Ascot Vale sits just north of us across the Maribyrnong. Most of our Ascot Vale patients drive down Union Road or Mount Alexander Road and are at the clinic in under ten minutes.
We are at 92 Parsons Street, Kensington, inside Renegade BJJ.
Getting here from Ascot Vale
Driving
Roughly seven minutes via Union Road or Mount Alexander Road, then Macaulay Road.
Parking
Street parking around Parsons Street. Usually straightforward outside peak hours.
Public transport
Ascot Vale station and our clinic are both a short walk from the Craigieburn line. The 57 tram runs from Ascot Vale down through Kensington.
Find the door: we are inside the Renegade BJJ building at 92 Parsons Street. Entry is via the rear of the building, not the main gym doors. First-time visitors miss this regularly, so allow an extra minute.
Training in Ascot Vale
Ascot Vale has a strong striking scene. Hooked Boxing & Fitness on Maribyrnong Road and F*IT on Mount Alexander Road both send us people, and Strike Studio in nearby Aberfeldie covers Muay Thai.
That mix shows up in what we treat: hands and wrists from boxing, shins and hips from Muay Thai, and shoulders from high-volume pad and bag work.
Who we see from Ascot Vale
Ascot Vale patients skew towards striking sports and group fitness. If you box or kick, our boxing and Muay Thai pages go into the specific mechanisms in more detail.
Whatever brings you in, the first appointment covers a full history, gait and functional movement assessment, hands-on treatment, and a plan you leave with in writing.
What we offer
Osteopathy
Hands-on assessment and treatment with Dr Luke Smith.Remedial massage
With Nick Mann, available Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.Dry needling
Where it is indicated, alongside manual treatment.Exercise rehabilitation
Loaded rehab in the TrueStretch, working through range rather than around it.Nutrition
Including fight camp nutrition and weight management for combat athletes.Combat sports injuries
BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling and judo.Questions from Ascot Vale patients
How long does it take to get to you from Ascot Vale?
About seven minutes by car via Union Road or Mount Alexander Road. Ascot Vale and Kensington are both on the Craigieburn line if you would rather take the train.
Do you treat boxing and Muay Thai injuries?
Yes, and it is a significant part of what we do. Dr Luke Smith cross-trains both and has worked cornerside at professional events.
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.
Book from Ascot Vale
92 Parsons Street, Kensington VIC 3031, inside Renegade BJJ. Entrance via the rear.
Monday to Friday 8am–7pm, Saturday 8am–2pm.