A 52-YEAR-OLD Bonnie Doon man appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday to face 11 sexual and indecent assault charges.
The hearing against Dieter Dresen, also known as Stawingua Dieter Dresen, was adjourned until December.
Police say the charges follow a series of incidents which occurred while he was working as a natural therapist and spiritual counsellor in 2004.
They allege the offences took place at private properties in Rowville, Mooroolbark and Bonnie Doon and a private clinic in Toolangi.
Therapist on sex charges
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