Beneath the discreet façade of the “Massage Therapy Clinic,” in the basement of a busy commercial building in Asa Norte, lies a world of paid pleasure throes, where the word “therapist” takes on a far more exciting meaning.
What the place advertises as a haven of luxury with massage therapy and concierge services, highlighting a “reserved environment,” “sterile towels,” and “professional service,” soon reveals itself as an innovative scheme of sexual services, carefully packaged under the guise of secrecy and health.
Ultimately, the therapeutic discourse is a façade for offering “takeaways” at lunchtime or at the end of the working day, always with the focus on the clients of the Esplanada dos Ministérios. The massage parlor invests heavily in the veil of modesty. Through WhatsApp, the facility guarantees a private entrance and private rooms. The meticulously detailed logistics of arrival are the first sign of the secretive nature of the work.
During business hours, customers must use the stairs on the side of the building. After 6 p.m., and on Saturdays and holidays, entry is strictly through the back entrance, using an intercom, isolating the regular public flow into the court. Everything was thought out so that the arrival of the client, almost always worried about exposure, would not arouse suspicion in the bustle of Asa Norte.
Liberal paradise
However, the entire “therapeutic” façade crumbles the moment the client passes through the smoked glass door and enters a small but effective liberating paradise. It’s in the waiting area — crowded with a black leather sofa, chair and indispensable air conditioner — where the smoke screen dissipates.
You are greeted by a middle-aged blond guard, clear-eyed and alarmingly friendly. She is the one who announces, with complete frankness and ease from those who have been dealing with the issue for a long time, the “hateful plan.”
“Look, the final relaxation massage costs R$250,” the manager says, pointing to a QR code pinned to the wall. The bill sticker is the final proof of the ruse: the value is split into R$170 for the supposed “treatment” and an additional $80 for a “special additive”, bluntly called “joy nap”.
Parade of “Healers”
While waiting in the room, the client is introduced to the “actors.” The young women, advertised as “wizards,” are presented individually, each with her own nom de guerre and style.
The first, with long black hair, looks to be in her early twenties, and smiles a sly smile framed by braces attached to her teeth. Her clothes, shorts and T-shirts, perform the function of seduction without apparent respect for the dress code of the “masseuse.”
Soon after, the second Sirlipi arrives. It enters and paralyzes the environment. The voluptuous girl wears only a red lace nightgown, completely transparent, which leaves little to the imagination and reveals, without mincing words, the true nature of the “session”.
The third, more modest looking, wearing shorts and a small blouse, was the eldest of the trio available that early week afternoon, just after lunchtime. On that day, only the three girls were available to provide “relaxation services.”
After the presentation, the house manager comes back to ask which therapist is the best choice. After making an excuse about the “tight schedule,” the reporter left the place without undergoing the therapy session.
Touch morals
The use of the term “therapist” by institutions for sexual purposes is not just a euphemism, it is a misappropriation that tarnishes the reputation of serious professionals. Massage therapy and other therapies require training, ethics, and technical knowledge to support people’s physical or mental health. Using the title in a purely erogenous context does not respect the requirements of seriousness and qualification essential to the safety and well-being of patients seeking legitimate treatment.
This article’s investigation points to a clear case of ethical violation and abuse of function, where “therapeutic touch” is merely the password for forbidden and mercenary pleasure in the heart of Brasilia. Experts consulted by the report warn that the use of the term “therapist” in these cases aims to circumvent supervision and give professional legitimacy to the service.
“Massage therapy is a practice that requires training, ethics and technical knowledge to ensure the patient’s well-being and health. When the term is appropriate to cover up other activities, not only is there fraud, but there is a risk to the physical and mental health of the people involved,” explains one registered professional, who preferred to remain anonymous.
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