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Published on January 25, 2025
West El Paso Massage Parlor Shut Down Amid Prostitution and Licensing Violations AllegationsSource: Google Street View

The Eastwest Healthy Center Vitamin Massage, a West El Paso massage parlor, has been issued a temporary closure following allegations of illegal activity including prostitution and unlicensed massage practices. According to KVIA, the shutdown was ordered after an investigation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, alongside the El Paso Police Vice Unit, which was spurred by concerns from residents.

Located at 7250 N. Mesa St. Suite A, near a math tutorial business, the establishment has been accused of employing unlicensed massage therapists, allowing them to illegally live on the premises, and failing to maintain required client records. A release from the County Attorney’s office, highlighted by KVIA, also alleged that the business offered "prostitution and sexual contact." These investigations have culminated in District Court Judge Patrick M. Garcia signing a court order to temporarily cease the parlor's operations.

Further details reported by KTSM include allegations that employees proposed to perform sexual acts on customers and undercover officers. The lawsuit, which names Hui Xiong (believed to be the owner, manager, or operator), KM Colony Cove III LLC (the building's owner), and the property itself, also cites the business's advertisements on websites known for hosting erotic content.

Additional stipulations of the court order, according to CBS4 Local, are the defendants being prohibited from running a massage establishment, performing massages, or advertising related services at the location. The defendants have also been instructed to securely maintain all business records dating back to January 1, 2022, as part of the investigation into the alleged malpractices.