LISBON: Alternative Medicine Guide for 2024: Exploring Holistic Healing in Portugal's Capital

LISBON: Alternative Medicine Guide for 2024: Exploring Holistic Healing in Portugal's Capital

Wellness to de-stress

Post-summer blues are a thing… And with the return to work and school, the month of September feels even more stressful than we would like it to.

That’s why now more than ever, practicing self-care and wellness is crucial. Taking this into account, we devoted ourselves to finding the best spots in Lisbon to rest, rejuvenat and recover.

Lisbon Wellness / Cais do Sodré

At Lisbon Wellness, a collective of alternative practitioners dedicated to optimising the body, mind, and life of each client through tailored sessions in English. We tried their acupuncture+pure energy session.

  • The session left us feeling stress-free, and relaxed and removed our chronic pain. Even more relaxing than a massage!

  • Hypnotherapy aids in alleviating mental stress and anxiety by inducing a state of deep relaxation, fostering inner calmness and peace.

  • Monthly wellness events are held at the beautiful space to aid healing and connect you with your intuition.

They also offer hypnotherapy, crystal, sound and energy healing, Chinese medicine, Shiatsu, holistic coaching, reiki, dream facilitation, and psychotherapy.

The Wheelhouse / Lapa

Immerse yourself on a personal and collective healing, growth, and connection journey through Wheelhouse’s workshops and treatments. Designed to elevate your well-being on physical, mental, and spiritual levels, these experiences foster genuine connections and transformative change.

  • Their unique Himalayan salt cave is centered around halotherapy that offers a natural detoxifying and stress-reducing breathwork experience with potential antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.

  • Participate in sound baths, meditation, breathwork, and various other workshops that will nurture your growth from the inside out.

  • Treatments include Biologique Recherche facials, deep tissue massages, lymphatic drainage, stress-melting acupuncture, massages, reiki, and qigong, curated to find the perfect path to your wellness goals.

  • The cafe offers a vibrant atmosphere, innovative non-alcoholic drinks, and a globally inspired vegan menu. A commitment to sustainability and wellness makes it the perfect spot for those seeking a mindful experience.

  • They’re passionate about fostering a vibrant community and host live music events, open houses, and social nights – a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, and spark creativity.

Find your well-being compass by breathing deep and finding balance in harmony with a vibrant and supportive community.

Ricardo Vila Nova / Avenida da Liberdade

Ricardo Vila Nova specialises in regenerative medicine treatments for hair loss for both men and women, offering innovative technologies that combine science and personalised care. By analysing a strand of hair, Ricardo can determine how nutrition, genetics, and hormonal status influence hair health.

  • Initial appointments start with a unique Hair DNA Scan to analyse hair at a microscopic level.

  • Provides insights into the neurological, nutritional, hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors affecting hair and scalp condition.

  • Post your Hair DNA Scan and analysis, a bespoke in-clinic treatment plan and tailored haircare regime are created, featuring high-tech and revitalising treatments targeting both scalp and hair.

  • Provides personalised shampoos, masks, and serums formulated with high-performance ingredients to enhance hair vitality and strength.

Discover the path to healthier, more vibrant hair with Ricardo Vila Nova and his personally trained expert team's use of high-performance formulas sourced from Japanese laboratories, designed to elevate the gloss, strength, and texture of your hair.

EcoMassage&Esthetics / Rossio

At EcoMassage&Esthetics, they embrace the timeless healing traditions of India to rejuvenate your body and soul, restoring harmony and peace. Immerse yourself in the blissful experience of Ayurvedic Massage and discover the profound benefits it offers.

  • Expert therapists customise each massage to your unique constitution, addressing imbalances within your dosha for holistic well-being.

  • Feel the warm oils penetrate your skin, stimulating circulation, boosting your immune system, and relieving back pain, leaving you feeling light, energised, and deeply relaxed.

  • Align your electromagnetic energy, sharpen your concentration, and amplify your vibrancy as you connect deeply with your body, embracing a state of harmony and bliss.

It’s not just massage on offer either, you can experience harmonisation of chakras, vibrational therapy, acupuncture, thermotherapy, electrotherapy or emotional therapy too.

Le Face Studio / Marquês de Pombal

Le Face Studio stands out as the first facial gym in Portugal, offering a unique blend of lifting and toning massages in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Founded by the accomplished Sarah Lemos, this innovative studio promises a truly unique experience that leaves clients with both a happy face and a happy mind.

  • The iconic Stretch and Lift massage is our first choice! It provides profound relaxation for facial muscles.

