Nature of Action: Pursuant to section 35(1)(a) of the Health Professions Act (the “Act”), a panel of the Inquiry Committee made an order to impose limits/conditions on Craig Hall’s registration with CMTBC in order to protect the public.
The limits/conditions on Mr. Hall’s practice of massage therapy are the following:
(Note: A Patient who books repeat appointments with Mr. Hall while this order remains in effect need only sign and date the Form once.)
Reasons: On August 24, 2021, CMTBC received a complaint from a female patient of the registrant (“Patient 1”). In relation to this complaint, the Inquiry Committee panel found that there was a prima facie case of allegations that Mr. Hall engaged in behaviour or remarks of a sexual nature towards Patient 1, and made disrespectful or unprofessional remarks.
On November 18, 2021, CMTBC received a complaint from another female patient of the registrant (“Patient 2”). In relation to this complaint, the Inquiry Committee panel found that there was a prima facie case of allegations that Mr. Hall pressed his groin against Patient 2’s body; obtained Patient 2’s address, attended at Patient 2’s home in person, and left her a gift (a boundary violation); made a remark of a sexual nature towards Patient 2; and engaged in an additional boundary violation.
The Inquiry Committee panel found that the majority of the alleged conduct is likely to recur, and that there is a real risk of harm to patients, colleagues and other members of the public if Mr. Hall were allowed to continue to practice without restriction. Therefore, the panel determined that the public must be protected by an interim order during the investigation and pending any discipline hearing.
The panel considered what interim measures would be sufficient and proportionate in this case. Having weighed the different options and the circumstances of this case, and having considered the impact on the registrant, the Inquiry Committee panel concluded that the above-described limits/conditions are proportionate and sufficient to protect the public during the investigation or pending a discipline hearing.
Important Note: Limits, conditions and suspensions ordered by the Inquiry Committee under section 35(1) of the Act are made to protect the public during an investigation or pending a hearing of the Discipline Committee. Measures taken under section 35(1) of the Act pertain to allegations which are and remain unproven unless admitted by a registrant or determined by the Discipline Committee.
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