The offender, a massage therapist, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a client during a therapeutic massage.
The court considered the Crown's request for a 9-12 month jail term and the defence's request for a conditional sentence or 2 months intermittent incarceration.
Aggravating factors included a significant breach of trust and the victim's vulnerability.
Mitigating factors included no prior criminal record and the non-violent nature of the assault.
The court rejected a conditional sentence, emphasizing the need for denunciation and deterrence for healthcare professionals who abuse trust.
The offender was sentenced to 90 days intermittent custody, 12 months probation, a DNA order, and a 10-year Sex Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA) order.
