Luxury Spa Rocked by Sexual Assault Allegations

A picturesque spa in the Canadian mountains is at the center of a growing scandal, as it faces a class action lawsuit over allegations of sexual assault by its massage therapists. According to the lawsuit filed in Montreal on August 13, 2025, an unidentified woman claims she visited the Nordik Spa Chelsea in Quebec on December 2, 2024 and was sexually assaulted by a male massage therapist.

The lawsuit further alleges that the spa's employees were made aware of the incident but "omitted to take the necessary measures to prevent or cease this abuse, thus directly engaging its responsibility in the matter." This is not the first time the spa has faced such allegations, as the lawsuit notes there have been previous reports of sexual assault involving massage therapists, including at least one that led to a criminal conviction and a six-month prison sentence.

In response to the lawsuit, a spokesperson for the spa has stated that it does not tolerate any misconduct and that all massage therapists are subject to rigorous screening, including criminal background checks and proof of certification. The spokesperson has vowed to address the allegations with "full transparency" at the appropriate time.