OneLife Clinic is an integrative medical center in Porto, Portugal. It focuses on preventive care, longevity, and pediatric health. Dr. Ana Moreira founded the clinic in 1974. Each year, its medical team treats around 18,000 patients. Its doctors perform over 8,000 integrative treatments annually.
The staff includes 22 doctors across multiple departments. Main specialties include longevity health, dental medicine, and neural therapy. OneLife holds a license from the Health Regulatory Authority (ERS). Temos and Leading Hospitals have recognized it. Signature therapies include ozone therapy and pulsed electromagnetic fields via PAPIMI.
OneLife Clinic treats international patients from over 48 countries. Anyone traveling from abroad gets a dedicated patient manager. Care begins with a teleconsultation to design a personalized plan. That way, all diagnostics and treatments are coordinated before the patient arrives.
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