Centro de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação (Cemefi)

What Centro de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação (Cemefi) does

Centro de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação (CEMEFI) is a privately held outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic founded on December 13, 1982, headquartered in Entroncamento, Portugal, with a second location in Torres Novas. The clinic employs approximately 52 staff across the two sites and serves the general public — adults, children, and elderly patients — across the Ribatejo region of central Portugal. Its services span physiotherapy (including pediatric, pelvic, and shockwave therapy), osteopathy, speech therapy, psychology consultations, nutrition counseling, clinical pilates, manual lymphatic drainage, mesotherapy, reflexology, sports massage, and acupuncture-laser smoking cessation therapy.

The business operates a professional-services revenue model, charging per consultation or treatment session, with a substantial portion of revenue intermediated through ~13 accredited health and occupational accident insurance partnerships (including ADSE, SAMS, AdvanceCare, Multicare, MEDIS, Medicare, Fidelidade, Generali, MAPFRE, and SAD/PSP, SAD/GNR). Patients access services either through direct appointments, private health insurance coverage, or occupational accident referrals. Distribution is exclusively through two physical clinic sites — no telemedicine, digital platform, or mobile app is disclosed.

CEMEFI's competitive positioning rests on a multidisciplinary clinical team, modern physical facilities and equipment, and long-standing local brand recognition from over 40 years of continuous operation. The company is independently owned with no disclosed investors, no funding history, no expansion plans, and no material technology or data assets; its forward trajectory is consistent with a stable, mature local healthcare operator rather than a scaling platform.

Name

Centro de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação (Cemefi)

Legal name

Centro de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação (CEMEFI)

Website

https://cemefi.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CEMEFI is a privately held Portuguese physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic founded in 1982, operating two locations in Entroncamento and Torres Novas. It serves the general public with physiotherapy, osteopathy, speech therapy, psychology, and nutrition services, billing per session via insurance agreements and direct payments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Vestibular Rehabilitation & Balance Therapy (HSADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Neurorehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAH)

Keywords

• Physical rehabilitation services
• Physiotherapy treatments
• Osteopathy therapy
• Speech therapy services
• Clinical pilates programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Entroncamento

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Consultation and Treatment Services: Cemefi generates revenue through fees for medical consultations and therapeutic treatments including physiotherapy, osteopathy, speech therapy, psychology, and nutrition services. Services are provided at two physical clinic locations in Portugal.

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Cemefi is a physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic providing medical consultations and therapeutic treatments across physiotherapy, osteopathy, speech therapy, psychology, and nutrition. It serves individual patients of all ages (children, adults, elderly) at two physical clinic locations in Entroncamento and Torres Novas, Portugal, with services spanning general rehabilitation, pediatric physiotherapy, pelvic physiotherapy, shock wave therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, clinical Pilates, sports massage, reflexology, mesotherapy, and an acupuncture-laser smoking cessation technique.

