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More about me

I was born in Lisbon in 1987, and from an early age, I felt a strong connection
to Eastern therapies and philosophies. Through my own experience

with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – in treating back pain and sports injuries – I realized the true impact of these practices on recovery

and overall well-being.

My journey began in the corporate world: I graduated in Economics (ISEG - Lisbon) and completed a Master's in Management (Nova SBE - Lisbon)
with a double degree in International Management (WU - Vienna), which led me to study and work in Spain, Germany, Cape Verde, and Austria.
For over a decade, I worked in the areas of Strategy, Marketing & Sales, People Development and Digital Transformation. While developing this career, I never stopped exploring and deepening my knowledge
of alternative therapies, meditation, and mindfulness.

 

It was in 2019, during a trip to Asia, that I encountered Wing Chun Kung Fu,
a martial art that redefined my relationship with movement, energy,
and health, and is a practice I continue today. That moment was a turning point.

 

In 2022, I decided to begin a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine
to transform this passion into something I could share and apply professionally.

Today, with over 3.000 hours of training and clinical practice, I am dedicated to helping people overcome pain — especially back pain.


Each session is conducted with the patient’s condition in mind, combining therapeutic techniques aimed not only at alleviating pain but also
at promoting true rebalancing of the body.

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Professional experience

TCM Clinic at Escola de Medicina Tradicional Chinesa - ESMTC (since 2023)

Acupuncture / TCM Assistant under supervision and clinical direction of Prof. Dr. Ana Varela   (ongoing)

TCM Assistant under the supervision and clinical direction of Dr. Igor Miguel Frota   (ongoing)

Tui Na Massage Assistant under the supervision of Prof. Paulo Oliveira   (2023 - 2024)

Escola de Medicina Tradicional Chinesa - ESMTC
(2023 - 2024) 

Monitor in the Basic Theory course, lectured by Prof. Dr. Ana Varela

Educational experience

Escola de Medicina Tradicional Chinesa – ESMTC
(2022-2025)

Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine

https://esmtc.pt

Complementary education

Centro Sino-Português de Medicina Tradicional Chinesa

by Dr. Chun Ming Yan 

  • Use in clinical practice of the five ancient Shu points

  • The reasoning behind the selection and practical use of specific points

  • Learn and practice pulse diagnosis with the pulse training simulator

Chinarte – Artes da saúde 

by Master Fu Qing Quan

  • Authentic Tai Chi Chuan

Escola de Medicina Tradicional Chinesa

by Dr. Shaun Goodman and Dr. Gil Ton

  • Tung Acupuncture - Introductory course

  • Tung Acupuncture - Advanced course (ongoing)

       https://tungsacupuncture.org

TechAccus – Cursos e eventos

by Dr. Fabio B. Athayde

  • EletroAcupuncture and LaserAcupuncture

Centro Português de Acupuntura e Educação da Mente / Panda

por Dr. Alex da Silva Santos

  • Acusphere in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain

  • Chronic and acute pain: accelerate your results

  • Instant Mental Reset Therapy

Global Branches - Bringing the best in TCM around the world

por Prof. Pedro Morais

  • Clinical EletroAcupuncture

  • Cupping

Contact

Estrada Nacional N247 Nr. 15

2º D (2nd Floor Right)

2655-496 Ericeira

T

Ricardo Bargiela

+351 916 476 006

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