Member found guilty of professional misconduct for unauthorized leech therapy, prohibited titles, and testimonials.
The College alleged that the Member committed professional misconduct by practicing hirudotherapy (leech therapy), which involves performing an unauthorized controlled act, breaching the Food and Drugs Act, and contravening standards of practice.
The Member was also alleged to have used unauthorized titles (including 'Dr.') and permitted testimonials on her website.
The Member admitted several allegations but argued that others should be dismissed based on the rule against multiple convictions.
The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of all allegations, concluding that the rule against multiple convictions did not apply because each allegation contained distinct legal and factual elements.
A penalty hearing was ordered to be convened.
