Osteopathy and remedial massage in Kensington
For fighters, runners and lifters — and anyone whose back has had enough.
Book an appointmentWhere we are
92 Parsons Street, Kensington, inside Renegade MMA. Entrance via the rear.
Dr Luke Smith
Osteopath and founder. Master of Health Science. BJJ black belt and MNU certified nutritionist.
Nick Mann
Remedial Massage Therapist. 15+ years as a personal trainer and coach.
Open six days
Monday to Friday 8am–7pm, Saturday 8am–2pm.
Find out why it hurts, not just where
Most people arrive knowing exactly where the pain is and nothing about what caused it. A shoulder that has been compensating for a stiff mid-back since January. A knee that gave out because the hip stopped doing its share.
Assessment here starts with gait and functional movement, because the part that hurts is often paying for something happening above or below it. You get hands-on treatment on the day, an explanation you can actually follow, and a plan in writing before you leave.
Most of the people we see are not fighters. They are office workers, parents, tradies, runners and lifters who want to stop working around a problem.
Osteopathy, remedial massage, dry needling, loaded rehab in the TrueStretch, and nutrition, under one roof.
Two ways in
You train combat sports
BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling or judo. Injury mechanisms, realistic return timelines, staged return to sparring, and fight camp and weight cut planning.
Combat sports injuries →You're here for something else
Back and neck pain, sciatica, a knee that has given up, or a shoulder that has been niggling since March. Whether it came from running, lifting, desk work, or nothing you can point to.
How we work →What we do
Osteopathy
Hands-on assessment and treatment that considers the whole body, not just the sore part.
Remedial massage
With Nick Mann, Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Exercise rehabilitation
Loaded rehab in the TrueStretch. Working through range rather than around it.
Functional osteo
Assessment begins with gait analysis to see how you actually move.
Nutrition
Performance, recovery, body composition, and weight cut and rehydration planning for combat athletes.
Dry needling
Used alongside manual treatment where it is indicated.Who you will see
Dr Luke Smith
Osteopath and founder
Luke works with athletes and active people recovering from injury, whether that is combat sports, the gym, or getting through a day without your back complaining. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Health Science from Victoria University and is a Mac-Nutrition Uni (MNU) certified nutritionist.
He is a BJJ black belt and cross-trains judo, wrestling, boxing and Muay Thai. He has worked cornerside at UFC, ONE Championship and Dana White's Contender Series events.
Outside the clinic he is usually running, on the mats, or looking for decent coffee.
Nick Mann
Remedial Massage Therapist
Nick has more than 15 years behind him as a personal trainer and martial arts coach. He holds black belts in six martial arts disciplines and has won MMA championship titles across three weight divisions.
He combines manual therapy with exercise, which means the massage tends to come with something to do afterwards. Available Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Commonly treated
Finding us
92 Parsons Street, Kensington VIC 3031. We are inside the Renegade MMA building, and entry is via the rear, not the main gym doors on the street. First-time visitors miss this regularly, so allow an extra minute.
Street parking on and around Parsons Street. Macaulay and Kensington stations are both a short walk, and the 57 tram runs along Racecourse Road.
Before you book
Do I need a referral?
No. Osteopaths are first-contact practitioners in Australia, so you can book directly. A referral only matters for funding pathways such as a Medicare care plan, DVA or WorkCover.
Can I claim on private health insurance?
Yes, if you hold extras cover that includes osteopathy or remedial massage. Check your level of cover with your fund.
What is the difference between an osteopath and a physio?
Both are five-year-trained, AHPRA-registered first-contact practitioners who treat musculoskeletal problems. Osteopathy places more emphasis on how a restriction in one area forces compensation elsewhere, and typically involves more hands-on manual treatment. More on the difference here.
What should I wear?
Shorts and a t-shirt. If the problem shows up in a specific movement or position, we will probably ask you to show us.
Will I have to stop what I'm doing?
Usually not. Complete rest is rarely necessary, whether that is training, work or getting through the day. You will leave with a written list of what is still safe to do this week.
Book an appointment
92 Parsons Street, Kensington, inside Renegade MMA. Monday to Friday 8am–7pm, Saturday 8am–2pm.