Notice of Absence – Maternity Leave
Dear Patients,
I would like to let you know that I will be taking a temporary break from my professional practice over the coming months.
I will be on maternity leave until December 2026 and will return to my practice in January 2027.
My appointment schedule will reopen in December 2026 for appointments from January onwards.
I look forward to seeing you!
I would like to let you know that I will be taking a temporary break from my professional practice over the coming months.
I will be on maternity leave until December 2026 and will return to my practice in January 2027.
My appointment schedule will reopen in December 2026 for appointments from January onwards.
I look forward to seeing you!
About
Portuguese physiotherapist with a Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal Disorders from the School of Health of Setúbal Polytechnic Institute. 10 years of experience in Portugal (until 2022) and Brussels (since 2023), mainl…y in Ixelles and Etterbeek. Certified in Bowen Therapy, Clinical Pilates, and physiotherapy for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders. Consultations mainly in Portuguese and English, with working knowledge of Spanish and French.
Expertises
General physiotherapy
Manual therapy
Lymphatic drainage
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
Chronic pain management
Myofascial therapy
Maxillofacial physiotherapy
Relaxation therapy
Stabilisation training
Location and contact
English Kine BXL
Non-contracted
Cash, Mobile payment (QR code)
€45.00
These fees are provided as an indication by the practitioner and may vary.
Spoken languages
English (English)
Portuguese (Português)
Spanish (Español)
Education and training
- Physiotherapy, School of Health of the Setúbal Polytechnic Institute, 2012-2016
- Master in Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Health of the Setúbal Polytechnic Institute; Nova Medical School of Lisbon; National School of Public Health Nova University of Lisbon; 2017-2019
- Bowen Therapy, Bowtech Lisbon and Bowtech Australia, 2021
- Clinical Pilates, Formaterapia Lisbon, 2016
- TMJ Disfunction, Formaterapia Lisboa, 2025
Specializations
Bowen Therapy - Burnout
Exercise - Clinical Pilates
Musculoskeletal Disorders
TMJ Disorders
NIHII number
55007512527
Website
Frequently asked questions
Where does Joana Fernandes work?
Joana Fernandes works at: English Kine BXL (Avenue Nestor Plissart 6, 1040 Etterbeek).
Is Joana Fernandes contracted?
Joana Fernandes is not contracted.