Bayden Campbell
Senior physiotherapist at Evolutio, Richmond.
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Physio second opinion in Richmond, Melbourne
Seventy-five minutes with a senior physiotherapist who goes through your history, scans and treatment so far with fresh eyes, and tells you straight what they think is going on.
Evenings until 7:30pm Mon–Thu · Saturdays 8am–1pm
- 75 minutes with a senior physio
- $300 $85 deposit to book
- No referral needed
- HICAPS on the spot
- Open Saturdays 8am–1pm
Is this for you?
When a physio second opinion is worth it
You don’t need to be unhappy with your current care to book. Sometimes you just want a second opinion physiotherapist with time to look at the whole picture.
Getting a second opinion is a normal part of looking after your health. Victoria’s Better Health Channel explains your rights, including asking for your records and scans to be passed on.
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You’ve been treating it for months and it isn’t changing
Same pain, same sessions, same exercises, and no real progress.
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You’ve been told you need surgery, or that you don’t
You want to understand all your options before you decide either way. For ACL injuries, our ACL recovery guide is a good place to start reading.
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Your scan says one thing and your body says another
You’d like someone to explain what the report actually means for you.
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You’ve had different advice from different people
You want one clear explanation you can make sense of.
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You just want to check you’re on the right track
Nothing’s wrong with your current care. You’d simply like a second set of eyes.
How it works
How a second opinion works at Evolutio
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Book, and send us what you have
Book online below. Bring or email any scans, reports, surgical notes and the exercises you’ve been given to info@evolutio.com.au. No scans? That’s fine too.
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75 minutes with a senior physio
We go through how it started, what’s been tried and what has and hasn’t helped, then do a full hands-on assessment. We explain what we think is going on and the realistic options, surgical or not.
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A written summary you can share
What we found and what we’d recommend, in writing, to take to your GP, surgeon or current physio.
It’s longer than our standard appointment for a reason: here’s why our appointments run long. There’s no obligation to move your care to us, and plenty of people take the summary back to their own physio. More on what to expect when you visit.
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What a physio second opinion can and can’t do
What we can do
- Explain your diagnosis, scans and reports in plain language
- Assess how you move, where you’re weak and what loads the problem
- Tell you whether your current plan makes sense to us, and why
- Lay out the non-surgical options, and what surgery would and wouldn’t change
- Write a summary your GP, surgeon or physio can use
What we can’t do
- Prescribe medication, or refer you for Medicare-rebated scans or specialists. If you need any of these, we’ll tell you and write to your GP
- Replace a surgeon’s opinion on whether to operate
- Promise a particular result. We’ll give you an honest, realistic picture instead
If what we find needs a medical opinion, we’ll say so and point you to the right GP, sports doctor or specialist. You can see how our patients tend to progress on our clinical outcomes page.
Who you’ll see
Senior physiotherapists who do second opinions
Jeroen
Senior physiotherapist at Evolutio, Richmond.
Meet the teamPhill Danzi
Senior physiotherapist at Evolutio, Richmond.
Read Phill’s profileEvery practitioner at Evolutio is registered with Ahpra; you can check anyone’s registration on the Ahpra public register. Our physiotherapists are members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Before you book
Physio second opinion: common questions
How much does a physio second opinion cost?
$300 for 75 minutes with a senior physio. You pay an $85 deposit when you book and $215 on the day. If your extras cover includes physio, you can claim on the spot with HICAPS.
How is a second opinion different from a normal initial assessment?
A standard initial assessment is 45 minutes. A second opinion is 75 minutes with a senior physio, which leaves time to go through your history, scans and previous treatment properly before the hands-on assessment.
What should I bring to a second opinion?
Any scans and reports, surgical notes, letters from your GP or specialist, and the exercises you’ve been given. Comfortable clothes that let us see the area. If you can’t get copies, bring the name of the imaging provider.
Do I have to stop seeing my current physio?
No. A second opinion doesn’t commit you to anything. Plenty of people take the written summary back to their own physio.
Will you tell my current physio or surgeon?
Only if you want us to. The written summary is yours to share with whoever you like.
I haven’t had a scan. Is it still worth coming?
Yes. Many problems don’t need imaging. If we think a scan would actually change your plan, we’ll tell you.
Can I claim it on private health?
Yes, if your extras cover includes physio. You can claim on the spot with HICAPS. Your rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
Do I need a referral?
No. You only need a referral or claim number if you’re booking through TAC, WorkCover, Medicare EPC or DVA.
How soon can I get in?
We’re open until 7:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. The calendar on this page shows the next available second opinion times.
Booking through TAC, WorkCover, Medicare EPC or DVA? See our funding options. Fees and item codes are on the prices page.
Read ahead
Common reasons people come for a second opinion
ACL RehabilitationSurgery or not, VALD tested, full ACL packages
Knee PainRunner’s knee, patellofemoral pain, meniscus
Back PainAcute strains and chronic lower back pain
Shoulder PainImpingement, rotator cuff, overhead athletes
Hip PainGluteal tendinopathy, FAI, hip flexor issues
Running InjuriesLoad management, gait analysis, marathon prep
Not sure what’s wrong? You don’t need a diagnosis to book. Working that out is what the session is for.
Getting here
Evolutio Sports Physio, Richmond
11/3 Bromham PlaceRichmond VIC 3121
03 9100 3798
Look for the blue Evolutio sign by the door. Open in Google Maps · Where our patients travel from
- Train: Richmond Station, all metro lines, then a short walk
- Tram: routes 70, 75 and 78 along Swan Street
- Car: three client parks out front, plus 2 to 4 hour street parking on Bromham Place
- Bike: indoor bike storage at the clinic
- Hours: Mon–Thu until 7:30pm, Fri until 6pm, Sat 8am–1pm
Page last updated 3 November 2026. Written by the Evolutio physiotherapy team. This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation. Meet the team · Clinic FAQs
