Clínica Girassol

What Clínica Girassol does

Clínica Girassol is a privately held complementary medicine and holistic wellness clinic founded in 2021 in the Telheiras neighborhood of Lisbon, Portugal, by Bruno Brito. It operates a single physical site and offers more than twenty therapy modalities — including osteopathy, hypnotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na, moxibustion, cupping, auriculotherapy), psych-k, transpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, RPG, bioenergetic therapy, biomagnetism, integrative phototherapy, ayurvedic massage, rebirthing, therapeutic massage and Reiki — alongside a personal-training studio (Estúdio PT), group classes (Biodanza and Yoga), and a paid professional training course in Systemic Family Constellation launching September 2025.

The clinic runs a two-sided model. On the consumer side it sells individual therapy, group class and personal-training sessions on a quote basis, marketed via its website, online listings and on-site testimonials. On the supply side it rents fully equipped consultation rooms (12m² to 80m²) to independent therapists and wellness practitioners on monthly subscriptions starting at €95 per month, with maintenance, cleaning, staff and free digital promotion included. The unit count of "82 employees" in firmographic data appears to include tenant practitioners alongside clinic staff; the owned payroll is likely substantially smaller.

Revenue is generated across three streams: (i) direct-to-consumer professional services (therapy, personal training), (ii) recurring subscription room rental to independent practitioners, and (iii) one-off paid training courses. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional investment, operates extended hours Monday-to-Saturday 9:30-21:00, and positions itself as one of the only integrated complementary-medicine spaces of its kind in Portugal, emphasizing prevention and whole-person health over treatment-focused care.

Name

Clínica Girassol

Legal name

Clínica Girassol

Website

https://clinicagirassol.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clínica Girassol is a Lisbon-based complementary medicine and holistic wellness clinic, founded in 2021, offering 20+ therapy modalities, group classes, personal training, therapist room rentals, and professional training courses to individual consumers and independent wellness practitioners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Medical/Therapeutic Massage (Rehab/Pain Management) (HSALAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spa & Massage Services (Day Spas, Massage Studios, Treatment Packages) (THAJAHAC), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Mindfulness & Mental Wellbeing Experiences (Stress Management, Sleep Retreats, Coaching) (THAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Complementary medicine
• Holistic wellness therapies
• Therapeutic massage services
• Personal training studio
• Therapy room rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Room Rental for Therapists: Rental of fully equipped consultation rooms to independent health and wellness professionals (therapists, practitioners). Rooms range from 12m2 to 80m2, with all expenses included (maintenance, cleaning, staff). Pricing starts from €95 per month.
2. Therapy and Wellness Services: Direct provision of complementary medicine and wellness services to end consumers including osteopathy, hypnosis, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, reiki, therapeutic massage, psych-k, transpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, bioenergy therapy, biomagnetism, RPG, ayurvedic massage, rebirthing, and integrative phototherapy.
3. Group Classes: Yoga and Biodanza group classes offered to individuals seeking wellness activities. Biodanza sessions on Thursdays 20h-22h and Fridays 19h30-21h30. Yoga sessions on Wednesdays 19h-20h and Tuesdays/Thursdays 19h30-20h30.
4. Training Courses: Professional training courses such as Systemic Family Constellation starting September 2025, limited to ensure learning quality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clínica Girassol is a wellness clinic in Telheiras, Lisbon, that delivers complementary medicine and holistic therapy services directly to consumers. Its offerings span osteopathy, hypnotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (including acupuncture), Reiki, therapeutic and Ayurvedic massage, Psych-K, cognitive-behavioral therapy, bioenergetic and biomagnetism therapies, rebirthing, integrative phototherapy, and transpersonal psychotherapy. The clinic also runs a private personal-training studio (Estúdio PT), group Biodanza and Yoga classes, professional training courses (e.g., Systemic Family Constellation), and rents fully equipped consultation rooms to independent health and wellness professionals from €95/month.

