About us
About our clinic
FullLife Physio® began operations trading as Palm Cove Physio in August 2023. To expand our services more widely to the community of Cairns Northern Beaches, we have opened a second clinic in Smithfield in May of 2025 and have subsequently re-branded so that both practices will trade as FullLife Physio®. The clinics were both founded on the principles of sound assessment and hands-on physical therapy management followed by comprehensive self-management strategies. This enables patients of the clinic firstly to recover from injury but most importantly to learn how to manage their own body and be able to live to their fullest potential without pain.
Clinic Philosophy
Whether acute or long standing in nature, a good result from Physiotherapy is based on a thorough history and physical assessment to uncover the root cause of a physical problem. Then applying the best evidence-based treatment approach followed by a comprehensive self-management programme of specific exercise to assist the recovery process.
Long term injury prevention and management
Treatment at FullLife Physio® utilises hands-on physical techniques and self-management to enable patients to reach their full potential and retain that benefit ongoing.
Our happy customers
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Can’t recommend highly enough. I was on holiday in Port Douglas and had really bad shoulder pain – was so happy that I found this practice. Peter was knowledgeable, thorough and so helpful in relieving my pain and advising on medication and positions to help ease ongoing pain. Saw him twice then flew home and Peter sent a very detailed report to my physio here. Pleased to report the pain has eased within a week and I am able to resume playing golf! Thanks again Peter, you’re a legend!
S. Michos
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Two weeks ago I entered the clinic with a very sore lower back. I could hardly stand nor walk straight at times. Peter van Gaalen gave me one treatment and four exercises as homework (easy to follow and keeping me on track via an app). Now, after a follow-up treatment I’m totally pain free. It’s like a miracle! I truly recommend this to practice for the highly professional, personable, and knowledgeable service. Thank you, Peter!
B. Lucas
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I was referred to Peter from my doctor for acute knee pain and degeneration. While not initially convinced physiotherapy would allow me to control my pain and resume my normal activities, after three months of a graduated exercise program I’ve seen amazing results – not only can I continue to do the things I love like walking along the beach and tackling steps, but I experience almost no knee pain and feel I have progressed really well. Peter allows you to monitor your own pace and suggests incremental steps to get back into a normal life. Highly recommended!
W. Woof
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Was in a lot of pain due to a neck and shoulder issue, Peter’s approach in diagnosis showed professionalism that only comes with a wealth of experience, within a very short period I was back, pain free and fully operational, much quicker then expected, highly recommend.
P. Lenhan
