A chiropractor practising in Blainville has been temporarily barred from the profession after Quebec’s disciplinary authorities concluded he committed a wide range of serious professional violations over several years.
The disciplinary council of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec has found Jean-Philippe Lamb guilty on 23 counts following a formal complaint filed by the order’s syndic. The misconduct occurred between 2017 and 2024 and involved patients treated at his clinic in Blainville.
According to the council’s decision, the infractions covered fundamental aspects of professional practice. Investigators determined that Mr. Lamb repeatedly failed to carry out complete clinical evaluations and did not always obtain patients’ free and informed consent before proceeding with treatment. The council also cited significant breaches in record-keeping obligations, including the presence of inaccurate or incomplete information in patient files.
Beyond administrative and clinical shortcomings, the disciplinary body concluded that the chiropractor engaged in conduct deemed unbecoming of the profession toward certain female patients. The ruling also highlights instances where Mr. Lamb exceeded the legal scope of chiropractic practice in Quebec. Among the violations retained by the council were the unauthorized use of dry needling techniques and the recommendation of medications, acts that fall outside the competencies granted to chiropractors under provincial regulations.
Mr. Lamb entered a guilty plea to all 23 charges, a factor that was taken into account during the sanctioning phase of the proceedings. The council imposed a temporary suspension from practice lasting 24 months. In addition, he was ordered to pay fines totaling $7,500, cover all associated disciplinary costs, and assume the expense of publishing the decision, a measure intended to inform the public and reinforce professional accountability.
In its reasoning, the council emphasized that the sanctions reflect both the number of violations and their seriousness, particularly where patient safety, consent, and professional boundaries are concerned. Regulatory bodies in Quebec are mandated to protect the public, and disciplinary decisions such as this one are meant to underscore the standards expected of health professionals.
The ruling serves as a reminder that chiropractors, like all regulated health practitioners, are subject to strict ethical and professional obligations. Failure to respect those obligations can result in significant disciplinary consequences, including suspension from practice and financial penalties.
