65-year-old acupuncturist in West Kelowna, B.C., charged with sexual assault: RCMP
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WEST KELOWNA – RCMP say an acupuncturist in West Kelowna, B.C., has been charged with sexual assault, and they’re appealing for more witnesses to come forward.
Police say the 65-year-old man was arrested in late January over allegations received earlier that month.
Police say the suspect has been released from custody under conditions ordering him not to treat female clients in a one-on-one setting.
Devon Gerrits, a spokesman with West Kelowna RCMP, says allegations of sexual assault against someone providing massage services are “extremely concerning.”
Gerrits says although a charge has been laid, a photo of the man has been released to the public as investigators urge more people with information to contact them.
The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC says in a notice dated Feb. 21 that a man with the same name has been banned from treating female patients.
The notice says he must provide the college electronic access to his calendar of patients due to allegations of misconduct.
The college says the order was made after a complaint from a female patient.
The college says an inquiry committee panel found the man conducted himself “in a manner that demonstrated a lack of professional judgment and respect for patient boundaries.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 20, 2025.