About Paladino Wellness
A space dedicated to transformation through the holistic CHEK approach.
Your Reconstruction Space
Paladino Wellness is neither a noisy gym nor a cold clinic. Located in Barreiro, we have created a private, clean and focused environment, designed to make you feel safe and heard.
Ruben Rocha
THE FOUNDER
My name is Ruben Rocha, and I grew up with a need to become a strong and resilient man, a figure I felt was lacking in my childhood.
This search led me to the mat at Academia Unlimited , where I became an instructor of Olympic Wrestling and Self-Defense . There, I learned about discipline and body awareness. But I also learned about pain.
I injured myself (knee and shoulder). The recovery was slow and frustrating. This frustration at not being able to train forced me to delve deep into how the human body works.
"I realized a certain truth early on: Working the body only like a machine doesn't work. I needed more."
The path and the training
I was stuck in an office in Lisbon, working on software from 9am to 6pm, unhappy and disconnected. In a moment of despair, I prayed. I asked for guidance. And the answer was clear in my mind: "Study Manual Therapy."
I followed that path. I started with therapeutic massage based on traditional Chinese medicine at the Portuguese Center for Naturology , but everything changed when I discovered the CHEK Institute . This institute gave me, BY FAR, the best education I have (and I have several qualifications, in addition to those mentioned on this page). I finally realized that back pain can be a result of an inflamed intestine, a repressed emotion, or anxious breathing.
Today, I am not in pain. I move freely. And I have the energy to take responsibility for my life. And that is what I want for you.
My tools
CHEK Practitioner Nível 2
With a holistic approach to understanding what may be behind the discomfort (physical, lifestyle, or emotional factors).
Massage therapist with principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
I utilize principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to relieve muscle tension and improve posture through specialized manual techniques.
Personal Trainer
To restore your strength, performance, and confidence in movement.
Combat sports and self-defense coach
What is a CHEK Practitioner?
Many professionals look where it hurts. A CHEK Practitioner looks where the problem originates. Trained by the CHEK Institute, I am trained to see the body as a 'System of Systems'.
The Totem Theory
Shoulder discomfort can be related to several factors in your lifestyle, including stress or movement patterns.
We don't guess, we assess.
We use detailed assessments to evaluate your body structure, lifestyle, and stress levels.
Real Holism
We integrate the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. If one piece fails, the system fails.
