Ontario Physiotherapists Discipline Tribunal

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario alleged that the registrant committed professional misconduct by referring patients to a Pilates studio and allowing the studio to bill those services as physiotherapy under her name and registration number.

The registrant admitted to the allegations via an agreed statement of facts.

The Discipline Tribunal found that the registrant failed to maintain the standards of practice, submitted false or misleading accounts, and engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable, or unprofessional conduct.

The Tribunal accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a 15-month suspension (with 7 months remitted upon completion of remediation), practice enhancement coaching, a reprimand, and $7,000 in costs.

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario alleged that the registrant committed professional misconduct by engaging in boundary violations, including inappropriate touching and comments, and failing to obtain informed consent or provide adequate draping during treatment.

The registrant admitted to the allegations in an agreed statement of facts.

The Tribunal found the registrant committed professional misconduct and accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a suspension of up to five months, remedial training, and $3,500 in costs.