~ Zenthai Shiatsu therapist and facilitator, Yoga Teacher, Physiotherapist – Based in Italy and Portugal – Offering treatments, workshops, trainings and various events, retreats and festivals in Italy and Portugal
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Andrea is a bodywork practitioner with over 11 years of experience, blending expertise in physiotherapy with the art of Zenthai Shiatsu and Yoga. A dedicated yoga practitioner for many years, he earned a master’s degree in sports physiotherapy and spent three years collaborating with a successful rugby team in Italy.
Combining the precision of Western physiotherapy with the depth of Eastern healing traditions, Andrea integrates structural and energetic approaches to restore harmony to the body. His treatments create a safe and nurturing space where the nervous system can relax, allowing the body to naturally find its balance and vitality.
With skilled hands and grounded presence, Andrea mobilizes joints, enhances the flow of blood and Qi, and releases muscular tension, bringing a sense of lightness and freedom to the body.By working along the body’s meridians with precise and attentive touch, he nourishes the energetic body, inviting deep relaxation and renewal.
Whether you seek to release tension through a single session, support recovery from an injury, or follow a long-term plan to restore your sense of balance and vitality, Andrea tailors each treatment to your individual needs with dedication and care
WHERE CAN I FIND ANDREA
Andrea is based in both Portugal and Italy. In Portugal, he is currently located in Praia de Mira, working in Coimbra and Aveiro. In Italy, he offers his work in the south, between Sicily and Calabria. He provides sessions in peaceful, serene spaces, collaborates with festivals, and leads workshops and retreats. With a flexible approach, he enjoys exploring new collaborations and creatively shaping unique events.
For appointments or inquiries, please contact him via email or WhatsApp.
Andrea SAYS…
Meeting Zenthai and its mindful community felt like coming home, fulfilling a long-time search. Since the first day of my Level One course, my life has changed exponentially. It helped me make a significant shift, both in my profession and spirituality.
Today, Zenthai has become a way of life, inspiring me daily to serve myself and others with more intention and care. I strive to embody the Five Elements Theory as much as I can, so that I can live closer to our true nature and in harmony with it. For this reason, I aspire to live as closely connected to nature as possible.
I aspire to create and share a space rooted in the values I embrace through the practice of Zenthai Shiatsu and Yoga—a place where everyone can inspire and be inspired, guided by their most authentic values.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
Receiving a treatment from Andrea was a unique and transformative experience. From the very first moment, I felt his care and the heart he puts into his work. During the session, I didn’t just relax but also brought to light parts of myself I had overlooked for a long time. This gave me a sense of liberation and renewed creativity. Thank you, Andrea, for this meaningful experience.
Greta, ayurvedic practitioner
Receiving a treatment from Andrea was a unique and deeply transformative experience. From the very first moment, I could feel his light and the heart he pours into everything he does. Andrea doesn’t just perform a treatment—it’s as if he is connected to something greater, to the universe itself. His ability to work from the heart makes him a beacon that lights the way, and this is something truly rare.
During the session, I felt that I wasn’t just relaxing but also bringing to the surface parts of myself that had been stuck for a long time. It was as if Andrea had the gift of helping me uncover what is true, and thanks to this, I experienced a profound sense of liberation.
His presence and his gift allowed me to tap into a creativity I hadn’t felt in years. It was as if, through his work, I could see myself reflected in him, finally finding the courage to embrace the part of me I had neglected.
Andrea has a deep connection, not just with his heart but with his soul. It’s rare to meet someone with such authenticity and presence, and I can say that I immediately felt his essence.
Rosalba, yoga teacher