  • It targets specific areas for optimal results and delivers an immediate lifting and firming effect.

  • Their intraoral massage allows for precise relaxation of muscles inside the mouth, which can alleviate tension and pain effectively.

  • Promotes effective lymphatic drainage.

Le Face Studio is redefining facial care in Lisbon with its groundbreaking approach and dedication to personalised, holistic treatments.

Clinica Tâmara Castelo / Bairro do Rego

At Clinica Tâmara Castelo, holistic wellness takes precedence; here, a diverse range of services are available, with our choice being the ancient practice of Chinese dietetics. Aimed at providing individuals with alternative paths to better health through dietary adjustments.

  • Gain insight into the properties and functions of various foods, empowering you to make informed choices that promote overall well-being.

  • Receive recommendations on seasonal foods to incorporate into your diet, harnessing nature's bounty for optimal health.

  • Their approach to Chinese dietetics extends beyond mere dietary restrictions, encompassing lifestyle adjustments and mindfulness practices for a truly holistic healing experience.

Microneedling, Electrostimulation, massage, acupuncture, electroacupuncture and Mesotherapy are also available.

Open Hearts / Bairro Alto

Rooted in care and community, Open Hearts offers a myriad of wellness experiences in the heart of Lisbon, fostering connection and shared growth amidst tranquil surroundings.

  • Visitors can luxuriate in the healing warmth of the Infrared Sauna, known for its detoxifying properties that promote relaxation and enhanced vitality.

  • Guests can invigorate their senses with Cold Plunge therapy, which offers rejuvenation and revitalisation, aiding in post-sauna recovery and promoting overall well-being.

  • Indulge in a 55-minute escape into wellness with a loved one, enjoying exclusive access to the greenhouse and garden oasis, complete with the Infrared Sauna, Cold Plunge, and tropical outdoor shower.

You can also experience essential oil salt baths, Afrikan massage, reiki, deep tissue and lymph massage, breathwork and sound baths at their stunning studio.

Floatin / Belem, Rato & Picoas

Floatin is a sanctuary of tranquility, dedicated to combating stress and providing a haven for relaxation. As a global leader, it pioneers joint massage and floating programs, ensuring a profound level of relaxation for all who seek it. They provide a unique relaxation experience in multiple locations around Lisbon, focusing on the transformative practice of floating.

  • Floating offers complete rest and sensory deprivation, reducing stress levels in both body and mind by eliminating gravity pressure and allowing contact with water and salt at body temperature.

  • A single floating session provides the equivalent of 4/6 hours of sleep, replenishing energy levels and promoting a deep sense of refreshment. It also aids in combating jet lag and facilitates a reset of the biological clock, leading to improved sleep patterns and overall health.

  • Floating therapy effectively reduces chronic headaches and migraines, offering natural relief after just one session. Additionally, it promotes muscle relaxation, aiding in sports recovery and alleviating pain and inflammation for athletes and active individuals.

Himalayan massages, facials, lymphatic drainage, anti-cellulite massage, exfoliation and hot stone treatments are also available upon request.

Little Yoga Space / Baixa

At Little Yoga Space, yoga and holistic healing converge. Founder Arina's background as a professional dancer and physiotherapist informs her mission to create a sanctuary where individuals can experience the transformative benefits of Reiki.

  • Reiki is used as holistic healing for physical ailments, soothing aches and pains, and promoting overall health.

  • Experience profound stress reduction and relaxation, promoting emotional well-being and overall balance in body and mind.

  • With Reiki, individuals experience emotional healing, finding inner peace and clarity while addressing emotional imbalances and fostering personal growth.

The offerings are diverse, including Craniosacral therapy, Osteothai, Shiatsu, massage, Dramatherapy and Death Meditation amongst other things.

Herbs and Needles / Campo de Ourique

Herbs and Needles stands as an integrative health clinic, merging unconventional and conventional therapies to reinforce the bond between therapist and patient. Specialising in Chinese Medicine, the specialist will create a personalised treatment for you, using various techniques such as Acupuncture and other modalities, dietary advice and plant prescriptions.

  • These treatments supports overall well-being, relieve pain, and enhance the body's natural healing mechanisms.

  • Acupuncture targets key points to alleviate injuries and discomfort, facilitating the restoration of balance within the body.

  • Harness the power of acupuncture to strengthen the immune system. By restoring balance and harmony within the body, acupuncture helps to fortify the body's defences and enhance resilience against illness and disease.

Osteopathy, reflexology, Auriculotherapy, Gua Sha, Moxibustion and cupping are also on offer here.

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