Physiotherapy in Lisbon, in your language.
English-speaking physiotherapists in central Lisbon. Same-week appointments, one-to-one 50-minute sessions and clear invoices your international insurer can reimburse.
4.9 / 5 · 212 Google reviews · Patients from 40+ countries
ERS-licensed clinic ACSS-registered physiotherapists, 12 years in Lisbon
- 12years in Lisbon
- 4800+patients treated
- 40+nationalities
- 4.9average rating
Hands-on care for the way you actually live
Every session is one-to-one with the same therapist, in English, with a plan you can follow at home.
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Sports injury rehab
Sprains, strains, runner's knee and tendon issues. We get you back to training with a graded return-to-sport plan.
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Back & neck pain
Assessment, manual therapy and targeted exercise for persistent lower-back pain, stiff necks and sciatica-type symptoms.
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Post-surgery rehabilitation
Structured recovery after ACL, meniscus, shoulder or hip surgery, coordinated with your surgeon's protocol.
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Manual therapy
Joint mobilisation, soft-tissue techniques and dry needling by therapists with postgraduate manual-therapy training.
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Clinical Pilates
Small-group and individual reformer sessions to rebuild core control, mobility and confidence after injury.
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Remote-work ergonomics
A 60-minute desk-setup and posture review for people who work from home, plus a mobility routine that fits between calls.
From first message to feeling better, in three steps
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Tell us what's going on
Fill in the short booking form or call us. We reply within one working day with available times — usually within the same week.
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Your 50-minute assessment
Your therapist takes a full history, examines how you move and explains what they find in plain English. You leave with a clear diagnosis hypothesis and your first exercises.
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A plan you can actually follow
Hands-on treatment in the clinic and a personalised home programme with short videos. We review progress every session and adjust the plan together.
Physiotherapists who have lived the move abroad too
Northwind Physio opened in Campo de Ourique in 2014 as a small clinic for Lisbon's international community. Every therapist is registered with ACSS, the Portuguese health-professions authority, and consults in English as well as Portuguese.
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Ana Ferreira
Physiotherapist · Clinical director
Sports injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation. Worked with a professional football academy before founding the clinic.
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Miguel Santos
Physiotherapist
Back and neck pain, manual therapy and remote-work ergonomics. Postgraduate training in orthopaedic manual therapy.
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Léa Martin
Physiotherapist
Clinical Pilates, running-related injuries and return-to-sport planning. Moved from Lyon to Lisbon in 2019.
What people say after their treatment
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“I tore my ACL skiing and moved to Lisbon two months after surgery. Ana coordinated with my surgeon in Munich and had me jogging again by month six. Everything explained in English, no guesswork.”
Hannah M. Product manager from Berlin · ACL rehabilitation -
“Years of lower-back pain from working at a laptop. Miguel explained what he found in plain English, reviewed my desk setup and gave me a ten-minute daily routine with videos. Sessions always started on time and I always knew what the next step was.”
Tom R. Software engineer from Dublin · Back pain -
“As a runner I needed someone who'd tell me when to push and when to stop. The return-to-running plan was realistic and I ran the Lisbon Half without the old Achilles pain.”
Priya S. Consultant from Toronto · Achilles tendinopathy
Simple prices, no surprises
All prices include VAT. You receive an itemised invoice after every session for your insurer.
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Single session
€65 / session
- One-to-one with an ACSS-registered physiotherapist
- Written summary and first home exercises
- Invoice for insurance reimbursement
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Most popular
Recovery pack
€295 / 5 sessions
- Everything in a single session
- Personalised exercise programme with videos
- Message your therapist between sessions
- Free rescheduling up to 24 h before
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Performance pack
€550 / 10 sessions
- Everything in the Recovery pack
- Two Clinical Pilates reformer sessions included
- Return-to-sport testing and report
Direct billing available with Allianz Care, Cigna Global and Bupa Global. Other insurers: pay and claim with our itemised invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. In Portugal you can book a physiotherapist directly. If your insurer requires a referral for reimbursement, we can advise you on how to obtain one from a GP.
Does my international health insurance cover the sessions?
Most international plans reimburse physiotherapy. We provide itemised invoices with our licence number and the therapist's registration for your claim. Direct billing is available with Allianz Care, Cigna Global and Bupa Global.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We keep slots open every day for new patients. In most cases you will be seen within the same week, often within 48 hours.
What should I bring or wear?
Comfortable clothing that lets your therapist see and move the affected area (shorts for knees or hips, a vest for shoulders). Bring any imaging reports or surgical notes you have — a phone photo is fine.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can reschedule or cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your appointment by email, phone or WhatsApp. Later cancellations are charged at 50% of the session price.
Where is the clinic and how do I get there?
We are at Rua Saraiva de Carvalho 118 in Campo de Ourique, two minutes from the 28 tram (Igreja de Santo Condestável stop). Buses 709 and 774 stop outside. Street parking is available and the building has a lift.
Tell us what hurts. We'll take it from here.
Send the form and we'll reply with available times within one working day. No payment is taken until your session.
- Prefer to talk? Call +351 21 396 0210, Mon–Fri 8:00–20:00.
- Or email hello@northwindphysio.com.
- Or message us on WhatsApp, +351 912 345 678 (opens in a new tab).
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