Luca is our muscle Wizard. Born in the sunny town of Naples, Italy, Luca is an ex-professional skier who joined Broadgate in October 2016. As a passionate chiropractor, Luca goes far and beyond for his patients. He utilizes his ever-evolving repertoire of techniques, such as Applied Kinesiology, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Sports Chiropractic and Extremity Adjusting to name a few, to help bring his patients to their maximum level of function and mobility. Luca is registered with the British Chiropractic Association, the Royal College of Chiropractic and the General Chiropractic Council.
How long have you been at Broadgate?
I've been part of the team since 2016.
What do love most about your job?
I love seeing the body's response to the treatment for example, a weak muscle getting stronger, or a painful movement becoming easier to perform.
What is the biggest misconception about chiropractic?
Not specifically about chiropractic, but more specific regarding physical pain, especially not caused by traumatic events. Just like everything happens for a reason, so does pain. When you can't explain what has potentially started your pain, in most cases it's down to bad habits and lifestyle. Because habits are part of the subconscious mind, the sufferer is usually unable to identify the root cause of their problem, leaving them to 'heal over time', while what really happens is a 'worsening over time', since the real issue does not get addressed. Not only does this make our heart ache , it also causes more and more pain and helplessness.
What made you decide to become a chiropractor?
Throughout my skiing career, I suffered a lot due to falls and poor posture. If it wasn't for my uncle, who is a chiropractor, and his guidance and treatment, I would've been a wreck of a man today. When it was time for me to make a choice for the future, I had no doubts.
What do you love about living in Leeds?
It's a mix of things; the different cuisines and fun activities, the active concert and gig scene, not to mention the beautiful green spaces all around. I like it here, it feels like the full package.