President
Andrea Graveney-Saunders
President
Andrea Graveney Saunders is a registered physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience, dedicated to advancing both Jamaica and sports. Her career reflects a unique blend of clinical expertise, commitment to athletic performance, and a deep sense of national pride.
She holds a Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine and has devoted her professional life to enhancing injury prevention and supporting the well‑being of Jamaica’s athletic community. Andrea’s passion and leadership continue to shape the landscape of sports medicine in the country.
Andrea currently serves as President of the Jamaica Association of Sports Medicine (JASM), where she continues to champion athlete health and safety across the nation
Vice President
Akeisha Lee Byfield
Vice President
Akeisha‑Lee Byfield is a physiotherapist committed to advancing sports medicine, athlete care, and community wellness. Through her work, she integrates rehabilitation, recovery strategies, and lifestyle wellness to support athletes and active individuals in achieving optimal performance and long‑term health. She is passionate about delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care while contributing to the growth and development of the Jamaica Association of Sports Medicine (JASM).
She holds a BSc in Physical Therapy and actively engages in initiatives that promote injury prevention, recovery, and overall well‑being within the sporting community. In her leadership role, Akeisha‑Lee is dedicated to fostering collaboration, education, and impactful service that strengthens both athletes and the wider community.
Chair Sporting Events Committe
Dr Marlene Chin
Physiotherapist • Sports Fascial Stretch Specialist • Athlete Recovery Advocate
Chair SEC
Dr. Marlene Chin is a physiotherapist and sports fascial stretch specialist with over 20 years of experience in athlete recovery and injury prevention. After returning to Jamaica in 2020, she joined the Jamaica Association of Sports Medicine (JASM) in 2022 and now serves as Chair of the Sporting Events Committee.
Through her role, Dr. Chin supports major sporting events, contributes to volunteer development, and champions initiatives focused on youth athlete care. Her expertise and dedication continue to strengthen Jamaica’s sporting community and promote the health and resilience of athletes at every level.
Chair Western Branch
Natalia Fennell
Chair Western Branch
Natalia Fennell is the Founder and CEO of Kinetixx Movement Services, with over seven years of experience in the field of physiotherapy. She holds a BSc in Physical Therapy from the University of the West Indies, and her professional journey has been birthed from a passion for women’s health and paediatrics. This is complemented by a lifelong love for movement, shaped through my athletic background in track, netball, swimming, and dance throughout my childhood and adolescence.
As a Physical Therapist, her goal is to enhance how women navigate the changes within their bodies; whether pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, postpartum, or through the natural ageing process, including menopause. Her work spans the full spectrum of life, as she proudly treats individuals from the newborn stage to the elderly.
Fun Fact: Beyond her professional life, she’s a woman of faith, a wife, and someone who believes that purpose extends beyond practice. Recently, she’s been called out of what she thought was “retirement” from dance, to use it again but this time as a vessel to share God’s word and testify through movement.