Beneath the unassuming exterior of the “Massage Therapy Clinic” in the basement of Asa Norte’s bustling commercial district lies a world of paid pleasure pulses, where the word “therapist” takes on a spicier meaning.
What the establishment advertises as a wellness haven with massage therapy and reception services, emphasizing a “reserved environment,” “sanitized towels,” and “professional service,” soon reveals itself to be an elaborate sexual services scheme disguised as discretion and health.
After all, this treatment serves as a pretense to always keep the customers of Esplanada dos Ministerios in mind and provide them with a “snack” during lunch or at the end of work. Massage parlors invest heavily in veils of decency. Through WhatsApp, the facility guarantees a private entrance and private room. Meticulously detailed access logistics are the first sign of business sensitivity.
During business hours, please use the stairs on the side of the building. After 6 p.m. and on Saturdays and public holidays, access will be limited to the back door using an intercom, and the flow of the public through the courthouse will be isolated. Everything is thought out so that the arrival of clients, who are most often worried about exposure, does not arouse suspicion in the bustle of Asa Norte.
free paradise
But the entire “therapeutic” façade crumbles the moment a client steps through the smoked glass doors into a small but effective haven of freedom. A cramped waiting room with black leather sofas, chairs, and the essential air conditioner is where the smokescreen dissipates.
The receptionist is a middle-aged blonde guardian with clear eyes and a disconcerting friendliness. She is the person who announces her “dastardly plan” with candor and ease, as one would expect from someone who has been working on this issue for many years.
“Here, it’s R$250 for a massage and final relaxation,” the manager said, pointing to a QR code on the wall. Claim posters are the ultimate proof of this artificial practice. The breakdown of the value is 170 reais for the supposed “cure” and a further 80 reais for the “special additive” explicitly named “pleasure doze”.
“Therapist” parade
While waiting in the room, the client is introduced to the “cast member.” The young women announced as “therapists” parade individually, each with their own unique role and style.
The first has long black hair, appears to be in his early twenties, and has a sinister smile framed by braces fixed to his teeth. Her outfit, shorts and top, fulfills the function of seduction without clearly respecting the “massage” dress code.
The second Serelepe arrived soon. She enters the environment and paralyzes it. This voluptuous girl, wearing only a completely transparent red lace nightgown, leaves little to the imagination and reveals the true nature of the “session” without mincing words.
The third, a more modest look in shorts and a mini-blouse, was the oldest of the trio who was able to join us on an afternoon earlier in the week, just after lunch. On this day, only three girls were able to provide “relaxation services.”
After the presentation, the house manager will come back and ask which therapist is best. After citing a “tight schedule” as an excuse, the reporter left without undergoing a treatment session.
touch ethics
Institutions’ use of the term “therapist” for sexual purposes is not just a euphemism, but an abuse that discredits serious professionals. Massage therapy and other therapies require training, ethics, and technical knowledge to support people’s physical or psychological health. Use of this title in a purely erotic context downplays the seriousness and eligibility requirements essential to the safety and well-being of patients seeking legitimate treatment.
The column’s investigation points to clear cases of ethical violations and abuses in which “therapeutic contact” is nothing more than a code word for forbidden and mercenary pleasures in the heart of Brasilia. Experts surveyed for the report warned that the use of the term “therapist” in these cases was aimed at avoiding oversight and giving the service professional legitimacy.
“Massage therapy is a practice that requires training, ethics and technical knowledge to ensure the well-being and health of the patient. When the term is appropriate to hide other activities, there is a risk not only to fraud but also to the physical and mental health of those involved,” explains a registered professional who requested anonymity.
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