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King County Massage Therapist License Suspended

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Filed February 10th, 2026
Detected February 12th, 2026
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Summary

Washington State health officials have suspended the license of King County massage therapist Jason Senat pending further legal action. The suspension follows charges alleging sexual assault of four clients and is intended to protect patient safety. Senat has the option to request a hearing to contest the charges.

What changed

The Washington State Department of Health has suspended the massage therapy license of Jason Senat (MA61218037) due to allegations of sexual assault against four clients. This action prohibits Senat from practicing in Washington and is taken to protect public health and patient safety. Senat has 20 days from the suspension date to request a hearing to contest these charges.

This suspension represents a significant enforcement action against a licensed healthcare provider. While the immediate impact is on the individual practitioner, it serves as a reminder to all healthcare providers of the stringent standards of conduct and the consequences of professional misconduct. Regulated entities should ensure their internal policies and training adequately address patient safety and professional ethics to prevent similar allegations and potential disciplinary actions.

What to do next

  1. Review internal policies and training related to patient safety and professional ethics for healthcare providers.
  2. Ensure all licensed healthcare professionals are aware of the consequences of professional misconduct.

Penalties

License suspension pending further legal action.

Source document (simplified)

Massage therapist in King County suspended due to sexual misconduct

For immediate release: February 10, 2026   (26-021)

Contact: DOH Communications

OLYMPIAState health officials suspended the license of King County massage therapist Jason Senat (MA61218037) pending further legal action.

Charges allege that Senat sexually assaulted four clients while providing massage therapy services in Bellevue, Washington.

The suspension prohibits Senat from practicing as a massage therapist in Washington to protect patient safety and public health. Senat has 20 days to request a hearing to contest the charges.

Legal documents related to this case are posted online and can be found via the Provider Credential Search on the Department of Health website. Copies can also be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call this number and report their complaint.

The Department of Health protects and promotes public health, safety, and welfare in Washington by regulating the competency and quality of health care providers. The agency establishes, monitors, and enforces qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. Rules, policies, and procedures promote the delivery of quality health care to people in Washington.

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Classification

Agency
Various State Agencies
Filed
February 10th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Healthcare providers
Geographic scope
State (Washington)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Professional Misconduct Public Safety

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