Kansas massage therapist arrested after alleged assault during appointment
By Nick Sloan
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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) — A massage therapist who worked in northeast Kansas and the Kansas City area is under investigation after police say a client reported being sexually assaulted during an appointment.
Officers with the Baldwin City Police Department arrested 44-year-old Aaron Borger of Hartford, Kansas, on Wednesday.
He was booked into the Douglas County Jail on suspicion of two counts of rape and one count of aggravated sexual battery.
Police say the investigation began after an alleged incident last week at Om Grown Yoga in Baldwin City, where the man worked part-time as a massage therapist.
Borger also provided services out of a chiropractor’s office in Grandview, though no incident has been reported there as of yet.
At this stage, no formal charges have been filed.
An affidavit has been submitted to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, which will decide whether charges are warranted.
Police are asking anyone who believes they may have had inappropriate contact with Borger to come forward.
They also said the business has fully cooperated with the investigation.
You can call police at 785-594-3850 or email the detective on the case at vschmalz@baldwincity.gov.
Om Grown Yoga & Wellness Collective posted this statement on Facebook:
“We are writing to you today with heavy hearts to share some difficult news. We have been informed by the Baldwin City Police Department that a massage therapist previously associated with our studio has been arrested on serious charges.
We believe in being transparent with you about matters that affect our community. While these legal proceedings are ongoing, we want to be very clear: the safety, sanctity, and trust of our students and clients are our highest priorities. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that compromises the safety or dignity of those in our care.
We are committed to maintaining a space that is a safe and healing.
We understand this news is distressing. We are here to listen and to support our community as we process this together. We kindly ask that you direct any concerns or questions to Lora or Sandy at 785-816-0207 or omgrownyogacollective@gmail.com, so we can respond with care and clarity.
Our commitment to your well-being and to the integrity of this practice remains unshakable.”
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