Jennifer Da Ponte

The registrant massage therapist pleaded no contest to allegations of sexually abusing a patient, including touching her genitals, breasts, and buttocks without consent.

The Discipline Tribunal found that the registrant committed professional misconduct, including sexual abuse and physical abuse.

Given the nature of the sexual abuse, the Tribunal imposed the mandatory penalty of revocation of the registrant's certificate of registration and a reprimand, along with orders for costs and reimbursement for patient therapy and counselling.

The registrant pleaded no contest to allegations of professional misconduct, including sexual and physical abuse of a client during massage therapy treatments.

The Tribunal found the registrant committed professional misconduct based on uncontested facts and a criminal conviction for assault.

The registrant resigned and undertook never to reapply for registration.

The Tribunal accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand and costs of $5,110.