“Massage Clinic Owner Found Guilty of Sexual Assault in Ottawa”
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“Shocking Story: Ottawa University Student Sexually Assaulted by Unqualified Massage Therapist”
University Student Sexually Assaulted at Therapy Clinic
Akram Elmuradi, co-owner of Neuromotion Therapy, was deceptively presented as a massage therapist and was the only one qualified to perform a hot-stone massage. The reality was that Elmuradi had no training—everything he learned about hot-stone massage came from YouTube videos. Following a trial, the judge found Elmuradi guilty for committing a sexual encounter with the university student when she was in a highly vulnerable position—prone and almost completely naked.
DNA Evidence: Proving Assault
The DNA evidence provided during the trial revealed an indisputable truth of Elmuradi’s sexual assault on the woman in question. While Akram Elmuradi testified that the experience was consensual “attraction between a boy and a girl”, the judge determined that Elmuradi’s “pattern of deceitful conduct” had been purposefully designed to facilitate the sexual encounter in Elmuradi’s “empty clinic” on a Saturday morning.
Red Flags Ignored: Trust Gave Way to Assault
During the two-month period leading up to the miracle, Elmuradi managed to gain the woman’s trust, leading her to dismiss various “red flags” associated with the massage, including the fact that it was scheduled when the clinic was closed; that the woman was asked to remove her pants; the techniques used were different and more intimate; and Elmuradi wore a muscle shirt instead of scrubs like the other massage therapists.
Examining Elmuradi’s Qualifications
It was made clear during the trial that Elmuradi was not a registered massage therapist or any other type of licensed health care professional. It was also revealed that Elmuradi lied to the woman about his qualifications conducting a free hot-stone massage as this was not a normal occurrence, especially considering that Elmuradi “owned the business”.
Conclusion: A Violation of Trust
The court recognized the severe impact of the case and determined that Elmuradi’s violation of trust was the primary factor in his conviction for sexual assault. Akram Elmuradi continues to deny all of this and, when reached at the therapy clinic, the phone was hung up when asked about the sex assault conviction and whether he would appeal.