OTU DAVID — English-speaking physiotherapist and osteopath D.O. in Ixelles and Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels
- PhysiotherapistContracted with INAMI
- Osteopath D.O.Graduated from ULB
- Member of osteopathie.beProfessional union
- 2 practicesIxelles · Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
What patients say
Verified reviews on Doctoranytime · original language
« Extremely kind, helpful and obviously skilled professional. Would recommend 100%. »
« Helpful, nice and effective. I feel much better. Thanks. »
« Gentle in his movements, listens attentively and patiently to my descriptions of my issues, is understanding, friendly, explains well when I ask him any questions, and is clear in his instructions when giving me exercises to do at home. »
« Brilliant guy! »
« Probablement l’une de mes meilleures expériences chez un ostéopathe. Résultat ressenti immédiatement : beaucoup plus de mobilité et de souplesse. Je recommande à 100%. »
« Ostéopathe à l’écoute, trouvant la solution la plus adéquate pour soulager votre douleur et recommandant des solutions postérieures pour votre suivi. Je recommande à 100%. »
David Otu
Physiotherapist · Osteopath D.O.
Every treatment starts with a thorough assessment, to identify the factors contributing to your symptoms, not only where they show. Manual therapy, targeted exercise and practical advice, grounded in the latest scientific evidence.
Practices in Ixelles (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (Tuesday, Thursday), Brussels.
Consultations in French and English. Member of osteopathie.be.
What can I help you with?
Tap an area of the body or choose a situation to see what I treat, in physiotherapy, osteopathy, or both.
Back
- Acute low back pain, locked backPhysio · Osteo
- Low back pain, disc herniationPhysio · Osteo
- Chronic low back painPhysio · Osteo
- Spinal osteoarthritisPhysio · Osteo
- Pain between the shoulder blades, rib painOsteo
- Mid-back painOsteo
- Sciatica, femoral nerve painPhysio · Osteo
- Scoliosis, posturePhysio
Not on the list? Call me and we will talk it through: 0492.95.30.43
My approach
Osteopathy and physiotherapy combined in one logic: understand, relieve, then make the body more resilient — grounded in the latest scientific evidence.
Understand
A thorough assessment to identify the factors contributing to your pain, not only where it hurts: mobility, strength, daily movements and sport.
Relieve
Manual therapy and osteopathic techniques, with cupping or dry needling when useful, to help reduce pain and restore mobility.
Strengthen
Active, functional rehabilitation adapted to your daily life, your physical activity and your goals: targeted, progressive exercise dosed to your tolerance, with measured progress.
Prevent
A step-by-step return to your activities, validated by simple tests, and a home programme to limit recurrences.
Background
Trained at ULB in osteopathy, then in physiotherapy.
- Comprehensive approach
- Osteopathy & physiotherapy
- Two complete degrees combined in one course of care
- 8 years
- Of university training
- Université libre de Bruxelles
- Hospital & sport
- Hands-on experience
- Hospital placements and sports team medical staff
Education
2025 – 2026
Master's in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
ULB
2024 – 2025
Bachelor's in motor sciences, physiotherapy
ULB · bridging programme
2022 – 2023
Specialised master's in osteopathy
ULB
2020 – 2022
Master's in motor sciences
ULB · osteopathy track
2017 – 2020
Bachelor's in motor sciences
ULB · general track
Experience
2023 – present
Osteopath
Centre Médical & Dentaire Station Woluwe
2023 – 2024
Medical staff
Royal Racing Club de Waterloo
2023 – 2024
Medical staff
RSD Jette
2026
Pulmonology — respiratory care and rehabilitation
Hôpital Iris Sud
2025
Neuro-orthopaedic rehabilitation
Hôpital Saint-Jean, Méridien site
2025
Cardio-respiratory rehabilitation
Clinique Sainte-Elisabeth
2025
Orthopaedic functional rehabilitation
Point of Motion, private practice
2025
Performance and functional rehabilitation
LAB Physio × Animo Studio Cinquantenaire, private practice
2022 – 2023
Private practice
Cassiel Van Slijpe
2022 – 2023
Private practice
Sergio Giunta
2021 – 2022
Orthopaedic surgery
Hôpital Iris Sud
Languages: french, english
How do I get an urgent appointment (acute back pain, stiff neck, locked back)?
For an urgent appointment, call 0492.95.30.43 directly: you will be offered the earliest possible slot, subject to availability, in Ixelles or Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. For a regular appointment, online booking remains available.
Osteopath or physiotherapist: which one should I see?
The two approaches are complementary. Osteopathy focuses more on assessment and manual treatment. Physiotherapy works in particular on strength, mobility, function and a gradual return to your activities; it is reimbursed by INAMI with a prescription. Trained in both, David Otu will guide you to the approach best suited to your situation.
Do you offer cupping and dry needling?
Yes. Cupping and dry needling can be included in both osteopathy and physiotherapy sessions, depending on your needs and after the assessment. They complement manual therapy and exercise, and are never imposed.
Are consultations in English?
Yes. David Otu consults in English and in French, at both practices in Brussels.
Is physiotherapy reimbursed?
Yes. David Otu is a contracted (conventionné) physiotherapist: sessions are reimbursed by INAMI/RIZIV with a medical prescription, according to the official fee schedule and your insurance fund.
Is osteopathy reimbursed by health insurance?
Partly, yes. A care certificate is provided after each session, for partial reimbursement by your health insurance fund (mutuelle). The amount and number of sessions covered depend on your insurance fund. David Otu is a member of osteopathie.be, the Professional Union of Osteopaths of Belgium.
Do I need a medical prescription?
Not for osteopathy: you can book directly. For physiotherapy, a prescription from your doctor is required to be reimbursed by INAMI/RIZIV.
How long is a session?
An osteopathy session lasts 45 minutes, a physiotherapy session 30 minutes.
What happens during the first session?
It starts with a thorough assessment: your history, your symptoms and an examination to identify the factors contributing to the pain, not only where it shows. Then comes treatment (manual therapy, targeted exercise) and practical advice for daily life.
Where and when?
In Ixelles (Rue de Hennin 99) on Mondays from 7:45 to 13:00, Wednesdays from 8:00 to 19:00 and Fridays from 13:00 to 19:00. In Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (Rue de la Station 113) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to 20:00. Osteopathy and physiotherapy are offered at both practices, by appointment.
What should I bring?
Your ID card, the medical prescription for physiotherapy, and any scans or reports you have (X-ray, MRI, surgical report). Wear comfortable clothing.
Contact
David Otu, Physiotherapist · Osteopath D.O.
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Rue de la Station 113
1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
- Tuesday
- 8:00 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 8:00 – 20:00
Ixelles
Rue de Hennin 99
1050 Ixelles
- Monday
- 7:45 – 13:00
- Wednesday
- 8:00 – 19:00
- Friday
- 13:00 – 19:00
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