Sydney massage therapist hit with rape charges
A high-profile Sydney massage therapist has been ordered not to practice after he allegedly raped a client in the city's east.
Steven Goldberg fronted Waverley Local Court after he was arrested at his Dover Heights home yesterday.
He faces charges of sexual intercourse without consent and sexually touching another person without consent.
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Steven Goldberg has been charged with sexual intercourse and sexually touching without consent. 9News
Video shows the arrest of the 67-year-old in Sydney's east. NSW Police
The 67-year-old is accused of allegedly raping a 33-year-old woman during a massage at his clinic in Dover Heights.
A magistrate granted Goldberg bail on Tuesday on strict conditions including a ban on giving massages or any similar service.
Goldberg's website says he offers "quality physical massage" from a "highly trained experienced therapist".
He is well-known for his work and has high-profile clients.
Goldberg will return to court in January.
Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).
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