Florida Doctor Arrested for Sexual Battery on Patients

Allegations Against Dr. Steven Feig

• 🚨 Dr. Steven Feig, medical director at the Brainwave Center in Sarasota, has been arrested and charged with sexual battery.
• 📌 The charges stem from incidents in 2023 involving a woman who sought treatment for pain, trauma, and suicidal thoughts.
• ⚠️ Police believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

Patient Accounts and Treatment

• 🏥 One patient reported Dr. Feig inappropriately touching her intimate parts during a supposed blood pressure check in December 2023.
• 🏠 A second woman claims that in Spring 2023, Dr. Feig conducted treatment outside the office, including in his apartment, involving inappropriate contact.
• 🗣️ This second patient was reportedly forced to repeat affirmations such as, "I am safe. Dr. Fi cares about me and won't hurt me."

Response and Support Resources

• 🤝 The Brainwave Center has terminated Dr. Feig immediately and is fully cooperating with the investigation.
• 💡 Jessica Hayes of Spark Safe Place emphasizes the importance of trusting one's gut feeling and questioning anything that feels wrong.
• 📞 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Spark offers a hotline at 941-365-1976 for those needing help or someone to talk to.