Bad Medicine! Shannon Beador’s Fat-Shaming Trainer Dr. Tim Under Investigation
Sept. 21 2017, Updated 12:54 p.m. ET
Ouch! Shannon Beador’s fat-shaming trainer Dr. Tim Ramirez was reported for violating state law by performing acupuncture without a license and a secret investigation was opened into the claim against him, Breaking Celebrity News exclusively learned.
The fitness guru, who had been trying to help the beleaguered Real Housewives of Orange County star drop her 40 excess pounds in the wake of her husband’s cheating scandal and blow out with Vicki Gunvalson, was reported for practicing the ancient Chinese healing method without the proper credentials in the state of California.
A bombshell complaint was filed against Dr.Tim, by a person that wished to remain anonymous, after photographs showing him performing acupuncture were shared on social media.
The California Acupuncture Board opened an investigation into his actions, the organization confirmed in an email from the Board Enforcement Unit dated November 18, 2016, which was obtained by Breaking Celebrity News.
“The Acupuncture Board is in receipt of your complaint referencing the above individual,” the email stated, with a case number and the following information noted: “Tim Ramirez, DC. Unlicensed Practice of Acupuncture.”
“We assure you that every complaint we receive is closely examined. However, please be advised the Board only has jurisdiction to take administrative action against those individuals found to be in violation of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of acupuncture. Further, the Board does not have any authority to demand a refund for the dissatisfied services.”
The email notification continued, stating: “The allegations of your complaint appeared to be within the Board’s jurisdiction therefore warrant an investigation.”
The CA Acupuncture Board confirmed to Breaking Celebrity News that Dr. Tim Ramirez did not have a license to practice acupuncture, as their website also confirmed.
Beador posted a picture on her Instagram page of her daughter Stella and Dr. Tim giving her acupuncture on November 15, 2016. “Stella has a head cold and @drtim gave her acupuncture on her face for the first time! ? She started breathing better right away! ? #stellaistough#loveacupuncture,” she wrote.