Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

At the Functional Healing Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and vitality through a unique approach to medicine. Our focus is on identifying the root causes of illnesses and providing effective treatments. 
Unlike the disease-centered approach commonly associated with conventional medicine, we take a broader perspective. Our comprehensive approach recognizes that the body functions as a complex system, where treating the whole person is essential for long-term health and vitality.
Our goal is to empower you to take an active role in your health journey and achieve optimal well-being.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Patients can expect a calm and friendly environment, compassionate and empathetic care, timely and accurate information, effective communication, involvement in decision-making process, and respect for their cultural and personal values.

 

Medical Specialties

• Acupuncture
• Anesthesiology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Functional Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Male disorders
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English
• Portuguese

Graduate School Education

Instituto Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Portugal

Professional Associations

General Medical Council (United Kingdom) - 6145828, Ordem dos Médicos (Portugal) - 41145