Product overview

CEMEFI operates as a physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic offering a unified portfolio of healthcare services including physiotherapy, osteopathy, speech therapy, psychology, and nutrition. The clinic operates two facilities in Entroncamento and Torres Novas, Portugal. Services range from general physiotherapy and rehabilitation to specialized areas such as pediatric physiotherapy, pelvic physiotherapy, clinical pilates, shock wave therapy, and manual lymphatic drainage. Additional services include psychology consultations, speech therapy, osteopathy, nutrition counseling, acupuncture laser (Acunlaser) for smoking cessation, reflexology, sports massage, and mesotherapy. The company was established on December 13, 1982, and maintains partnerships with various health insurance providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultas Fisiatra Medical consultation for the evaluation of patients and their conditions across musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory domains. Intended for patients requiring specialist medical assessment before or alongside rehabilitation therapy.
• Fisioterapia Physiotherapy provided by physiotherapists with the aim of preventing, maintaining, restoring, and maximizing functional capacity and movement across all population types and pathologies. Intended for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, or general rehabilitation needs.
• Fisioterapia Pediátrica Specialized pediatric physiotherapy using a playful and creative approach to treat children with respiratory conditions (e.g., bronchiolitis), musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., congenital torticollis, hip dysplasia, scoliosis), and neurological conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophies). Intended for infants and children requiring developmental and rehabilitative support.
• Terapia por Ondas de Choque Non-invasive shock wave therapy to improve vascularization and regeneration, indicated for pathologies such as tendinitis or tendinopathies with or without calcification. Intended for patients with chronic tendon conditions.
• Fisioterapia Pélvica Assessment and treatment of pelvic dysfunctions and pelvic symptoms, indicated for urinary and/or fecal dysfunctions, pre- and post-operative pelvic pain, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Intended for adult patients with pelvic floor disorders.
• Drenagem Linfática Manual Manual lymphatic drainage indicated for stimulation of the lymphatic system in cases of post-surgical edema or oncological situations. Intended for patients recovering from aesthetic surgery or undergoing oncology treatment.
• Pilates Clínico Therapeutic exercise program conducted under the guidance of specialized physiotherapists to improve functionality and quality of life. Intended for patients seeking guided therapeutic exercise as part of rehabilitation.
• Consulta de Psicologia Psychology consultation for children, youth, adults, and elderly, addressing difficulties and enhancing personal qualities across intervention areas including self-knowledge, self-esteem, anxiety, and relational problems.
• Terapia da Fala Speech therapy treating problems including language development delay or disorder, acquired language disorders, reading and writing disorders, motor speech disorders, articulatory disorders, and swallowing difficulties. Intended for children and adults with communication or swallowing disorders.
• Osteopatia Osteopathy therapy based on joint mobilization and manipulation techniques and soft tissue work for pain relief and improvement of functionality. Intended for patients with musculoskeletal pain and functional limitations.
• Consulta de Nutrição Nutrition consultation by a nutritionist aimed at promoting health and well-being and helping individuals understand the most appropriate diet for their organism. Intended for patients seeking personalized dietary guidance.
• Acunlaser Painless smoking cessation technique using acupuncture laser. Intended for individuals seeking to quit smoking through a non-invasive laser-based method.
• Reflexologia Reflexology treatment using points on various body parts such as hands, ears, or feet to combat physical and mental problems such as anxiety. Intended for patients seeking complementary therapy for stress and related conditions.
• Massagem Desportiva Sports massage indicated primarily for amateur and professional athletes, performed pre- and post-competition. Intended for athletes requiring performance and recovery support.
• Mesoterapia Mesotherapy technique using very fine needles to apply a series of injections in the middle layer of the skin, primarily used to relieve pain and correct circulation and inflammation problems. Contraindicated for hypertensive patients, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Intended for patients seeking targeted pain relief.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADSEcoreOthersHealth insurance agreement allowing ADSE beneficiaries to access Cemefi rehabilitation services with covered costs
• SAMScoreOthersHealth insurance agreement providing coverage for Cemefi physiotherapy and rehabilitation services
• AdvanceCarecoreOthersHealth insurance agreement enabling AdvanceCare members to receive covered treatment at Cemefi facilities
• MontepiocoreOthersPartnership with Montepio providing healthcare coverage for their beneficiaries at Cemefi clinics
• MulticarecoreOthersHealth insurance agreement allowing Multicare policyholders to access Cemefi rehabilitation services
• MedicarecoreOthersHealth insurance coverage agreement for Medicare beneficiaries seeking physiotherapy services
• MEDIScoreOthersHealth insurance agreement enabling MEDIS members to receive covered care at Cemefi facilities
• SAD/PSPcoreOthersAgreement with the Police Security Police mutual aid society for covered rehabilitation services
• SAD/GNRcoreOthersAgreement with the National Republican Guard mutual aid society for covered rehabilitation services
• SAMS QuadroscoreOthersHealth insurance agreement with SAMS Quadros for executive and staff members
• SSCGDcoreOthersHealth insurance coverage agreement with SSCGD for rehabilitation services
• Future HealthcarecoreOthersHealth insurance agreement providing coverage for Future Healthcare members at Cemefi clinics
• RNAcoreOthersHealth insurance coverage agreement with RNA for rehabilitation services
• FidelidadecoreOthersWork accident insurance coverage for employees injured at work receiving treatment at Cemefi
• TrustminorOthersWork accident insurance coverage agreement with Trust insurance
• GeneraliminorOthersWork accident insurance coverage agreement with Generali
• MAPFRE SegurosminorOthersWork accident insurance coverage agreement with MAPFRE for rehabilitation services
• Bombeiros (Entroncamento, Barquinha, Torres Novas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with local fire brigades providing emergency response support and coordination
• Montepio Nossa Senhora da NazaréminorOthersPartnership with Montepio Nossa Senhora da Nazaré for community healthcare services
• UDRZAminorOthersRegional partnership with UDRZA (union of parish municipalities) for community health initiatives

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• CUF Saúde: One of Portugal's largest private healthcare networks, operating hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation services nationwide. Comparable to CEMEFI because it offers overlapping physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and outpatient services with similar insurance agreements, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Hospital da Luz: Major Portuguese private healthcare network with hospitals and outpatient clinics across Portugal, including rehabilitation and physiotherapy services. Comparable to CEMEFI in service mix (physiotherapy, rehabilitation, multidisciplinary outpatient care) and insurance-driven model, but operates at national scale.
• Joaquim Chaves Saúde: Portuguese private healthcare group providing outpatient medical services, diagnostics, and rehabilitation across multiple clinics. Comparable to CEMEFI in offering multidisciplinary outpatient and rehabilitation services with insurance agreements, but with broader national footprint and diversified medical offerings.
• Select Medical Holdings: U.S.-based operator of specialty hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and physical therapy centers. Comparable to CEMEFI in core activity (physical therapy and rehabilitation service delivery), though at vastly larger scale and with a publicly listed, multi-site operating model.
• Lusíadas Saúde: Portuguese private healthcare group operating hospitals, clinics, and specialty outpatient services including physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Comparable to CEMEFI because it offers overlapping rehabilitation services with similar insurance-based patient access, though at a national-network scale.

Direct peers

• U.S. Physical Therapy: U.S.-listed operator of physical therapy clinics providing outpatient PT services through a network of partner clinics. Directly comparable to CEMEFI's core physiotherapy business model in service delivery and clinician-driven care, though in a different geographic market.
• Trofa Saúde: Portuguese private healthcare network with hospitals and outpatient clinics across northern and central Portugal, including physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. Comparable to CEMEFI as a regional Portuguese healthcare provider offering rehabilitation services with insurance partnerships, with similar geographic-clinic model.

Emerging players

• SWORD Health: Portugal-based digital musculoskeletal and physical therapy platform delivering care via remote monitoring and AI-guided exercise. Comparable to CEMEFI because it operates in the same physical therapy care category and same Portuguese market, though via a fundamentally different digital delivery model — making it both a competitive threat and a category benchmark.

Others

• Physitrack: Digital health platform providing telehealth, home exercise prescription, and patient engagement tools for physical therapists and physiotherapists. Comparable to CEMEFI as an ecosystem participant serving the same physical therapy category, though as an enabling technology provider rather than a direct clinic operator.

Regional players

• HPA Saúde: Private healthcare group focused on the Algarve region of Portugal, with hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation services. Comparable to CEMEFI because it operates a regional multi-clinic private healthcare model with insurance agreements and multidisciplinary outpatient services, though in a different Portuguese region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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