorses professional standards and continually advises massage therapists to immediately terminate any session when inappropriate behavior occurs and report it to a supervisor.

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