PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Physiotherapy License No. 1165 (Portuguese Order of Physiotherapists)
Osteopathy License No. 0100319 (ACSS – Central Administration of the Health System)
CURRICULUM VITAE
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, from the School of Health Sciences of Alcoitão
Certificate in Osteopathy, from the Madrid School of Osteopathy
Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy – Musculoskeletal Conditions, from the School of Health Sciences of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, in partnership with NOVA Medical School / Faculty of Medical Sciences (NMS/FCM) and the National School of Public Health (ENSP), NOVA University Lisbon
Postgraduate Degree in Pathophysiology of the Cranio-Cervical and Cranio-Mandibular Musculoskeletal System and Facial Pain, with Prof. Dr. Mariano Rocabado
Postgraduate Degree in Applied Positive Psychology, from the Institute of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon
Certified Professional in Lifestyle Medicine, by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Physiotherapist/Osteopath and Managing Partner at Physioclem
Co-founder of Lagom European Healthy Lifestyle Academy (https://www.lagom-academy.eu/)
TEACHING
Professor and Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in “Physiotherapy in Spinal Disorders” at the Portuguese Red Cross School of Health
Former External Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences of Alcoitão
Clinical Internship Supervisor at the School of Health Sciences of Alcoitão and the Lisbon School of Health Technology
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Training in Global Postural Re-education Method, St. Mont University
Training in Muscle Chains Method, Formation Busquet
Training in Physical Treatment of Edema, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Specialized Bandaging and Pressotherapy, Ecole de Drainage Lymphatique, Brussels (Leduc Method)
Certification in Coaching, Life Training
Training in Hypnotherapy, Hypnos Portugal
International Certification as a Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Life Training
Practitioner in Body Language and Facial Microexpressions, InBodyLanguage
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Board Member of the Portuguese Association of Physiotherapists (February 1998 – September 2000)
Member of the governing bodies of the Portuguese Society of Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain (2018–2021)
Member of the International Positive Psychology Association
Member of the General Council of the Portuguese Order of Physiotherapists (2022–2025)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Organizer of multiple scientific and community events (congresses, courses, conferences, scientific meetings), including the 3rd, 9th, 10th, and 11th National Congress of Physiotherapists (Portuguese Association of Physiotherapists) and the 12th National Congress of Physiotherapists (Order of Physiotherapists) (https://www.cnft.pt)
Member of the Parish Assembly of the Union of Parishes of Alcobaça and Vestiaria (2021–2025)
Member of the General Council of the Cister School Group, representing Physioclem (2022–2026)
