CERVIM

What CERVIM does

CERVIM (Centro de Equoterapia e Reabilitação da Vila Militar) is a private, single-facility interdisciplinary rehabilitation center located in Vila Militar, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded as a formal entity on October 23, 2006, it continues rehabilitation work that began in 1991 through an interdisciplinary team led by the Frazão family. The center serves children, youth, and adults with disabilities (including cerebral palsy, ASD, Down syndrome, and other rare syndromes) and offers an integrated portfolio of therapies — equotherapy, TheraSuit, motor and respiratory physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, psychomotricity, psychopedagogy, music therapy, feeding therapy, hydrotherapy, and family group support — supplemented by therapeutic equipment (Galileo vibration platform, WalkAid, Wii therapy, climbing wall, zip line) and adapted sports programs (Paralympic boccia, adapted swimming, judo, slalom, horseback riding).

The business operates on three revenue streams: (1) therapeutic services delivered on-site at the Rio de Janeiro facility, billed through health insurance (FUSEX, Marinha, SERPRO), out-of-pocket payments, and scholarship programs; (2) professional training courses, notably the TheraSuit Basic (R$11,000–11,500 for 40 hours) and Advanced I (R$5,500–6,000 for 16 hours), taught by internationally certified instructors; and (3) adapted sports programs run in partnership with AETERJ, ANDE, and CPB. The center extends its international footprint via a partnership with NeuroWerks in Florida for intensive TheraSuit programs. The organization holds the Selo Sintonia from Brazil's Receita Federal and is positioned by its own materials as a national reference and pioneer, notably in introducing the TheraSuit method in Brazil.

Name

CERVIM

Legal name

Centro de Equoterapia e Reabilitação da Vila Militar (CERVIM)

Website

https://cervim.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CERVIM is a private, single-facility interdisciplinary rehabilitation center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, offering integrated therapies (equotherapy, TheraSuit, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, adapted sports) and professional training courses for children and adults with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric and Neurological Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAFAI

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

SECONDARYHSADAIAC

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYHSADAIAK

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYEDAAALAD

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Pediatric rehabilitation services
• Equine therapy
• TheraSuit method
• Adapted sports programs
• Neurodevelopmental therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Therapeutic Services: Comprehensive rehabilitation services including equotherapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, psychomotor therapy, psychopedagogy, music therapy, aquatic therapy, and therapeutic feeding. Services provided in an integrated, multidisciplinary manner at a single location.
2. Professional Training Courses: Continuing education courses for healthcare professionals including TheraSuit Basic (40 hours) and Advanced I (16 hours) courses, TheraFono (TheraSuit applied to Speech Therapy), and aquatic experiences courses. Courses are conducted by internationally certified instructors.
3. Sports Programs: Adapted sports programs including Paralympic Boccia, Petra, adapted swimming, adapted judo, adapted horseback riding, and adapted slalom, offered in partnership with AETERJ, ANDE, and CPB.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CERVIM is a transdisciplinary rehabilitation center in Rio de Janeiro delivering integrated therapeutic services for children, youths, and adults with disabilities. Core offerings include equotherapy (hippotherapy, pedagogical, pre-sport, and sport programs), TheraSuit intensive functional rehabilitation, motor and respiratory physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, psychomotricity, psychopedagogy, music therapy, aquatic therapy, family group support, and feeding therapy, together with adapted sports (boccia, Petra, swimming, judo, horseback riding, slalom) and continuing-education courses for healthcare professionals.

