Acupuncture in Maia
Traditional Chinese Medicine with Teresa Morais, a therapist licensed by the ACSS, Portugal’s health authority. Each treatment is defined following an individual assessment.
Teresa Morais ACSS licence no. C-0062490 · Maia · by appointment only 
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Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complementary wellbeing approach and does not replace medical assessment and care.
The treatments
According to the symptoms, characteristics and needs of each person, different techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine may be used.
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Acupuncture
The technique most widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, particularly in the West. It involves applying needles at specific points of the body (acupoints), according to each person’s energetic and functional assessment.
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Auriculotherapy
A therapeutic technique that uses the stimulation of specific points on the outer ear as a way of prompting responses in the body.
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Craniopuncture
Stimulation of specific points and areas of the scalp, integrated into the therapeutic strategy according to the individual diagnosis.
The choice of techniques follows from the individual assessment made during the consultation.
Book a consultationTeresa Morais
Training
A Traditional Chinese Medicine professional, trained in Acupuncture and holding a professional licence issued by the Portuguese Central Administration of the Health System (ACSS). She holds specialised training in Neurocranial and Neuroauricular Acupuncture, complemented by training in Orthomolecular Nutrition, which broadens her perspective on the relationship between diet, how the body functions and overall balance.
Continuing education is an essential part of her professional practice, allowing her to deepen her knowledge and keep pace with developments across her different areas of work. She recently attended a congress on Integrative and Functional Health, which included a Health Training Day dedicated to updating and sharing knowledge with professionals and leading figures in the field, among them Dr. Lair Ribeiro, organised by the Integrative Health Academy.
Therapeutic approach
Her practice rests on an integrated view of the person, seeking to understand the symptoms presented but also the way these relate to different aspects of the body, habits and lifestyle. Assessment and intervention are adapted to the characteristics of each case, with particular attention to physical and emotional balance.
ACSS professional licences
- Traditional Chinese Medicine — n.º C-0062490
- Phytotherapy — n.º C-0040925
- Health Regulatory Authority (ERS) — n.º E185144
The first consultation
An individual assessment always precedes any intervention. This is the path for those coming for the first time.
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Initial assessment
The consultation begins with an analysis of symptoms, habits and personal characteristics, complemented by observation of the tongue and assessment of the pulse.
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Personalised treatment
The assessment leads to a strategy suited to the situation, which may bring together acupuncture, auriculotherapy, craniopuncture, among others.
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Follow-up consultations
These make it possible to track progress and adjust the intervention whenever necessary over time.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The needles are very fine and their application is generally well tolerated. For many people insertion is practically painless.
Prior appointment. Consultations take place by appointment.
The space
Where you will be received
Consultations take place in a dedicated room within a shared space in Maia — spacious, bright and quiet, with an entrance hall and a lawn outside.
Treatments take place at My Coplace
My Coplace is the health and wellbeing space in Maia where Homeostase Vita sees its patients, in a dedicated room and always by prior appointment.
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The common room and the entrance hall are shared with other professionals in the building. Consultations are always by prior appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Does acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture needles are very fine and their application is generally well tolerated.
The sensation varies from person to person. For many people insertion is practically painless, with perhaps a slight prick or a momentary sensation of pressure, warmth or tingling.
During the session, the aim is to ensure the greatest possible comfort, adjusting the intervention to the sensitivity and individual characteristics of each person.
How many sessions are needed?
There is no single number of sessions that applies to everyone. The frequency and length of care depend on the situation presented, the therapeutic goals and the individual response to treatment.
Progress is followed across the consultations, allowing the therapeutic strategy to be adjusted whenever necessary.
How does the consultation work?
The first consultation involves an in-depth, individual assessment, through gathering and analysing different parameters related to health, symptoms, habits and personal characteristics.
Follow-up consultations make it possible to track progress and adjust the intervention whenever necessary.
According to the symptoms, characteristics and needs of each person, different therapeutic techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine and complementary areas may be used, namely acupuncture, auriculotherapy, craniopuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine and Chinese dietetics.
In what situations can Traditional Chinese Medicine be used?
Traditional Chinese Medicine can be used in addressing different health conditions, namely situations of pain, muscle tension, migraines, digestive and intestinal changes, stress, anxiety, insomnia, allergies, rhinitis and sinusitis, among others.
The intervention is always personalised, taking into account the symptoms presented, the individual characteristics and the needs of each person, and may serve as a complement to conventional health care where appropriate.
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a therapeutic approach to health based on age-old knowledge, which seeks to understand the person as a whole. Rather than analysing each symptom in isolation, it relates the different complaints and individual characteristics, considering that the same manifestation may be associated with different factors and imbalances.
Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine is carried out through an overall observation of the person and questions directed at symptoms, habits and individual characteristics. Observation of the tongue and assessment of the pulse are important elements of this evaluation.
Acupuncture is one of the main techniques used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and may be complemented by other therapeutic strategies according to the needs of each person. Prevention and health promotion are also pillars of this medicine, valuing aspects such as diet, daily habits and lifestyle.
The aim is to provide a personalised intervention, oriented towards balance and the overall wellbeing of the body.
How can I book a consultation?
Consultations take place by prior appointment.
To request an appointment or clarify any question before the first consultation, you can get in touch through the channels provided on this site.
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