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THERAPIES offers a unique experience that combines relaxation with therapeutic treatments,
specializing in relieving pain and discomfort. Grounded in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine
and employing a systemic approach, the services include a variety of techniques such as:

Tui Na is a manual therapy based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), utilizing various manipulation techniques to stimulate specific points or areas of the body with the aim of promoting physiological balance and supporting the body's natural recovery.

Stimulating techniques act on the energetic meridians, while corrective and mobilizing techniques work on the muscular, joint, and tissue levels. The name "Tui Na" reflects two of its main techniques:
"Tui" means to push, and "Na" means to grasp, representing just a few of the many manipulations used in this therapeutic approach.

Acupressure is a precise and effective manual therapy that applies controlled finger pressure to specific points on the body, with the aim of relieving pain, reducing stress, and restoring physiological balance. The technique can be integrated as part of Tui Na, the traditional Chinese therapeutic massage, enhancing its regulatory effect on the flow of Qi and Blood throughout the meridians.

Pressure may be applied to different categories of points, including acupuncture points and reflexology points (which correspond to internal organs and physiological systems), trigger points (which release localized or referred muscular pain), and myofascial points (where fascial restrictions can cause discomfort or limit mobility).

Moxibustion is a therapeutic technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses the heat from burning Artemisia vulgaris (moxa) to stimulate acupuncture points and specific areas of the body. Artemisia vulgaris is a medicinal plant widely used in TCM due to its therapeutic properties. Its dried and crushed leaves are transformed into sticks, cones, or powder, which, when burned, generate deep, penetrating heat without direct flames.

This heat promotes blood circulation, dispels cold and dampness, relieves chronic pain, and strengthens vital energy (Qi). Moxibustion is commonly used to treat muscle and joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, infertility, and disorders caused by internal cold in the body.

Auriculotherapy is a therapeutic technique that stimulates specific points on the ear to treat various conditions, such as pain, anxiety, insomnia, and emotional imbalances.

Based on auricular reflexology, the ear is considered a microsystem of the body, where each point corresponds to a specific organ or function. Stimulation can be performed using seeds, magnetic spheres, needles, finger pressure, or electrical stimuli, helping to balance the body and enhance its natural recovery process.

Reflexology is a therapy based on the stimulation of specific points on the feet and hands, which correspond to organs and systems of the body. These points reflect different parts of the organism, and their activation helps restore balance, relieve pain, and promote relaxation.

Foot reflexology is the most well-known, but hand reflexology and auriculotherapy (ear reflexology) follow the same principle of mapping and treating the body through these reflex areas.

Heat therapy is a technique used to relieve muscle and joint pain, improve circulation, and stimulate cellular regeneration. One of the main devices used in this approach is the TDP lamp, which emits infrared heat combined with essential minerals. The TDP lamp features a mineral plate made up of more than 30 elements, such as iron, magnesium, and zinc, which, when heated, release electromagnetic waves that penetrate deeply into the tissues.

This heat helps to: relax tense muscles and reduce spasms; stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation, accelerating the recovery of injuries; reduce inflammation and relieve chronic pain, such as arthritis and tendinitis; improve cellular metabolism, aiding in tissue regeneration.

Electrostimulation is a therapeutic technique that uses low-frequency electrical impulses to stimulate specific points on the body, enhancing the effects of acupressure, massage, and/or acupuncture. These impulses mimic the natural electrical signals of the nervous system, helping to modulate pain and relax the muscles. This technique is widely used to treat muscle and joint pain, inflammation, post-injury rehabilitation, and mobility recovery.

The benefits of electrostimulation include: (i) pain reduction (both acute and chronic); (ii) muscle relaxation and improved flexibility, reducing tension and spasms; (iii) acceleration of injury recovery by stimulating blood circulation and cellular regeneration; (iv) improvement of nerve conduction.

Cupping therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses suction cups applied to the skin, which, through the creation of a vacuum, helps stimulate blood circulation, eliminate toxins, and relieve muscle tension. This therapy is effective in treating chronic pain, supporting the recovery of physical injuries, reducing inflammation, and addressing respiratory conditions such as bronchitis.

There are several cupping techniques, including fixed cupping, moving cupping, flash cupping, dynamic cupping, and pulsing cupping, each applied according to the therapeutic objective and the patient’s condition. A variety of cup types may also be used — such as glass, silicone, or acrylic — each best suited to specific techniques and levels of intensity.

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I am Ricardo, and I am passionate about helping people find relief from pain and stress through the timeless principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Graduated in Chinese Medicine, with over 3.000 hours of learning and clinical practice, I bring hands-on experience in therapeutic techniques such as Tui Na massage, acupressure, reflexology, cupping,

and auriculotherapy.

My mission is to provide a personalized approach
for every session, alleviating pain and discomfort, fostering relaxation and restoring balance to both body and mind.

Located in the beautiful Ericeira, I look forward
to welcoming you and supporting your journey towards well-being.

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"The key to healing is to restore harmony within the body."

Nan Jing

Overcoming

and preventing pain and discomfort.

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Discover what THERAPIES can do for you -

and book your session today.

Intervention areas

THERAPIES offers a unique experience that combines relaxation with therapeutic treatments, specializing in relieving pain and discomfort. Grounded in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and employing a systemic approach, the services include a variety of techniques such as:

About me

THERAPIES offers a unique experience that combines relaxation with therapeutic treatments,
specializing in relieving pain and discomfort. Grounded in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine
and employing a systemic approach, the services include a variety of techniques such as: