K.Chrishan Fernando

Active

Registration #: •••87 Durham, Ontario Initial Registration: 18 October 2000

Controlled Acts

This physiotherapist can perform the following activities:

  • Acupuncture / Dry Needling
    Performing acupuncture, including dry needling

Physiotherapist Information

Name used in practice
Chrishan
Other/former names
–
Languages
English
Education
University of Birmingham - 1997
Category
Independent Practice
Registration History
Alert
Status
Active
Start Date
1 April 2026
End Date
31 March 2027
View previous registration periods
Also practices physiotherapy in:
None Reported
Registered as another regulated professional
None Reported
Important information
Yes
Terms and Conditions
None

Registration History

Current registration
Independent Practice
In effect since
1 April 2026
Expires
31 March 2027
Previous registration periods (23)
CategoryStatusStart DateEnd Date
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2025 31 March 2026
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2024 31 March 2025
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2023 31 March 2024
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2022 31 March 2023
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2021 31 March 2022
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2020 31 March 2021
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2019 31 March 2020
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2018 31 March 2019
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2017 31 March 2018
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2016 31 March 2017
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2015 31 March 2016
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2014 31 March 2015
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2013 31 March 2014
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2012 31 March 2013
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2011 31 March 2012
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2010 31 March 2011
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2009 31 March 2010
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2008 31 March 2009
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2007 31 March 2008
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2006 31 March 2007
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2005 31 March 2006
Independent Practice Active 1 April 2004 31 March 2005
Independent Practice Active 18 October 2000 31 March 2004

Current Employment History

Date rangePractice locationArea of PracticePatient categoryAccessible spaceWorks w/ PTA
Oct 2000 - Present
Bluewater Physio Clinic
145 Saddler St. East
Box 1180
Durham, ON N0G 1R0
+1 (519) 369-2334
 General Practice All Ages

Past Employment History

No past employment is on record for this registrant.

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Public Register Notices

SCERP
2/24/2025
On December 17, 2024, the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) identified concerns with Chrishan Fernando’s practice in the areas of professional boundaries and patient-sensitive practices. Chrishan Fernando is required to address these concerns through a Specified Continuing Education or Remediation Programs (SCERP) which includes reviewing/completing relevant standards and resources and participating in practice enhancement coaching.

On February 24, 2025, the physiotherapist requested that the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB) review a decision made by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC).  

Since 2017, as required by law, the College has been posting information about SCERPs (Specified Education or Remedial Programs) on the public register. A SCERP is ordered by the ICRC when they have identified concerns regarding a physiotherapist’s practice or conduct. A SCERP is an educational program and is not a finding of wrongdoing, professional misconduct, or incompetence, nor is it disciplinary in nature.

File reference: 2024-0123
Status: Review requested

 
SCERP
11/1/2023
On August 23, 2023, the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (“the Committee,” “the ICRC”) of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (“the College”) made a decision regarding the practice and conduct of College registrant Chrishan Fernando. The Committee’s decision followed a College investigation into a complaint made by a patient. After reviewing this information, the Committee identified concerns with Chrishan Fernando’s practice in the areas of patient-centered communication, trauma informed care and record keeping. In order to address these concerns, the Committee decided to require that Chrishan Fernando complete a Specified Continuing Education or Remediation Program (“SCERP”) involving a resource review and Practice Enhancement Coaching.



File: 2022-0229
Status: Completed as of May 23, 2024