A Calgary massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault in relation to an alleged incident involving a client.
Police said the victim received a massage at Zen Massage – Cristiano Potamianos RMT, located at 205-259 Midpark Way S.E. on Dec. 11.
“It is believed that during the appointment they were sexually assaulted by the massage therapist,” police said in a Tuesday news release.
The victim reported the incident to police in March 2025.
Following investigation, Cristiano Capriglioni Potamianos, 45, of Calgary, was charged with one count of sexual assault.
He is scheduled to appear in court on May 12.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or those similar to call 403-266-1234.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
“In Canada, there is no time limit on reporting a sexual assault,” police said.
“Anyone who believes they are a victim of sexual assault is encouraged to report it, even if many years have passed since the incident.”
