Regina chiropractor Ruben Manz has been handed a three-month suspension of his practice license after being criminally convicted of sexually assaulting a patient. The disciplinary decision came from the Chiropractor's Association of Saskatchewan (CAS) on November 10, 2025.
Disciplinary Action and Practice Restrictions
The regulatory body's ruling states that Manz's suspension will begin on December 1, 2025. Following the three-month suspension, the chiropractor will face practice restrictions for an additional year. The CAS also ordered Manz to pay $5,000 in costs within 12 months or face license revocation, and he will receive a formal written reprimand from the association.
Criminal Trial and Conviction Details
Manz stood trial in fall 2024 facing seven charges of sexual assault. A jury convicted him of one count involving a patient whose identity remains protected by a publication ban. The conviction specifically related to Manz touching the patient's breasts during chiropractic treatment. The jury found him not guilty on five counts and declared a mistrial on a seventh charge.
In June 2025, the court sentenced Manz to a 15-month conditional sentence to be served in the community. The chiropractor has since appealed both his conviction and sentence.
Regulatory History and Professional Misconduct Finding
The CAS decision revealed that the victim had previously complained to the association before the criminal trial. After an investigation and hearing, the CAS initially concluded Manz had not committed professional misconduct. However, following the criminal conviction, the association held a new hearing that resulted in the current disciplinary measures.
The November 10 decision states the CAS board considered Manz's conduct to constitute professional misconduct. The board rejected Manz's request to delay penalties pending the outcome of his criminal appeal. In their reasoning, the board acknowledged the court's assessment that the breach of trust was mitigated by its short duration and absence of grooming, describing it as spontaneous rather than planned.
Throughout the criminal proceedings and until the recent CAS decision, Manz maintained his license to practice, though subject to certain restrictions while the regulatory body considered the matter.
