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B.C. massage provider facing multiple sex assault charges

According to the RCMP, four individuals have complained of being sexually assaulted by Mike Jolly while receiving massage treatment at a clinic he operates in Merritt, B.C.

Merritt wellness clinic operator Mike Jolly charged after 4 alleged victims come forward

A Merritt, B.C., massage clinic operator has been charged with four counts of sexual assault relating to four different alleged victims. (Supplied)

A Merritt, B.C., massage provider has been charged with four counts of sexual assault after multiple victims complained to police.

According to the RCMP, four individuals say they were sexually assaulted by 55-year-old Michael Albert Jollywhile receiving massage treatment at the cliniche operates A&M Holistic Wellness.

The alleged assaults took place in September and October of this year.

Investigators are trying to confirm ifthere are other victims. Apublication ban is in effect to protect the identity of the complainants.

On the A&M Holistic Wellness website, Jolly states he has worked "in the realm of alternative health since 1984," claiming that "I have often had clients tell me I am a 'miracle healer.'"

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merritt RCMP at (250) 378-4262.

Corrections

  • An earlier version of this story referred to Michael Albert Jolly as a massage therapist. In fact, the College of Massage Therapists of B.C. says he is not a registered massage therapist.
    Dec 14, 2017 3:20 PM PT