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West Kelowna acupuncturist charged with sexual assault
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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 65-year-old Dong Lin was arrested in late January over allegations received earlier that month.
RCMP say Lin has been released from custody under conditions ordering him not to treat female clients in a one-on-one setting.
Devon Gerrits, a spokesperson with West Kelowna RCMP, says allegations of sexual assault against someone providing massage services are "extremely concerning."
Gerrits says that, 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 B.C. says in a notice dated Feb. 21 that a man with the same name has been banned from treating female patients.
According to the notice, Lin was ordered to 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.
