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What is MTC?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is defined by a set of ancient medical techniques of oriental origin (not only from China) that aim to treat and prevent chronic and acute diseases of any nature. It is also used as a tool for those looking for well-being, relaxation and/or inner discovery (Mindfulness). Each of these techniques has an endless number of varieties and it was not until the 1950s that TCM was actually “created” as a unified area of health. In this “modern” version of TCM techniques such as Acupuncture, Phytotherapy and Tui Na Massage are included, although many schools and professionals end up acquiring more techniques for use in a clinical context.
What can I treat with TCM?
Traditional Chinese Medicine has the potential to treat any condition that does not involve the imminent need for surgical intervention. Despite this, the exclusive use of TCM in oncological or extreme cases is not recommended. This is due to the great clinical complexity of cancer cases, as well as the risks associated with any practice that does not have imaging methods or clinical analysis. Regarding acupuncture in particular, it is scientifically proven to treat more than 200 health conditions, among them are. Low back pain, Asthma, Anxiety and various gynecological conditions.
What Types of Therapies Do You Offer?
For information on the techniques applied by me, please visit the “About Me” page.
What is the value of the Consultation?
Due to the diagnostic process, the first consultation lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and costs €45
All follow-up appointments last approximately 1 hour and cost €35
Do Treatments Cause Pain?
The techniques applied in the treatments - especially massage and other manual techniques - have an intensity that varies depending on the patient's condition and tolerance, therefore, the well-being and comfort of the patient is always imperative in any type of treatment.
Regarding acupuncture, the insertion of the needle into the skin is always done through techniques that minimize the stinging sensation as much as possible, and an unusual sensation can still be felt when the needles are stimulated at the acupuncture points.
Do these therapies enter the IRS?
A Medicina Tradicional Chinesa e Acupuntura estão isentas de IVA ao abrigo do artigo 9º do código do CIVA, assim sendo, nos termos do artº. 78º-C nº 1 al. a) - i) do Código do IRS, são dedutíveis à colecta as despesas de saúde desde que isentas de IVA ou sujeitas à taxa reduzida.
Are you a Certified Therapist?
Yup. I am a graduate of the ESMTC with 5 years of training (+4 of clinical practice) and I hold professional card number C-0061550.
Does TCM interfere with medication?
There are herbal medicine formulas that have known interactions with some drugs, but the vast majority do not interfere with any type of medication. These interactions are always taken into account when any type of herbal medicine is prescribed.
How can I book an appointment?
To make an appointment, just get in touch using the mobile number available here on the website or using the form on the page“Contact us”.
I have a Chronic disease, can I use TCM?
Yup. TCM is known to be a very useful tool in maintaining symptoms in chronic diseases such as asthma, fibromyalgia and others.
A MTC é segura?
A MTC é geralmente considerada segura quando praticada por um terapeuta certificado. As plantas usadas na MTC são utilizadas há séculos e são bem estudadas quanto à sua segurança e eficácia.
No entanto, como em qualquer outra forma de tratamento médico, há sempre um pequeno risco de efeitos colaterais ou reações adversas. Estes podem incluir hematomas ou dor no local da puntura, tonturas ou náuseas.
É importante informar o terapeuta de quaisquer condições médicas pré-existentes, alergias ou medicamentos que esteja a tomar antes de iniciar o tratamento de forma a contribuir para que o plano de tratamento seja seguro e eficaz.
Se sentir quaisquer efeitos colaterais ou desconforto durante o tratamento, é imperativo que informe o terapeuta para que se possa ajustar o plano de tratamento conforme necessário.