The College alleged that the Member, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, sexually abused a patient during an acupuncture treatment by touching her breast, massaging her vaginal area, and inserting his finger into her vagina.
The College also alleged the Member performed an unauthorized controlled act, failed to keep appropriate records, and improperly used the title 'Dr.'.
The Discipline Committee found the patient's evidence to be clear, cogent, and convincing, while the Member's evidence was inconsistent and unreliable.
The Committee concluded that the Member committed sexual abuse, performed an unauthorized controlled act, breached standards of practice, failed to maintain proper records, and improperly used the restricted title.
The Member was found guilty of professional misconduct on all allegations.