Chiropractor Banned from ‘Tapping’ Patients’ Buttocks Amid Professional College Investigation

On April 17, 2026, a chiropractor in North Vancouver was banned from performing a specific manipulative technique involving contact with patients’ buttocks following an investigation by the relevant professional regulatory college. The action was taken after concerns were raised about the appropriateness and safety of the practice, which the college determined violated professional standards.

The investigation was initiated by the college responsible for overseeing chiropractic practice in the region. While the specific name of the college and the chiropractor involved were not disclosed in the initial reports, the regulatory body confirmed that the prohibition on the technique—referred to in reports as ‘tapping’—was implemented immediately pending further review.

Such actions by professional colleges are standard when there are questions about whether a practitioner’s conduct aligns with established guidelines for patient care, consent, and professional boundaries. The college emphasized that patient safety and maintaining public trust in the profession are paramount.

The case highlights the ongoing role of regulatory bodies in monitoring healthcare practices to ensure they meet ethical and clinical standards. No further details about the nature of the technique, the number of patients involved, or potential disciplinary outcomes beyond the immediate ban were provided in the available reports.

As of the date of the report, the investigation remained ongoing, and the chiropractor was prohibited from using the specified technique during patient treatments.