Product overview

CERVIM is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation center offering a unified platform of therapeutic services for children and adults with disabilities. The core offering includes habilitation and rehabilitation services (equotherapy, motor/respiratory physiotherapy, TheraSuit method, hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, psychomotricity, psychopedagogy, music therapy, family group, and feeding therapy), supported by therapeutic resources (climbing wall, zip line, Wii therapy, Galileo vibration platform, WalkAide, AAC, sensory integration). The center also provides adapted sports programs (boccia, Petra, swimming, adapted judo, adapted horseback riding, slalom) and professional training courses (TheraSuit Basic and Advanced courses). All services are integrated within a single facility to provide coordinated, evidence-based care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Habilitacao e Reabilitacao (Habilitation and Rehabilitation Services) Comprehensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation service for children, youth, and adults with disabilities, integrating equotherapy, motor and respiratory physiotherapy, the TheraSuit method, hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, psychomotricity, psychopedagogy, music therapy, family group support, and feeding therapy at the Rio de Janeiro facility.
• Adapted Sports Programs (Esportes Adaptados) Adapted sports program covering Paralympic boccia, Petra (tricycle racing), adapted swimming, adapted judo, adapted horseback riding, and adapted slalom, offered in partnership with AETERJ, ANDE, and CPB for individuals with disabilities.
• Curso TheraSuit Basico (TheraSuit Basic Course) 40-hour intensive continuing-education course for physiotherapists and occupational therapists that delivers practical training in the TheraSuit method, clinical evaluation of cerebral palsy, therapeutic suit adjustment, and exercises using the Universal Exercise Unit and Spider system.
• Curso TheraSuit Avancado I (TheraSuit Advanced I Course) 16-hour advanced continuing-education course for physiotherapists and occupational therapists who completed the TheraSuit Basic module, focusing on systematized clinical evaluation, therapeutic reasoning, individualized strategies, home guidance, and integration of primitive reflexes.
• Recursos Terapeuticos (Therapeutic Resources) A suite of specialized therapeutic equipment and tools deployed within CERVIM's rehabilitation programs, including climbing wall, zip line, Wii therapy, Galileo vibration platform, WalkAide functional neuromuscular stimulator, AAC systems, and sensory integration therapy resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evidence-based outcomes for equotherapy: significant gains in gait, posture, social interaction, and communication for children with disabilities (per ANDE-Brasil research)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AETERJ (Associação de Equoterapia do Estado do Rio de Janeiro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Founded on August 2, 1996, AETERJ is a non-profit institution of therapeutic, educational, cultural, sporting, and assistance character. AETERJ plays a fundamental role in disseminating and expanding equotherapy in Brazil, contributing to the training of qualified teams and the recognition of equotherapy as a valuable therapeutic and educational practice. CERVIM works in partnership with AETERJ to offer Paralympic boccia and other adapted sports free of charge.
• ANDE (Associação Nacional de Desporto para Deficientes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1975 by Professor Aldo Miccollis, ANDE aims to promote and develop sports for people with cerebral palsy. CERVIM partners with ANDE to promote adapted sports activities and support athlete development.
• CPB (Comitê Paralímpico Brasileiro - Brazilian Paralympic Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brazilian Paralympic Committee contributes to the organization and progress of high-performance sports for people with disabilities. CERVIM partners with CPB to promote Paralympic sports and support elite athlete development.
• NeuroWerksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Florida, USA, NeuroWerks offers intensive TheraSuit programs with therapists having more than 13 years of experience in the method. CERVIM coordinates intensive programs with NeuroWerks for patients seeking treatment in the United States.
• IFRJ (Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough UNIFATECIE, CERVIM strengthens its commitment to practical training of future healthcare professionals. This collaboration expands access to quality rehabilitation and values learning in a welcoming, interdisciplinary environment.
• UCB (Universidade Castelo Branco)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1971, UCB has been training highly qualified professionals and contributing to the development mainly of the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Provides academic partnerships for CERVIM's training programs.
• UFRJ (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the most respected universities in Brazil, UFRJ's presence in CERVIM's space strengthens the link between practice and research, expanding the impact of rehabilitation with responsibility and inclusion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gillette Children's: US pediatric specialty hospital focused on children with disabilities and complex conditions. Comparable to CERVIM in pediatric neuro/orthopedic rehabilitation focus and integrated therapy delivery.
• Kennedy Krieger Institute: US-based internationally recognized pediatric neuro rehabilitation and research institution. Comparable to CERVIM's pediatric neuro focus, interdisciplinary care model, and integration of research and treatment.
• Rede Sarah de Hospitais de Reabilitação: Brazilian public hospital network specializing in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation. Comparable to CERVIM in neuro rehab focus and multidisciplinary delivery, but operates at significantly larger scale and as part of the public health system.
• Centro de Reabilitação do Hospital Municipal São Paulo / UNIFESP: University-affiliated rehabilitation center in São Paulo with multidisciplinary neuro rehab services. Comparable in clinical scope to CERVIM's integrated therapy offering, with broader academic and hospital-system resources.

Direct peers

• Centro Ann Sullivan do Brasil: São Paulo-based nonprofit providing education and rehabilitation for people with intellectual disabilities and ASD. Comparable in target population, family-centered approach, and adapted program model.
• APAE Brasil: National federation of associations serving people with intellectual and multiple disabilities across Brazil. Comparable to CERVIM in mission, multidisciplinary services for children with ASD, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy, and adapted sports integration.
• Instituto Jô Clemente: São Paulo-based nonprofit focused on intellectual disability diagnosis, rehabilitation, and inclusion. Comparable in neurodevelopmental population, multidisciplinary care model, and Brazilian social-impact positioning.
• AACD (Associação de Assistência à Criança Deficiente): Brazil's leading nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation network offering multidisciplinary therapy, orthotics, and adapted sports. Directly comparable to CERVIM in patient population (children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities) and integrated rehabilitation model.
• Pestalozzi do Brasil: Federation of institutions supporting people with intellectual disabilities across Brazil. Comparable to CERVIM in serving children and young adults with developmental disabilities through integrated programs.

Regional players

• Centro de Reabilitação FUNCRAF: Brazilian regional rehabilitation center in Santa Catarina serving children with cerebral palsy and neurological conditions. Comparable to CERVIM in pediatric neuro rehab specialization and multidisciplinary approach, though serving a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-de-equoterapia-e-reabilitao-da-vila-mil---cervim

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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