Prófisio Fisioterapia

What Prófisio Fisioterapia does

Prófisio Fisioterapia is a privately held Brazilian physiotherapy services provider headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, founded in 1989. The company specializes in hospital physiotherapy, with a primary focus on 24-hour intensive care unit (ICU) coverage, in-hospital rehabilitation, and ambulatory follow-up care. Its service portfolio spans 12+ specialty lines including mechanical ventilation and weaning support, neurological rehabilitation, pelvic floor physiotherapy in hospital settings, aquatic therapy for neonatal-pediatric ICU patients, tilt table therapy, early amputee rehabilitation, outdoor physiotherapy, and gametherapy via a Wii Rehabilitation program developed with Hospital Vita and Faculdade Inspirar. Prófisio also delivers healthcare consulting to facilities seeking to raise quality standards and supports post-graduation specialization through an exclusive academic partnership with Faculdade Inspirar.

The company's underlying operations rest on a hybrid delivery model combining company-owned units (Unidades Próprias) and franchised units (Unidades Franqueadas) distributed across Brazilian hospital sites, with clinical partners including Hospital do Trabalhador, Hospital Vita, Instituto de Neurologia de Curitiba, Hospital de Reabilitação do Paraná, and Hospital Sírio Libanês. Technology differentiation is anchored in a Permanent Education Program for practitioners, validated functional assessment scoring, and a triple-accredited quality management system (ONA Nível 3, Joint Commission International, QMENTUM International).

Prófisio generates revenue through B2B contracts with hospitals and healthcare institutions for clinical service delivery, supplemented by healthcare consulting fees and tuition from postgraduate education programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with terms handled through institutional contracts. The company maintains an active content marketing presence via blog, Instagram (@redeprofisio), and Facebook, and is led by Dr. Esperidião Elias Aquim as President. Headcount is 85 employees.

Name

Prófisio Fisioterapia

Legal name

Prófisio Fisioterapia

Website

https://profisio.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Prófisio Fisioterapia is a Brazilian private physiotherapy services provider, headquartered in Curitiba, founded in 1989, specializing in 24-hour ICU hospital physiotherapy, specialty rehabilitation, and postgraduate training delivered through owned and franchised units to hospital clients across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical & Allied Health Staffing (BPACADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Licensed CNA/HHA Staffing & Credentialed Placement (HSABAMAH), Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Hospital physiotherapy services
• Intensive care rehabilitation
• Respiratory physiotherapy
• ICU early mobilization
• Healthcare consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital Physiotherapy Services: Contracted physiotherapy services provided directly to hospitals and healthcare institutions in ICUs and hospital wards, including both ambulatory and inpatient care.
2. Healthcare Consulting: Consulting services for healthcare facilities seeking to improve physiotherapy services and quality management.
3. Post-graduation Training: Post-graduation programs in Intensive Care Physiotherapy with in-service training, offered in partnership with Faculdade Inspirar.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prófisio provides contracted hospital and ambulatory physiotherapy services in Brazil, with specialization in intensive care unit (ICU) care, including 24-hour ICU coverage, respiratory therapy, and early mobilization. The company also delivers specialty therapeutic modalities such as WiiRehabilitation (gameterapia), aquatic physiotherapy for neonatal/pediatric ICU patients, pelvic floor physiotherapy, neurological rehabilitation, and tilt table therapy, and offers physiotherapy consulting services to healthcare facilities. Operations span owned units (Unidades Próprias) and franchised units (Unidades Franqueadas), supported by postgraduate training partnerships.

Product overview

Prófisio Fisioterapia is a physiotherapy service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of hospital and rehabilitation services. The core offerings include Hospital Care (Atendimento Hospitalar), Ambulatory Care (Atendimento Ambulatorial), and Consulting services. The company specializes in intensive care unit (ICU) physiotherapy with 24-hour coverage, and advanced therapeutic modalities including WiiRehabilitation (gameterapia), aquatic therapy for neonatal/pediatric ICU, pelvic floor physiotherapy, tilt table therapy (prancha ortostática), and early mobilization protocols. Additional specialty services include neurological rehabilitation for conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's, and ALS, outdoor physiotherapy, and early rehabilitation for amputated patients. The company operates integrated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and maintains academic partnerships for continuous education and research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prófisio Assistência Fisioterápica: Hospital physiotherapy services including ICU care and rehabilitation

