The First-Team Chiropractor for Professional Football Clubs  

Faye Deane graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2007 and has 17 years of experience in private chiropractic practice. She successfully integrated functional medicine into her clinical approach while serving as the first-team chiropractor for professional football clubs, including Sheffield United and Leeds United. Faye holds a master’s in international public health from the University of York. She is pursuing a PhD in Musculoskeletal Health Policy and Systems Research at Teesside University, focusing on strengthening musculoskeletal healthcare systems in the UK.  

As the Course Leader for the MSci Chiropractic program at Teesside University, Faye spearheaded the implementation of the UK’s first formalized chiropractic placement model, collaborating with NHS Foundation Trusts. She is an active member of several professional organizations. She serves as a Board Member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), Co-Chair of the Education Commission for the International Federation of Sports Chiropractors, and a Public Health Committee member for the World Federation of Chiropractic. Faye is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, the Royal College of Chiropractors, and the Higher Education Academy.  

Faye’s passion lies in education, particularly in public health and the role of chiropractors as advocates for population health and well-being. Her international experience includes public health internships in Malawi and Chile, where she worked in diverse healthcare environments with indigenous healers. Faye’s academic contributions include publications on clinical placement strategies, public health advocacy, and implementing WHO guidelines on low back pain in chiropractic practice. She has also presented at numerous international conferences on musculoskeletal systems strengthening and the microbiome’s role in health and athletic performance.  

Her leadership shapes global collaborations, drives curriculum innovation, and advances chiropractic’s role in public health and integrated care systems. Faye’s career is a testament to her commitment to advancing education, policy, and practice in chiropractic and musculoskeletal health.