Ebrafim

What Ebrafim does

EBRAFIM – Escola Brasileira de Osteopatia e Fisioterapia Manipulativa, founded circa 2004 and headquartered in São José do Rio Preto/SP, is a Brazilian private educational institution focused exclusively on osteopathy and manipulative physiotherapy training for licensed physiotherapists. Its core offering is a three-tier clinical pathway: Formação em Osteopatia (2-year in-person specialization), Certificação em Osteopatia (C.O.) and Diplomação em Osteopatia (D.O., 1,150 total hours with international certification through partner Verus Health Academy, Portugal). The programs are explicitly aligned with COFFITO Resolution 220/2001 and the WHO Benchmark in Osteopathy, and are complemented by ~10 add-on EAD courses (RBF Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Spinal Rehabilitation, Functional Health, Combined Articular Mobilization, Myofascial Hooking, etc.), in-person intensives (Anatomy and Anatomical Dissection at FMUSP, Pediatric Osteopathy, Pilates Formation), and a set of business-management programs (PhysioBusiness 360°, Physio X, Physio X Start).

Its technology stack centers on a proprietary EAD platform integrated with the App EBRAFIM (iOS/Android), digital textbooks featuring QR Codes linking to technique demonstration videos, an electronic medical record (prontuário eletrônico) system for tracking supervised clinical internship hours, and AI-powered tooling embedded in Physio X for content generation, data analysis, and clinical decision support. Distribution runs through city-specific enrollment pages, WhatsApp/email secretariat, monthly Technical-Scientific Encounters, university partnership programs with academic leagues, a 5%-discount referral scheme, and a franchise/partner network via Physiocore. A wide social presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Spotify/PodPHYSIO), a 46-page clinical blog, the social project Mãos à Obra, and the Physiocore clinic franchise round out the ecosystem. The business is founder-owned (Dr. Bruno Gonçalves Dias Moreno), operates with a lean core team of 18, is bootstrapped with no disclosed external capital, and has reportedly trained 30,000+ physiotherapists across 15+ Brazilian states over its operating history.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: monthly subscription tuition for in-person Formação/C.O./D.O. (24+ months), one-time purchases or installments for EAD courses (R$297–R$997), franchise/license economics from Physiocore, and refresh revenue from add-on and continuing-education courses. Public pricing is disclosed for EAD courses only; formation-tuition figures vary by city and are quoted on request. Ownership and strategic control remain concentrated with the founder, who also owns Verus Health Academy and Physiocore.

Name

Ebrafim

Legal name

EBRAFIM – Escola Brasileira de Osteopatia e Fisioterapia Manipulativa

Website

https://ebrafim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EBRAFIM is a Brazilian private educational institution that trains licensed physiotherapists in osteopathy through a three-tier Formation → C.O. → D.O. pathway, supplemented by online and in-person continuing-education courses and a practice-management program, with 30,000+ alumni across 15+ Brazilian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Adamantina

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. In-Person Osteopathy Formation Courses: Multi-year in-person training programs (Formation, Certification, Diploma) with monthly tuition payments over 2+ years. Formation in Osteopathy lasts 2 years; C.O. and D.O. are subsequent stages. Prices vary by program and city.
2. EAD Online Courses: 100% online courses sold as one-time purchases or subscriptions with annual access. Examples: Método RBF (R$897, payment in 10x of R$89.70 or R$797.00 à vista), Reabilitação da Coluna (R$497, 5x of R$59.40 or R$297.00 à vista), Mobilização Articular Combinada (R$997, 5x of R$129.40 or with kit), Crochetagem Miofascial (R$697, 5x of R$79.40 or R$397.00 à vista), Saúde Funcional (R$897, 10x of R$79.70 or R$797.00 à vista).
3. In-Person Short Courses and Workshops: Short-format in-person courses including Pilates Formation (100 hours, in-person + EAD), Anatomy and Anatomical Dissection (3-day intensive at USP), and Palpatory Anatomy courses. Prices vary by course and city.
4. Franchise and Partner Expansion: Partner/entrepreneur model where local physiotherapists open new EBRAFIM course locations in their cities. Partners receive full support for forming new cohorts, with financial returns tied to enrollment targets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EBRAFIM is a Brazilian school of osteopathy and manipulative physiotherapy delivering a three-tiered in-person credentialing pathway for licensed physiotherapists — Formação em Osteopatia (2-year specialization, 1,000+ hours), Certificação em Osteopatia (C.O.), and Diplomação em Osteopatia (D.O., 1,150 total hours with international Verus Health Academy certification). The core offering is supplemented by EAD online short courses (RBF Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Spinal Rehabilitation, Functional Health, Combined Articular Mobilization, Myofascial Hooking), specialized certifications (Pediatric Osteopathy, Complete Pilates, Anatomy Dissection at FMUSP), and business management programs (PhysioBusiness 360º, Physio X, Physio X Start) delivered through the proprietary EBRAFIM mobile app and EAD platform.

