Luke is the Owner/Director of the pain education company Neuro Orthopaedic Institute, also known as Noigroup. His physiotherapy journey began with a degree from the University of Melbourne, Australia, followed by a move into clinical practice in New York. In NYC, Luke co-founded New York Sports Medicine, a company he later sold. 

 

Still, one of New York City’s most prominent physical therapists, Luke’s extensive experience in managing acute and chronic pain and sports injuries demands that he travel extensively to manage professional and Olympic athletes and touring performing arts/dance company members. He currently serves as a consultant with the NBA League and European soccer professional teams. Luke is also affiliated with the clinical education programs of Columbia University and Touro College.

 

Luke practices a ‘hands-on’ approach, combining his advanced manual skills with exercise and education. He has a strong belief that education is fundamental in optimising patient recovery and performance. He has taught advanced skills courses in Manual Therapy internationally since 2004 and has been on the Noigroup faculty since 2015.

Hands are a powerful tool for communication, especially in the context of pain management. Recent advancements in pain science suggest that healthcare professionals can significantly impact their patients' experiences by fostering a shift in their thoughts and beliefs about pain. This conceptual change can lead to remarkably positive outcomes. In this brief introduction, we will explore how manual therapists can leverage their existing skills to facilitate this transformation. We will discuss the integration of hands-on techniques with effective verbal communication, empowering practitioners to enhance their approach to pain education and support their patients on the path to healing.