Product overview

Clínica Girassol is a health and wellness clinic founded in 2021, offering a comprehensive portfolio of complementary and holistic therapies alongside fitness services. The core offerings include: (1) over 20 therapy services such as Osteopathy, Hypnotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na, moxibustion, cupping, auriculotherapy), Psych-K, Transpersonal Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Massage, RPG, Ayurvedic Massage, Bioenergetic Therapy, Biomagnetism, Integrative Phototherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rebirthing, and Reiki; (2) Group classes including Biodanza and Yoga; (3) Personal Training studio; (4) Room rental services for health professionals starting from €95/month; and (5) Educational courses such as Systemic Family Constellation training. The clinic positions itself as a unique space in Portugal for complementary medicine, emphasizing holistic and integrated health approaches with prevention as a primary focus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Estúdio PT: A private training studio fully equipped for personalized training sessions within the clinic premises.

Products and services

• Terapias (Therapies) Comprehensive portfolio of complementary and holistic therapy services for individual consumers seeking physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Includes osteopathy, hypnotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reiki, therapeutic and Ayurvedic massage, Psych-K, cognitive-behavioral therapy, RPG, bioenergetic therapy, biomagnetism, integrative phototherapy, rebirthing, and transpersonal psychotherapy.
• Aluguer de Consultórios (Room Rental for Therapists) Rental of fully equipped consultation rooms (12m2 to 80m2) to independent health and wellness professionals, with all expenses (maintenance, cleaning, staff) included and free online promotion of the therapist's practice through the clinic's digital channels, starting from €95 per month.
• Personal Trainer (Estúdio PT) Personalized one-on-one training sessions in a fully equipped private studio for individuals pursuing fitness goals, rehabilitation, or health conditioning, without distractions.
• Aulas de Grupo (Group Classes) Group wellness classes including Biodanza (movement, music, and dance-based human development system) and Yoga (eight-pillar practice for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing), held in spacious rooms with natural light.
• Cursos (Training Courses) Professional training and educational courses for wellness practitioners, including the Systemic Family Constellation training program starting September 2025, designed for those seeking professional development in therapeutic techniques.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Zenklub: Online mental health and wellness platform operating in Portugal, connecting users with therapists for psychology, coaching, and mindfulness. Directly overlaps with Clínica Girassol's psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness offerings, but in a digital-first, lower-cost delivery model.
• MyMental: Portuguese online mental health and psychotherapy platform. Direct overlap with Clínica Girassol's psychotherapy and mental wellbeing services (CBT, transpersonal psychotherapy, hypnotherapy) through a more accessible, digital delivery model targeting similar end customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital da Luz: Major Portuguese private hospital and outpatient network. Competes for the same Lisbon-based wellness and outpatient therapy spending, particularly with integrated/wellness services, but at a much larger conventional medical scale and broader geographic footprint.
• CUF: One of Portugal's largest private healthcare groups operating hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities nationwide. Tangentially comparable as a competing outpatient services provider in Lisbon, but operating conventional medicine at much larger scale rather than complementary therapies.
• Holmes Place Portugal: Premium fitness and wellness club chain operating across Portugal with multiple sites. Overlaps with Clínica Girassol on personal training and group classes, and increasingly on wellness/holistic services, but operates a much broader, gym-centric model rather than complementary medicine focus.
• Vivactive: Portuguese premium fitness and wellness club chain offering group classes, personal training, and wellness services. Comparable to Clínica Girassol in the personal training and group class verticals, but as a broader fitness-led incumbent rather than complementary medicine specialist.
• Dr. Well's: Portuguese premium health and wellness clinic chain combining medical consultations, nutrition, fitness, and aesthetic services. Overlaps with Clínica Girassol on the integrated wellness positioning and premium Portuguese market, though with a more medical/conventional backbone.

Direct peers

• Longevity Wellness Worldwide: Portuguese medical wellness and integrative health operator focused on prevention, longevity, and holistic therapies - direct conceptual overlap with Clínica Girassol's holistic/integrative approach, though typically positioned more medically and at higher price points in resort-style settings.
• Solve Clinic (Fisioterapia/Osteopatia): Lisbon-based physiotherapy and osteopathy outpatient clinic. Directly comparable to the osteopathy, RPG, and physical therapy-adjacent services at Clínica Girassol, serving a similar Lisbon consumer base seeking musculoskeletal and rehabilitation care.

Regional players

• Yoga Shala Lisbon: Lisbon-based yoga studio and teacher training school offering group yoga classes and certifications. Directly comparable to Clínica Girassol's yoga group classes and educational courses, focused specifically on yoga rather than a broader multi-modality offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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