The Board will address all complaints within its jurisdiction set forth in Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments Act, La. R.S. 37:3551 through 3568, (“Practice Act”). The Board cannot enforce criminal law; parish ordinance laws, resolve workplace disputes, payment disputes or dissatisfaction with a massage.

What can I do as a consumer or massage therapist if I suspect possible illicit activity associated with human trafficking at a massage business?

The board will act within its jurisdiction of the Massage Therapy laws but does not have the same authority that local governmental agencies have to enforce criminal laws or parish ordinances which includes illicit massage activity and or possible human trafficking. For this reason, the board works closely with and relies on law enforcement and other parish agencies for assistance in regards to businesses suspected of illicit activity/human trafficking. If you suspect human trafficking involving illicit activity, report this information to law enforcement, parish ordinance agencies and then report the same to the Board by using the form on this page. For resources and enforcement contact information, please see below.

Complaint Form: Download Here

Resources / Enforcement Agencies

• List of Parish Sheriff Offices: Click Here
• Link to Register Complaint with State Police: Click Here
• Link to Louisiana Office of Human Trafficking Prevention: Click Here

What Else Can I Do?

• Research if your parish has any local ordinances regarding massage businesses
• Contact your parish fire marshal if you know people are living on the premises illegally
• Know the signs of IMB’s (illicit massage businesses): Download Here