Meet the committee
The Communications Committee is a vital link to our BCA staff, providing clinical and professional input to our PR, media and communications work as well as producing content for our website and social media.
Jessica Davy (Chair)
Jessica graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, University of South Wales in 2017 and was awarded her Postgraduate Certificate in Chiropractic Professional Development from AECC University College in 2018. She works in clinical practice as an associate in Gloucestershire where she enjoys mentoring graduate chiropractors. She has a particular interest in functional medicine and supporting the elderly in managing their complex pain. She regularly writes for local and community magazines to promote awareness of the chiropractic profession.
Kathryn Deverson (Committee Member)
Kathryn graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, University of South Wales in 2019. She set up her clinic, Proactive Chiropractic, located in Cardiff in 2023. Alongside this, she is Head of Medical for Pontypridd and completing her International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) with FICS. She is passionate about the importance of integrating chiropractic care with exercise to be most beneficial to her patients. Kathryn has a particular interest in the role social media plays in the public awareness of chiropractic, as well as their access to chiropractic and rehab ideas. She has used her Instagram as a platform to encourage patients and followers to get moving. Kathryn is excited to be able to contribute to the communications team, bringing the perspective of a more recent graduate.
Marc Sanders (Committee Member)
Marc works in clinical practice as a chiropractor in London, as well as a postgraduate researcher at University of Southampton where he is researching the integration of chiropractic care into healthcare systems including the NHS. Marc qualified from AECC University College, graduating as valedictorian. He received the Hugh Gemmell Memorial Scholarship and the Arthur Scofield Memorial Award for academic excellence and achieved the highest marks in his year for 5 consecutive years. In addition to helping his patients to recover from a variety of conditions, he enjoys writing evidence-based healthcare articles to improve public health and aims to increase awareness of what the chiropractic profession can offer.
Jenn Barr (Committee Member)
Jennifer graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, University of South Wales, in 2022 and was awarded ‘Graduate of the Year 2021/22’. Since starting as an associate chiropractor in September 2022, she has participated in the Royal College of Chiropractor’s Post-Registration Training (PRT) programme and regularly contributes to her clinic’s online content on numerous topics, ranging from pain science to women’s health. Jennifer has experienced the jump from a student clinic to private practice and she hopes to help answer any questions or queries the next cohort of chiropractic students may have.
Dean Blackstock (Committee Member)
Hi, my name’s Dean, a Chiropractor & Graduate from Mctimoney College of Chiropractic in 2004. I have a focus on sports, wellbeing and helping others reach their full potential clinically. Outside of running the clinic, I’m passionate about lifestyle, fashion and personal development, always looking to grow and inspire others to do the same.
Chris Jolliffe (Committee Member)
Chris graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) — now known as Health Sciences University — with a Master’s degree in Chiropractic in 2013. With 12 years of experience in private practice, Chris now runs Back to Fitness Clinic in Bournemouth. In his practice, he divides his time between working as a chiropractor and as a fitness professional. He teaches falls management exercise classes, rehabilitation classes, Pilates, yoga, and offers personal training.
Chris brings a wealth of experience in both chiropractic care and fitness, offering a unique perspective on how lifestyle factors integrate with health. With a strong background in patient education and community engagement, he is eager to help shape clear, impactful communications that promote the benefits of chiropractic care and holistic health practices to a broader audience.
Emily Wade (Committee Member)
I graduated from the University of South Wales in 2023, and since graduating I have worked at Stockton Chiropractic Clinic. Alongside private practice I do a lot of work with Teesside University Chiropractic students as both a placement provider and clinical supervisor for the 4th year students. I have a special interest in Sports Chiropractic and am currently completing my FICS ICSC qualification. Alongside running my own social media Instagram and TikTok page, I run our clinics social media pages to help bring evidence-based information to our patient-base and the wider community.
Faye Deane
Faye Deane graduated from The Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) in 2007 and has 16 years’ experience in private practice and working as 1st team chiropractor for Leeds United and Sheffield United football clubs. Since 2021, Faye is the course leader of the MSci (Hons) Chiropractic at Teesside University, co-writing the degree and leading the development of the placement provision. She holds a Masters’ degree in International Public and is currently undertaking a PhD in integrated musculoskeletal care. Having interned in both Malawi and Chile, working in primary, secondary and tertiary musculoskeletal healthcare settings and with indigenous communities, Faye believes all chiropractors should act as public health advocates and sits on the World Federation of Chiropractic’s (WFC) Public Health Committee, representing the UK and Europe. Her research interests are integrated healthcare, aging, co-morbidity, chronic pain and the microbiome.
Faye’s other roles include acting as Co-Chair for the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic’s (FICS) Education Commission, sitting on the GCC’s Investigation Committee and EDI working group and the RCC’s Health Policy Unit.