Discipline

As per the Health Professions Act and CCOA Bylaw 8.1, the College of Chiropractors of Alberta publishes records of all decisions made as outcomes of complaints as of April 1, 2019. Any decisions made prior to this date can be obtained by contacting the Complaints Director. 

Decisions made regarding complaints of sexual misconduct or sexual abuse will remain online indefinitely. All other decisions will remain online for a period of 10 years.

Pending discipline decisions

Hearing tribunal written decisions and orders will be posted pending the expiration of the appeal period, as per the Health Professions Act. 

February 1, 2023: Statement regarding the Hearing Tribunal written decision in the matter of the College of Chiropractors of Alberta vs. Dr. Curtis Wall:

- In the matter of the College of Chiropractors of Alberta vs. Dr. Curtis Wall, the Hearing Tribunal has found Dr. Curtis Wall's conduct does constitute "unprofessional conduct" and their decision for penalty is forthcoming.
- The College of Chiropractors of Alberta, as a regulatory body, has an obligation under the Health Professions Act to ensure the public receives safe, competent and ethical care from regulated members. 

Discipline decisions

2023


  • Dr. Curtis Wall - Hearing Tribunal Written Decision - January 27, 2023

    • 2022


  • Dr. Justin Gauthier - Agreement and Undertaking - July 4, 2022
  • Dr. Stephen Goodwin - Hearing Tribunal Written Decision and Orders - September 20, 2022
  • Dr. Torben Jensen - Agreement and Undertaking - March 4, 2022
  • Dr. Nicholas Nelson - Agreement and Undertaking - October 26, 2022
  • Dr. Timothy Sharp - Hearing Tribunal Written Decision and Orders - November 21, 2022

    • 2021


  • Dr. Pardip Athwal - Hearing Tribunal Written Decision and Orders - February 23, 2021
  • Dr. Robert Kariatsumari - Hearing Tribunal Written Decisions and Orders - January 16, 2021
  • Mr. Ronald Latch - Hearing Tribunal Written Decisions and Orders - April 14, 2021

    • 2020


  • Dr. Pardip Athwal - Hearing Tribunal Written Decision and Orders - June 24, 2020
  • Dr. John Battershill - Agreement and Undertaking - April 21, 2020
  • Dr. Kolbi Brost - Agreement and Undertaking - August 17, 2020
  • Dr. Daniel Headington - Agreement and Undertaking - July 6, 2020
  • Dr. Lance McAfee - Agreement and Undertaking - April 21, 2020
  • Dr. Paul McConnell - Hearing Tribunal Written Decisions and Orders - March 10, 2020
  • Dr. Christopher Senko - Hearing Tribunal Written Decisions and Orders - March 29, 2020
  • Dr. Jerry Smuszko - Agreement and Undertaking - May 12, 2020

    • 2019


  • Dr. Corey Graham - Hearing Tribunal Written Decision and Orders - October 27, 2019

    Members with conditions


    The below member conditions were posted pending the outcome of College discipline proceedings and are intended for public awareness. 

  • Dr. Curtis Wall | Practice permit: 957 (Dr. Curtis Wall's practice conditions) (December 17, 2020)