Physical Therapy Board hears petition for reinstatement from Michael Kane; deliberation moved to closed session

The Physical Therapy Board of California heard a petition for reinstatement from petitioner Michael Kane on March 18, 2025, in Stockton. An administrative law judge presided and Deputy Attorney General Nina Benjamin presented background, exhibits and probative documents; Kane gave sworn testimony about his rehabilitation and current circumstances.

The hearing focused on whether Kane’s rehabilitation since disciplinary proceedings beginning in 2017 meets the clear-and-convincing standard required for reinstatement of a license under the Physical Therapy Practice Act. The board received exhibits including the original accusation, a stipulated settlement and order, a subsequent decision denying an earlier petition to modify probation, evidence of voluntary surrender, an investigative report, and multiple letters submitted as proof of rehabilitation.

Kane testified under oath about life changes since his license was revoked and surrendered, including church involvement, mentoring activities, work outside physical therapy…