SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — A medical director from a Sarasota facility is under investigation for sexual battery, with authorities believing there may be more victims involved. Dr. Stephen Feig's mugshot is being released as part of the ongoing investigation.
The Sarasota Police Department said Feig was the director of the Brain Wave Center located on South Washington Boulevard in Sarasota.
According to court records, starting in May 2023, Feig reportedly targeted a former sexual assault victim during their appointments and molested her. She was 21 years old when she first started seeing Feig.
"Hearing about something like this already happening is really heartbreaking," said Jessica Hays, the President/ CEO of SPARCC. "I mean it's somebody that's already in a vulnerable position and now they're being re-traumatized."
SPARCC stands for Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center.
Hays said this happens more often than people think. And this victim isn't just vulnerable, but they're also being betrayed by an adult.
"They're in a position of power and you're supposed to be able to trust these people that you're going to and in this case it was a gross violation of her body and her trust," said Hays.
The documents state that the victim also had 14 sessions with Feig that took place outside of the Brain Wave Center, including at Feig's apartment and Ka Papa, a restaurant located on Osprey Avenue. Feig told the victim he had three other female patients whom he "performed the same therapy with."
A 19-year-old victim reported similar allegations of Feig asking her to undress and molesting her.
On March 15, 2025, detectives said during a controlled call with the first victim, Feig confirmed some of the allegations, and that he had "done the same thing to other women" and "it worked."
Feig was charged with sexual battery.
"If this is something you’ve experienced or you think you’ve been assaulted, know that you’re not alone, that this actually happens and it’s far more common than we realize," said Hays. "It’s not your fault and that there are resources out there."
If you think you;re a victim or know a victim of sexual battery, there are free resources and help centers that can provide support. Some include SPARCC or the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
The Brain Wave Center's website is currently under maintenance. Its team released the following statement to ABC Action News:
The Brain Wave Center has been made aware of the recent arrest of our Medical Director, Dr. Stephen Feig, in connection with serious criminal allegations. These allegations are deeply troubling, and we take them very seriously.
Our first responsibility is to ensure a safe, supportive, and respectful environment. To that end, Evolous Management Inc., operating as Dr. Feig, has been terminated immediately. We are fully cooperating with the authorities as they conduct their investigation.
The Brain Wave Center has always been guided by principles of integrity, compassion, and care. While the legal process takes its course, our leadership team is focused on reinforcing those values through clear communications, staff support, and ongoing review of our safety and oversight protocols.
We understand that many may have questions or concerns, and while our ability to discuss details is limited due to the ongoing legal matter, we remain committed to transparency wherever possible.
Officials are asking anyone who believes they may have been a victim or who has more information about this to contact Detective Angela Cox at 941-263-6075 or angela.cox@sarasotafl.gov. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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