Criminally charged massage therapist now faces disciplinary action

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 241

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Several months after he was criminally charged with sexual abuse and assault, an Iowa massage therapist is now facing sanctions from a state licensing board.

The Iowa Board of Massage Therapy has charged Jaden L. Wood, 24, of Cedar Rapids, with unethical conduct, including improper sexual contact with a patient, professional incompetence, and negligence in the practice of the profession.

A hearing on the matter is scheduled for Oct. 20, 2026.

While the board publicly …

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