Justin Lee

The Member was found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually abusing two patients during acupuncture treatment sessions.

The Member had previously pled guilty to criminal charges of sexual assault for the same conduct and received a 12-month conditional sentence.

The Discipline Committee accepted the Member's admissions and the College's evidence, finding the Member committed professional misconduct.

The Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the Member's certificate of registration, a public reprimand, reimbursement of up to $34,740 for patient therapy and counselling, and $34,605.56 in costs.

The College sought to withdraw the allegations in the Notice of Hearing against the respondent.

The respondent had previously executed an undertaking to surrender his certificate of registration and never reapply.

The Discipline Committee permitted the withdrawal, finding that a full hearing was not in the public interest given the respondent's undertaking and the disposal of a prior Notice of Hearing.

The member, a registered acupuncturist and massage therapist, admitted to professional misconduct for issuing pre-signed blank receipts and failing to maintain adequate patient records over a ten-year period.

The Discipline Committee accepted an agreed statement of facts and a joint submission on penalty.

The member was reprimanded, suspended for four months, required to complete ethics and record-keeping courses, subjected to a practice audit, and ordered to pay $5,000 in costs.

The Member faced allegations of professional misconduct for failing to comply with the College's Quality Assurance program, including failing to submit self-assessment forms and failing to participate in a peer and practice assessment.

The Member admitted to the allegations via an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found the Member engaged in professional misconduct.

The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a three-month suspension, terms and conditions on the Member's certificate of registration, and $4,000 in costs.