Burnaby massage therapist accused of sexual misconduct
Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 20 Jun, 2023 03:31 PM
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The College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia says a massage therapist in Burnaby who's been accused of sexual misconduct cannot have female clients while he's being investigated.
It comes after a patient complained that the therapist inappropriately touched them in April.
The college says the accused must now submit his patient calendar weekly.
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