When you’ve been living with long-term pain or dealing with a complicated injury, it’s easy to feel stuck, especially when the answers so far haven’t made sense. Our second opinion physiotherapy service gives you the chance to have your situation reviewed by our senior complex pain physiotherapist, Ameeth Ruparelia, supported by Peta Laughlan, who brings additional expertise in managing complex pain. This service provides you with a clear diagnosis, a plan that feels achievable, and confidence that nothing important has been overlooked.

Why Second Opinion Physiotherapy is Important

After months (or even years) of uncertainty, repeated flare-ups, or frustration with conflicting advice, our second opinion physiotherapy service offers you clarity rather than confusion. Many people reach out to Scarborough Physio for a second opinion because they’ve seen multiple clinicians and still don’t have a clear direction for their recovery.

Ameeth and Peta thoroughly review your past scans, medical records, treatment notes, and surgical history to build a complete picture of what is actually happening. Using advanced physiotherapy assessments, our two physiotherapists, Ameeth and Peta, uncover what’s really driving your complex pain and provide you with a plan that finally makes sense.

When you need a physiotherapist for complex pain, it’s time to call Scarborough Physio for a second opinion.

We have served our local community for 22 years and helped over 22 000 people during that time – which is more than 1 in 3 people in our region.

What Happens During Your Advanced Physiotherapy Assessment?

Your advanced physiotherapy assessment is designed to identify patterns and issues that are often missed in short appointments, and to map out the best way forward. During your assessment, you can expect:

• A longer consultation with Ameeth.
• A complete review of your imaging, history, and past treatment.
• A clear explanation about what’s contributing to your pain.
• A practical plan created with both short-term and long-term goals.

Ameeth, our complex pain physiotherapist, and Peta will collaborate with your GP, specialist, family members, or legal representatives when needed. It’s this extra level of detail that ensures you feel heard and understood.

Who Can Benefit From Our Service?

People often choose our second opinion physiotherapy service when they’re dealing with the following situations:

• Severe or long-term pain.
• Old injuries that never fully healed.
• Pain involving multiple areas of the body.
• Repeated flare-ups that don’t match previous diagnoses.
• Complex surgical cases.
• Unclear explanations from past providers.

Information for Patients

As an experienced physio for chronic pain, Ameeth recognises that sometimes appointments feel a little rushed or leave you with unanswered questions. That’s why our second opinion physiotherapy service gives you the chance to slow down and take the time you need to share your story and explore your symptoms. Ameeth will address each of your concerns thoroughly, giving you a clearer picture of what’s happening and what to do next.

You will leave your session with:

• A diagnosis you can finally trust.
• A plan you understand.
• Clear and actionable steps.

Information for Medical Referrers

GPs and specialists often refer patients to Scarborough Physio for complex reviews because we offer advanced physiotherapy assessments, and have for over 20 years. These assessments include a clear clinical summary that outlines the diagnosis, contributing factors, and expected recovery pathway. At Scarborough Physio, we make it easy for you to integrate our findings into your patients’ ongoing care. The 2 senior physios administering these assessments have experience working alongside Doctors and Specialists, and therefore understand how you think and what you are looking for from referring a patient with a complex condition.

Information for Personal Injury Lawyers

Accurate diagnosis and clear documentation are essential for claims involving severe or ongoing pain. Our second opinion physiotherapy service provides structured reporting, functional assessments, timelines, and evidence-based reasoning to support your client’s case. Too frequently an IME assessment lacks the rigorous data and evidence required to reach and accurate finding. We will provide this patient data based on a unique piece of technology we use to assess our clients’ injuries and functional capacity, and this data cannot be refuted.

A Clear and Confident Path Forward

Scarborough Physio’s second opinion physiotherapy service provides expert guidance from senior clinicians, a diagnosis you can rely on, and a plan shaped around your goals and circumstances. With access to an experienced physio for chronic pain who understands the complexity of long-term symptoms, you’ll receive support grounded in clarity rather than guesswork.
Whether you’re navigating your own pain journey, referring a patient, or assisting a client with an injury claim, Scarborough Physio delivers the guidance required to move forward with a clear sense of direction.

Your Next Steps

If you believe you are a candidate for this service, or a referrer with a patient who would benefit from this service, the next step is to book an appointment by clicking on the button below.