Product overview

Ebrafim is a Brazilian school of osteopathy and manipulative physiotherapy offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem organized as a three-tiered core program (Formação em Osteopatia → Certificação C.O. → Diplomação D.O.) exclusively for physiotherapists, supplemented by specialized add-on courses (Pilates, Anatomy Dissection, Pediatric Osteopathy, RBF Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Spinal Rehabilitation, Functional Health, Combined Mobilization, Myofascial Hooking), business programs (PhysioBusiness 360°, Physio X, Physio X Start), a mobile learning platform (App EBRAFIM), a podcast content channel (PodPHYSIO), a franchise model (Physiocore), and a social project (Mãos à Obra). The company also offers academic events and university partnership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Physiocore: Physiocore is a network of osteopathy and rehabilitation clinics operating under the EBRAFIM brand, also offered as a franchise opportunity.
• Physio X
• Physio X Start
• Mãos à Obra
• PodPHYSIO
• PhysioBusiness 360º

Products and services

• Formação em Osteopatia (Osteopathy Formation) Two-year in-person specialization program in osteopathy for licensed physiotherapists covering structural, visceral, and cranial approaches, with 1,000+ total certified hours when combined with the C.O. module, aligned with COFFITO Resolution 220/2001 and WHO Benchmark in Osteopathy. Delivered as monthly subscription tuition across multiple Brazilian cities.
• Certificação em Osteopatia (C.O.) Advanced certification program following Formação em Osteopatia, covering peripheral nervous system manipulation, vascular manipulation, cranial nerves, vestibular rehabilitation, pediatric osteopathy, and somatoemotional integration. Required as the intermediate step toward D.O. diplomation and contributing to the 1,000+ hour total aligned with COFFITO 220/2001 and WHO benchmarks.
• Diplomação em Osteopatia (D.O.) Six-day intensive in-person immersion program with 2-3 experienced instructors per cohort, culminating in clinical case defense. Provides dual certification — EBRAFIM's national certificate plus an international certificate from Verus Health Academy in Portugal — totaling 1,150 certified hours. Includes bonus access to PhysioBusiness 360 and Saúde Funcional courses for one year.
• Anatomia e Dissecação Anatômica (Anatomy and Anatomical Dissection) Three-day intensive course at FMUSP São Paulo offering hands-on cadaver dissection, real stratigraphy, and direct correlation with clinical practice, limited to 22 participants. Designed for physiotherapists seeking advanced anatomical understanding to support osteopathic practice.
• Certificação em Osteopatia Pediátrica (Pediatric Osteopathy Certification) 50-hour certification in pediatric osteopathy covering cranial evaluation, neurological integration, and practical supervised pediatric care, delivered as 5 in-person days plus EAD content. Targeted at osteopaths seeking a pediatric subspecialty credential.
• Pilates Formação Completa (Complete Pilates Training) 100-hour Pilates training combining 60 hours in-person and 40 hours EAD, covering classical and contemporary methods across Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel apparatus for physiotherapists seeking Pilates certification.
• Método RBF (RBF Method) 100% online 20-hour course on Functional Biomechanical Re-patterning of the Spine taught by Prof. Cleber Tuicci, covering lumbar, cervical, thoracic spine and headache treatment protocols. Includes 1-year access with 7-day money-back guarantee, priced at R$897 (10x of R$89.70) or R$797 à vista.
• Reabilitação Vestibular (Vestibular Rehabilitation) 100% online vestibular rehabilitation course by Prof. Dr. Paulo Rocha Jr. covering vestibular anatomy, physiology, dysfunction assessment, and rehabilitation strategies including VPPB maneuvers. Designed for physiotherapists seeking specialization in vestibular disorders.
• Reabilitação da Coluna (Spinal Rehabilitation) Online advanced spinal rehabilitation course by Prof. Dr. Ivan Pavanelli covering clinical reasoning, patient classification, and treatment strategies for spinal pain conditions, with 1-year access and 7-day money-back guarantee, priced at R$497 (5x of R$59.40) or R$297 à vista.
• Saúde Funcional: do Movimento ao Equilíbrio Nutricional (Functional Health) 15-module online course integrating nutrition, functional exams, supplementation, and clinical reasoning for treating chronic pain, inflammation, and metabolic disorders, with 1-year access, priced at R$897 (10x of R$79.70) or R$797 à vista.
• Mobilização Articular Combinada (Combined Articular Mobilization) 100% online course on combined articular mobilization techniques based on the Mulligan Concept, covering evaluation and treatment protocols for various body regions, with optional kit of mobilization straps. EAD-only price R$997 (5x of R$129.40); EAD + Kit available with 35%+ discount.
• Crochetagem Miofascial (Myofascial Hooking) 100% online course teaching instrumental myofascial hooking techniques for tissue reorganization, adhesion release, and collagen fiber reorganization in musculoskeletal dysfunction, with optional hook kit. EAD-only R$697 (5x of R$79.40) or R$397 à vista; EAD + Hook Kit at R$597 à vista.
• PhysioBusiness 360º 19-module online course on physiotherapy clinic management, covering leadership, culture, sales, marketing, branding, financial planning, and AI applications in healthcare. Targeted at clinic owners and practice-operating physiotherapists.
• Physio X 360-degree methodology course for physiotherapy clinic transformation covering technical excellence, intelligent management, strategic marketing, and AI innovation, with 6-month implementation support. Includes AI-powered tools for content creation, data analysis, patient exercise personalization, exam interpretation, and clinical diagnosis assistance, plus a 7-day unconditional money-back guarantee after the implementation phase. Price not publicly disclosed; requires form submission.
• Physio X Start 6-month practical mentorship program for physiotherapists covering patient acquisition, professional marketing, strategic positioning, and professional organization, limited to 10 participants per cohort. Includes individual action plan, Google Business Profile setup, landing page, patient capture process, marketing and sales strategies, and a 6-month growth plan.
• Physiocore Franquia (Physiocore Franchise) Osteopathy and rehabilitation clinic franchise opportunity under the Physiocore brand, offering complete business structure for entrepreneurial physiotherapists in new cities. Partners receive full support for forming new cohorts, brand materials, enrollment systems, and financial returns tied to enrollment targets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students report an average increase of 100% to 150% in consultation fees within the first months of osteopathy practice.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verus Health Academy (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational strategic partnership through which EBRAFIM's D.O. (Diplomação em Osteopatia) program grants a dual certification: EBRAFIM's national certificate and an international certificate from Verus Health Academy in Portugal. The partnership allows Brazilian students to complete their osteopathy training aligned with international standards and obtain internationally recognized credentials. Dr. Bruno Moreno, owner of EBRAFIM, is also the owner of Verus Health Academy.
• Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBRAFIM conducts its Anatomy and Anatomical Dissection course at the Laboratory of Anatomy of the Faculty of Medicine of USP in São Paulo, taught by Dr. Alfredo Luiz Jacomo (Associate Professor, Department of Surgery) and Dr. Flávio Carneiro Hojaij (Director of Scientific at SBCCP, LIM-02 HC-FMUSP). The course provides fresh cadaver dissection experience — a rare and highly valued offering among Brazilian healthcare education providers.
• Scientific Journal Partners (Revistas Científicas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBRAFIM maintains partnerships with national and international scientific journals for research collaboration, article publication, and academic credibility. The research team, led by PhD faculty, produces and publishes scientific articles in osteopathy and manual therapy, contributing to evidence-based education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Still Academy: Brazilian osteopathy training institution focused on multi-year formation and certification for physiotherapists, with international affiliations. Overlaps directly with EBRAFIM on target buyer (licensed physiotherapists), curriculum structure, and regulatory alignment.
• Fundación Escuela de Osteopatía (EOM Madrid): Madrid-based osteopathy school offering multi-year formation programs for healthcare professionals culminating in D.O.-equivalent credentials. Closely comparable to EBRAFIM on curriculum depth, duration, and target buyer profile of allied-health practitioners seeking osteopathy specialization.
• Instituto Brasileiro de Osteopatia (IBO): One of the most established osteopathy schools in Brazil, training physiotherapists across multi-year in-person formation programs. Directly competes with EBRAFIM's Formation in Osteopathy and Certification tracks in the same Brazilian market and similar regulatory context under COFFITO 220/2001.
• Instituto Docusse de Osteopatia: Brazilian osteopathy education provider offering formation and specialization programs for physiotherapists. Competes head-to-head with EBRAFIM for the same postgraduate student segment and similar BRL-priced course offerings.
• Centre Ostéopathique du Québec (COQ): Canadian osteopathy school offering formation programs for healthcare professionals with similar multi-year curriculum structure. Comparable to EBRAFIM in serving practicing clinicians seeking osteopathy credentials.

