Catherine Quinn
Catherine is an experienced healthcare leader and chiropractor with a strong track record across professional governance, strategy, and clinical practice. She is a Fellow and Trustee of the Royal College of Chiropractors and a Past President of the British Chiropractic Association, where she played a central role in strengthening the profession’s position within the UK healthcare landscape. During her presidency, she led strategic initiatives to better align chiropractic with modern healthcare expectations, with a focus on patient-centred care, evidence-informed practice, and meaningful engagement with regulators and broader health stakeholders.
Catherine works internationally with chiropractors and professional organisations on leadership, governance, regulation, and professional standards. She is a regular contributor to strategic discussions, education programmes, and curriculum development, supporting both the advancement of the profession and the development of future clinicians.
In addition to her leadership roles, Catherine is the Clinical Director of Cleve Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Centre, a multidisciplinary clinic delivering integrated musculoskeletal care. She also brings extensive experience in elite sport, having worked within multidisciplinary medical teams across professional football, rugby, and international sporting environments. She continues to lecture globally on sports chiropractic, clinical reasoning, and collaborative models of healthcare delivery.
British Chiropractic Association (BCA)
President (2017-2023), Board Member (2016-2017), Conference Chair (2018-2024)
During my tenure as the longest-serving President of the British Chiropractic Association and Chair of its Board, I led a period of significant organisational change designed to modernise the Association and strengthen its role within UK healthcare.
Organisational Restructuring and Operational Development.
One of the major priorities of my presidency was strengthening the operational capacity of the Association. When I assumed the role, the organisation operated with 2.5 full-time equivalent staff and a limited operational infrastructure. Working with the Board and executive leadership, I led a restructuring programme that expanded and modernised the team to nine full-time equivalent staff, bringing in skill sets aligned with the needs of a contemporary professional body including policy, communications, public affairs, and member engagement.
Alongside workforce development, we improved governance structures, strengthened financial oversight, and introduced clearer strategic planning processes. These changes supported sustained membership growth and financial stability, creating a more resilient organisation capable of delivering meaningful value to members and engaging effectively with external stakeholders.
Strategic Repositioning of the Profession
A second major initiative during my presidency was leading the strategic repositioning of the Association and the profession in 2020. This work focused on aligning chiropractic more clearly with modern healthcare expectations, emphasising patient-centred care, evidence-informed practice, and meaningful collaboration within the wider healthcare system.
The repositioning provided a clear strategic narrative for the profession and strengthened the Association’s ability to engage with regulators, policymakers, and healthcare partners. It laid the foundation for the Association’s public affairs strategy and influenced broader developments across the profession, including advocacy priorities, research funding approaches, and ongoing discussions around education and professional standards.
During this time, I represented the profession both nationally and internationally, working with regulatory agencies, professional bodies, and media outlets. This work ensured the Association maintained a credible voice within the evolving healthcare landscape.