Products and services

• Atendimento Hospitalar (Hospital Care) Hospital-based physiotherapy services providing intra-hospital preventive care and rehabilitation for clinical and surgical patients, operating integrated with multidisciplinary health teams. Targeted at hospitalized patients in contracted hospital facilities.
• Atendimento Ambulatorial (Ambulatory Care) Outpatient physiotherapy services for patients requiring ongoing rehabilitation treatment outside hospital settings, delivered through Prófisio's owned and franchised ambulatory units.
• Consultoria (Consulting Services) Professional consulting services in physiotherapy, providing expertise and guidance for healthcare facilities and institutions seeking to improve physiotherapy service delivery and quality management.
• Fisioterapia 24h nas UTIs (24-Hour ICU Physiotherapy) Round-the-clock physiotherapy services in Intensive Care Units (ICU), providing 24-hour coverage for ventilated and critically ill patients in contracted hospitals.
• WiiRehabilitation (Gameterapia) Virtual reality-based physiotherapy using Nintendo Wii games for patient rehabilitation, supporting motor recovery, coordination improvement, and pain management in ICU and hospital settings.
• Fisioterapia Aquática em UTI Neo-Pediátrica (Neonatal/Pediatric Aquatic Physiotherapy) Aquatic physiotherapy (hydrotherapy) services specifically designed for neonatal and pediatric ICU patients, using warm water therapy at approximately 38°C for pain reduction and sleep quality improvement.
• Fisioterapia Pélvica Hospitalar (Hospital Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) Pelvic floor physiotherapy services within hospital environments, addressing urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and constipation in hospitalized patients.
• Prancha Ortostática (Tilt Table Therapy) Tilt table therapy service for vertical positioning rehabilitation, helping patients adapt to upright position when unable to maintain posture independently, used from ICU through outpatient settings.
• Reabilitação Precoce do Paciente Amputado (Early Rehabilitation for Amputee Patients) Early rehabilitation program for amputee patients, including pre-surgical evaluation, post-surgical recovery, prosthetic fitting preparation, and multidisciplinary team approach.
• Neuroreabilitação (Neurological Rehabilitation) Neurological rehabilitation services for patients with conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, ALS, and COVID-19 neurological manifestations, delivered in ambulatory and hospital settings.
• Mobilização Precoce em UTI (Early ICU Mobilization) Early mobilization protocol services for ICU patients to prevent complications from prolonged bed rest, including standing, walking, and functional exercises delivered in critical care settings.
• Fisioterapia ao Ar Livre (Outdoor Physiotherapy) Outdoor physiotherapy services for hospitalized patients, leveraging green spaces and natural environments for improved mental health, mood, and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Ventilação Mecânica e Desmame (Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning) Respiratory physiotherapy services focused on mechanical ventilation management and weaning, including manual therapy protocols for respiratory mechanics optimization in ICU settings.
• Pós-graduação em Fisioterapia em Terapia Intensiva – Treinamento em Serviço (Postgraduate Program in Intensive Care Physiotherapy – In-Service Training) Postgraduate program in Intensive Care Physiotherapy with in-service training, offered jointly with Faculdade Inspirar to develop specialized clinical capabilities among practicing physiotherapists.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% improvement in patients using Wii Rehabilitation compared to control groups
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Faculdade InspirarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for post-graduation programs in Intensive Care Physiotherapy with in-service training. Joint educational programs and clinical research collaboration.
• Hospital VitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering partnership for Wii Rehabilitation program, developed through collaboration between Hospital Vita and Faculdade Inspirar. First hospital gametherapy initiative in Brazil.
• Hospital do TrabalhadorcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary clinical partnership for ICU physiotherapy services and clinical research studies in mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapy.
• Instituto de Neurologia de CuritibacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNeurological rehabilitation services partnership including ICU physiotherapy, pelvic physiotherapy, and neurorehabilitation programs.
• Hospital de Reabilitação do ParanácoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAmbulatory physiotherapy services partnership including neurorehabilitation outpatient clinic operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: One of Brazil's leading high-acuity hospital systems, operating fully resourced in-house ICU and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a top-tier Brazilian hospital-care brand competing for the same hospital procurement and accreditation-driven contracts that Pr\u00f3fisio serves.
• Hapvida NotreDame Interm\u00e9dica: One of Brazil's largest vertically integrated healthcare operators with own hospital, ICU, and rehabilitation infrastructure. Comparable as a scaled player competing for the same hospital-allied-health services demand.
• Rede D'Or S\u00e3o Luiz: Largest private hospital network in Brazil with broad ICU and rehabilitation footprint. Comparable as a scaled, multi-region provider delivering in-house hospital physiotherapy and rehab services across a contract and franchise-style footprint.
• Amil (UnitedHealth Group Brasil): Large Brazilian health plan and care provider with affiliated hospital and rehab networks. Comparable as a scaled health-services incumbent that influences hospital procurement and benefit-driven rehab demand.

Direct peers

• Hospital S\u00edrio-Liban\u00eas: Premium Brazilian hospital where Pr\u00f3fisio has a documented commercial relationship; operates internal ICU and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a peer for high-acuity hospital care in Brazil and as a channel partner for physiotherapy/rehab contracts.

Emerging players

• Beep Sa\u00fade: Brazilian on-demand platform connecting patients to home-care and allied-health professionals. Comparable as an emerging digital marketplace reshaping allied-health staffing and care access in Brazil, adjacent to Pr\u00f3fisio's staffing model.
• Docway: Brazilian digital health platform enabling corporate physiotherapy, ergonomics, and specialty care delivery. Comparable as an emerging player bringing technology-enabled allied-health services to corporate and institutional buyers, a segment adjacent to Pr\u00f3fisio's B2B hospital model.

Others

• Unimed Federa\u00e7\u00e3o (Brasil): Brazil's largest medical cooperative system with hospital and physiotherapy service providers across the country. Comparable as an ecosystem participant shaping demand and supply of physiotherapy services in Brazilian hospitals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RedeProfisio
• Instagraminstagram.com/redeprofisio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/profisio

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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