Emerging players

• National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS): International online-friendly osteopathy school offering D.O. programs at lower price points. An emerging player with partial overlap with EBRAFIM's EAD/Physio X online offerings and a more global, lower-cost positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP): Major Brazilian public university offering formal postgraduate specializations in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. A broader incumbent that competes for postgraduate physiotherapist mindshare and employer-of-choice status with EBRAFIM, though not in osteopathy specifically.
• International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO): Large international osteopathy school with operations across Europe and presence in Brazil, offering comparable formation-to-D.O. pathways. A larger incumbent that competes with EBRAFIM on international credentials and broader geographic reach.
• European School of Osteopathy (ESO): UK-based established osteopathy institution with full-time undergraduate and postgraduate pathways. A broader incumbent in the international osteopathy education space with longer-standing brand recognition than EBRAFIM.

Others

• Faculdade de Medicina da USP (FMUSP): Brazil's leading medical school, partnered with EBRAFIM for cadaver-based anatomy and dissection courses. Not a competitor; an enabling partner whose laboratory access underwrites EBRAFIM's premium certifications and regulatory credibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ebrafim
• Facebookfacebook.com/ebrafim
• Instagraminstagram.com/ebrafim
• TikToktiktok.com/@ebrafim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fisioterapiamanipulativa

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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