Luke Askew B.Ost — Registered Osteopath in Leytonstone
Luke Askew is a fully registered osteopath based in Leytonstone, East London, helping patients from Leytonstone, Wanstead, South Woodford, Leyton and Walthamstow get out of pain and back to doing what they love. With a background as a professional dancer and over a decade of clinical experience, Luke combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with clinically modified Pilates to treat the cause of your pain — not just the symptoms.
Whether you’re dealing with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, shoulder injuries, headaches, sports injuries or postural problems from desk work, Luke offers tailored treatment plans designed around your lifestyle and recovery goals.
A different kind of osteopath
Movement and biomechanics have been a lifelong passion of mine. Before training as an osteopath, I spent years as a professional dancer and hold two teaching qualifications with Distinction from the I.S.T.D — the world’s leading dance examination society. That background shapes how I work: I don’t just treat the painful area, I look at how your whole body moves and compensates.
I graduated from the British School of Osteopathy after four years of full-time study, which included over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice. Since then, my postgraduate training has been led by what my patients actually need, with a strong focus on evidence-based therapy.
Conditions I treat
Luke sees patients of all ages and activity levels. Common conditions treated at the Leytonstone clinic include:
- Lower back pain and sciatica
- Neck pain, stiffness and tension headaches
- Shoulder pain, including frozen shoulder
- Hip, knee and ankle problems
- Sports injuries and repetitive strain
- Postural pain from desk work and commuting
- Pregnancy-related aches and pains
- Rehabilitation after injury or surgery
Hands-on treatment, with rehab you can actually do
I use a blend of structural osteopathy, soft tissue work and clinically modified Pilates to get you moving well again. Hands-on treatment is only half the picture — lasting results usually come from targeted strengthening and mobility work between sessions, which is where my teaching background really helps. I’ll prescribe exercises pitched to your current level and adjust them as you improve.
I’ll also encourage you to ask questions. Understanding why you’re in pain is one of the fastest routes to recovery and the best way to stop it coming back.
Qualifications and postgraduate training
- B.Ost – British School of Osteopathy
- Sutherland Cranial College – Postgraduate Osteopathy in the Cranial Field
- Barral Institute – Visceral Osteopathy Programme
- Institute of Classical Osteopathy – Foundation Course
- British Medical Acupuncture Society – Foundation Course
- Anatomy Trains
- APPI, Body Control Pilates and Romana Pilates – Trained Teacher
Professional registrations
- General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
- British Osteopathic Association
- British Association of Performing Arts Medicine
Appointment times with Luke
- Mondays 09:00 – 13.00
- Tuesdays 09:00 – 18.00
- Wednesdays 14:00 – 18:30
- Fridays 09:00 – 18:00
Luke can be contacted directly at luke@leytonstoneosteopathy.co.uk