Luke Nelson - Chiropractor, Director of Health & High Performance, Fellow Sports & Exercise Chiropractor (AICE 2019), Running Coach

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Luke Nelson is a passionate chiropractor, running coach, and the driving force behind Health & High Performance in Mont Albert North. After graduating from RMIT in 2003, Luke launched his first clinic, Chiropractic Solutions in Bentleigh East. Following 15 successful years, he embraced a new challenge and founded Health & High Performance in Mont Albert with a vision to provide high-quality care that keeps people doing what they love.

 

Luke has a particular passion for treating sports injuries, including soft tissue injuries, ankle sprains, ACL injuries, and shoulder pain. However, his deepest interest lies in running-related injuries such as knee pain, iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar heel pain. His unique and thorough approach combines advanced assessment techniques and a broad toolkit of treatment strategies to identify the root cause of injury and guide patients safely back to doing what they love.

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A sought-after speaker, Luke has presented nationally and internationally on a wide range of sports injury topics—most frequently on his favourite subject: running!

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In recognition of his contributions to the profession, Luke was awarded the Australian Chiropractic Association’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year in 2016, followed by the prestigious title of Australian Chiropractor of the Year in 2022.

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Throughout his career, Luke has worked with a wide range of sporting teams and elite athletes across disciplines including athletics, AFL, triathlon, golf, cricket, MMA, and CrossFit.

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Luke has been involved in various sports throughout his life, but running remains his greatest passion. He has completed 10 marathons, an ultra-marathon, and two Ironman triathlons.

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Luke loves to learn, and his extensive post-graduate qualifications include:

• International Sports Chiropractic Practitioner

• Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Chiropractic

• Masters of Sports Science

• Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 1

• Athletics Australia Recreation Runner Coach Level 2

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Luke has also served on several boards, including:

• Past President of Sports Chiro Australia

• Current Sports Medicine Australia Victorian Committee