Victor Varela Martins

Academic Background

• PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine, University of Colombo

• Bachelor’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)

• Specialization: Naturopathy and Acupuncture

Professional Experience

• Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naturopath & Acupuncturist

• Clinical Focus: Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultations, Therapeutic Naturopathy, and Acupuncture Treatments

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Teaching & Mentorship: Lecturer for Diploma and Degree Programs in Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Osteopathy, and Naturopathy (until 2019); Clinical Internship Coordinator in the same disciplines (until 2019)

• Scientific Leadership: Scientific Coordinator for the Natural Medicine Congresses of the Algarve (2015–2020)

• Academic Supervision: Dissertation and Final Year Monograph Supervisor for Graduating Students (until 2020)

Main Areas of Practice

• Traditional Chinese Medicine & Naturopathy:

  • Holistic Assessment and Integrated Treatment through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Therapeutic Naturopathy

  • Nutritional Counseling, Herbal Medicine, and Promotion of Metabolic and Energy Balance

• Therapeutic Acupuncture:

  • Acute and Chronic Pain Relief (Musculoskeletal Pain, Migraines, Neuralgias)

  • Treatment for Sleep Disorders, Anxiety, Stress Management, and Functional/Digestive Disorders