MADALENA SOMMER RIBEIRO
Physiotherapist / Osteopath
Professional Experience
• Lecturer for the Post-Graduate degree in Child Osteopathy at the Atlantic University
• Lecturer of Paediatric Osteopathy at IMT (since 2019)
• Osteopathic Physiotherapist at Bonfante Dental Clinic (since 2016)
• Osteopathic Physiotherapist at Clínica Sabeanas (from 2014 to 2019)
• Osteopathic Physiotherapist at Clínica Osteopraxis (from 2013 to 2014
• Osteopathic Physiotherapist at Somague Engenharia (since 2014)
• Osteopath and Physiotherapist in private practice (since 2011)
• Administering Clinical Pilates Classes in Rehabilitation Centre (2009-2014)
• Physiotherapist in IPSS - Home Support Service (2009-2014)
• Trainer in the project “Formação de Cuidadores da Santa Casa da Misericórdia” ("Santa Casa da Misericórdia Caregiver Training" for medical support staff (2008)
• Physiotherapist in private practice (since 2008)
• Physiotherapist in a Rehabilitation Centre in the neurology, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and respiratory areas for adults and babies (2008 to 2014)
• Implementing a lumbar pain rehabilitation program in the musculoskeletal department, at Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação (2007)
Education
• Post-Graduate degree in Child Osteopathy, at the Atlantic University
• Paediatric Osteopathy Course and Advanced Paediatric Osteopathy Course with Marco Mastrillo, at Master Science Lab
• Osteopathy Course at Madrid School of Osteopathy
• Degree in Physiotherapy by the Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão
• TMJ Pathophysiology Course: musculoskeletal, craniomandibular, craniocervical systems and facial pain, with Professor Mariano Rocabado
• Course in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for physiotherapists: Echo guided physiotherapy
• Course in Functional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: static and dynamic study
• Course in Antenatal Preparation: Prepartum and Postpartum – intervention in pregnancy and maternity
• Course in the application of Neuromuscular Bands in Osteopathy
• Course in Clinical Pilates at the Instituto Alcalá de Ciencias y Especialidades de la Salud, based in Madrid
• Training in Cranial Sacral Therapy, at Upledger Institute