Traditional Acupuncture · Mafra, Portugal
Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest and most carefully developed systems of healing — a practice that sees the body not as a collection of parts, but as an intelligent whole.
What is Acupuncture
At the heart of acupuncture is the concept of Qi — the vital energy that flows through pathways called meridians throughout the body. When this flow is smooth and balanced, we experience health. When it is blocked or disrupted, illness and pain follow.
Acupuncture involves the careful insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points along these meridians — chosen through thousands of years of clinical refinement.
At Oren Ziv’s practice in Mafra, acupuncture is combined with Japanese techniques, Master Tung’s points, and when appropriate, laser acupuncture for patients who prefer a needle-free experience.
The Science Behind It
Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirms what practitioners have observed for centuries — acupuncture triggers real, measurable changes in the body.
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Needle stimulation activates the central nervous system — sending signals through the spinal cord and brain that modulate pain, regulate organ function, and calm the stress response.
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Acupuncture triggers the release of endorphins, serotonin, and anti-inflammatory compounds — initiating your body’s own capacity for recovery and repair.
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By addressing the underlying pattern — not just the symptom — acupuncture supports lasting change: better sleep, reduced pain, improved digestion, and stronger immune regulation.
Conditions Treated
Acupuncture is recognized by the NIH and WHO for its effectiveness across a wide range of conditions.
Your First Visit
No two sessions are the same. Each visit begins with careful observation and questioning — because in Chinese medicine, the process of understanding a person is part of the treatment itself.
We begin with a detailed conversation about your health history, current symptoms, sleep, digestion, and emotional state. Pulse and tongue diagnosis provide additional insight.
Based on TCM principles, a diagnosis is formed — not a disease label, but a description of which systems are out of balance and why.
Fine, sterile needles are placed at selected points. Most patients feel little to no discomfort — often a sensation of warmth, heaviness, or deep relaxation.
Needles remain for 20–30 minutes as you rest quietly. Afterward, Oren reviews the session and discusses the treatment plan going forward.
About Your Practitioner
With over 27 years of clinical experience in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Oren Ziv Ram brings depth, precision, and genuine care to every treatment. His practice is rooted in classical Chinese medicine and extended through Japanese acupuncture techniques, Master Tung’s points, and German auricular medicine.
His approach goes beyond symptom relief — he carefully evaluates each patient’s condition to identify the underlying patterns driving it, and supports the body’s own capacity to restore balance.
His philosophy is simple: listen carefully, diagnose precisely, and treat with clarity and respect for the body’s intelligence.
Mafra, Portugal · Serving the Lisbon Region
Book an initial consultation with Oren Ziv Ram at his practice in Mafra. Together, you will find the most direct path to restoring balance and relieving what has been troubling you.
R. dos Jasmins 6, Salgados, Mafra, Portugal | +351 915 698 420
Acredita-se que os pontos de acupuntura estimulem o sistema nervoso central, desencadeando a libertação de substâncias químicas nos músculos, na medula espinal e no cérebro. Estas alterações bioquímicas podem potenciar as capacidades naturais de cura do organismo, promovendo o bem-estar físico e emocional. Notavelmente, investigações dos National Institutes of Health (NIH) demonstraram que a acupuntura pode ser eficaz como tratamento isolado ou em combinação com terapias convencionais para diversas condições, incluindo:
Náuseas causadas por anestesia cirúrgica e quimioterapia para o cancro
Dor dentária após cirurgia
Dependência (adicção)
Dores de cabeça
Cólicas menstruais
Cotovelo de tenista
Fibromialgia
Dor miofascial
Osteoartrite
Dor lombar
Síndrome do túnel cárpico
Asma
Reabilitação após AVC (Acidente Vascular Cerebral)
Escolher a Acupunctura com Sabedoria
Dado que o mecanismo de ação da acupunctura não é totalmente compreendido pela medicina ocidental, ela pode, por vezes, ser um tema de debate. Para tomar decisões informadas sobre a acupunctura:
Acredita-se que os pontos de acupuntura estimulem o sistema nervoso central, desencadeando a libertação de substâncias químicas nos músculos, na medula espinal e no cérebro. Estas alterações bioquímicas podem potenciar as capacidades naturais de cura do organismo, promovendo o bem-estar físico e emocional. Notavelmente, investigações dos National Institutes of Health (NIH) demonstraram que a acupuntura pode ser eficaz como tratamento isolado ou em combinação com terapias convencionais para diversas condições, incluindo:
Náuseas causadas por anestesia cirúrgica e quimioterapia para o cancro
Dor dentária após cirurgia
Dependência (adicção)
Dores de cabeça
Cólicas menstruais
Cotovelo de tenista
Fibromialgia
Dor miofascial
Osteoartrite
Dor lombar
Síndrome do túnel cárpico
Asma
Reabilitação após AVC (Acidente Vascular Cerebral)
Na OLÁ Acupunctura, estamos dedicados a ajudá-lo a experienciar o poder transformador da acupunctura. A nossa equipa de acupunturistas altamente treinados e licenciados compromete-se a proporcionar tratamentos seguros, eficazes e personalizados, adaptados às suas necessidades únicas. Contacte-nos hoje para explorar o mundo da acupunctura e iniciar um caminho rumo a uma melhor saúde e bem-estar.
