Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine
& Acupuncture in Estoril
Complementary Therapy with Ancient Tradition
Qi Flow is a Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture clinic in Estoril, Cascais.
We provide personalized health and preventive services.
Our mission is to promote this health system that includes acupuncture and moxibustion, dietetics, tuina massage, Chinese pharmacopoeia, and physical exercise, integrating it into your health routine.
It is currently integrated into the modern healthcare system and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a safe, effective practice without side effects.
How We Can Help
Common situations where Traditional Chinese Medicine is especially effective and widely used:
- Lower back pain
- Tennis elbow
- Sciatic pain
- Stiff neck
- Shoulder - pain and movement limitation
- Back: muscle contractions
- Sprains
- Muscle strains
- Menstrual pain
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
Our Location
ADRESS:
R. Cedros 64A, 2765-209 Estoril
Contact:
+351 936 827 097
+351 963 571 481
+351 967 032 970
About Us
Vera Ferreira da Costa - Founder and TCM Specialist
Graduated in Traditional Chinese Medicine at ESMTC - School of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Lisbon.
Internship in China, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NUCM) in the areas of Acupuncture and Tuina.
Since June 2014, she has been working independently and founded the Qi Flow Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic, collaborating with other specialists.
Joana Rosa - TCM Specialist
Graduated in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Lisbon (ESMTC) and certified by the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NUCM). The 5-year course included a clinical internship at the ESMTC clinic for 4 years, a 4-month hospital internship in China in various hospitals in Nanjing in the areas of Acupuncture, Tuina, and Herbal Medicine, and a dissertation, which was published in the Journal of the Research Unit of the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém.
Maria Carmo Wengorovius - TCM Specialist
Degree in Business Management and Administration in 1989 from ISEG - Institute of Economics and Management. From 1989 to 2006, she worked in the financial sector at Banco Hispano Americano, Locapor, and Caixa Leasing, companies of the CGD group.
In 2015, she graduated in Traditional Chinese Medicine from ESMTC in Lisbon, which has a partnership with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NUCM). The 5-year course included a 4-year internship at the ESMTC clinic and a 4-month internship in China in various hospitals.
Continuous training since 2014:
⁃ NCMS Association in subjects such as Meridians, Materia Medica, Formulas, and Shang Han Lun, etc.
⁃ Jing Fang Classical Formulas Course (Level I) in Chinese Herbal Medicine
Since 2014, she has been practicing at Qi Flow Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and at China Health (until February 2020).
Prices
Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (MTC)
1st Consultation
60 €
Approx: 1h/ 1h,30min
Follow-up Consultations
50 €
Approx: 30/60min
Includes diagnosis, treatment, and all necessary materials.
VAT EXEMPT UNDER ARTICLE 9° CIVA
Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
“I have been Vera’s patient for a number of years. Her treatments have really helped me with various ailments. I appreciate her professionalism, calm manner, and the way I am treated as an individual.”
Paula Veloza
“I fully trust Maria do Carmo. Whenever I have an injury or some muscle discomfort, I turn to her. She always makes the right diagnosis, is very careful with the treatment, and the results are always surprising. By explaining the whole process in detail, she gives me great confidence both in terms of her knowledge and the success of the therapy.”
Marta Barbosa
“I have an autoimmune disease, and my rheumatologist recommended acupuncture. The knowledge, dedication, and love with which Dr. Vera practices to minimize her patients’ suffering make her a professional who loves what she does. As a Catholic Christian, I thank God for placing Dr. Vera in my path. Thank you very much, don’t change anything about yourself.”
Maria da Luz Ferreira Estoril
Frequently Asked Questions
A Chinese medicine consultation is an evaluation/diagnosis and treatment session according to the doctrines and theories of Chinese medicine, given by a specialist in the field.
Treatments depend on the patient and the situation they are in at the time of each consultation. The pillars of prevention and treatment are acupuncture and moxibustion, tuina (massage), Chinese dietetics, Chinese pharmacopoeia (Chinese materia medica and prescription of Chinese formulas), and qi gong and taichi (physical exercise).
The main specialties in Chinese medicine are prevention and rehabilitation, external pathology, internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics and traumatology, and gynecology.
Consultations can last from 45 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Acupuncture involves inserting sterilized filiform needles at specific points, and the sensation each individual experiences is different. Generally, you feel a slight prick as the needle passes through the epidermis. When the needle reaches the acupuncture point, you may feel a sensation of numbness, warmth, heaviness, or a radiating sensation. These reactions are normal and expected by the acupuncturist. After a few seconds, you stop feeling the needle, and your body relaxes.
Chinese medicine addresses painful conditions, psychological conditions, gastrointestinal conditions, dermatological conditions, and general system strengthening as a prevention for chronic situations. It helps with weight loss and addiction situations (e.g., smoking).
Results depend on the patient’s condition. Acute conditions are quicker to treat (on average 2 to 3 sessions), while chronic conditions require more sessions, potentially over 10.
TCM is deductible on IRS up to the limit established for health expenses. Depending on the insurance you subscribe to, TCM consultations can be included if justified through a medical prescription.