San Mateo County is committed to eliminating any Illicit Massage Business (IMBs are massage parlors where commercial sex occurs) from operating in the County. The County works closely with the California Massage Therapy Council to protect legitimate massage therapists and businesses, train law enforcement officers in effective investigation techniques, and revoke licenses from illicit operators. Here is an article from The Seattle Times illustrating how many women are exploited by human trafficker operating IMBs.