Thaís Oliveira

Committed and compassionate Physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of neurologic and orthopedic disorders. Postgraduate Specialization in Neurofunctional Physiotherapy, with extensive expertise working across both public and private healthcare systems. Skilled in advanced therapeutic techniques including PNF, Mulligan’s Concept, and Pilates based on biomechanics, delivering personalized treatment plans to optimize function, and quality of life. Recognized for a patient-centered approach, clinical excellence, and the ability to foster recovery through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Emergency First Aid – Community Care Certificate, British Columbia & Yukon Council, St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean, BC, 2020
• Pain Education and Training Program Certificate, PT. Artur Padão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2018
• Somatic and Visceral Systems FBA Certificate, Somatovisceral FBA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2018
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation 3A/B Certificate – PNF, IPNFA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2017
• Neurological Semiology Applied to Physiotherapy Certificate, CEAP, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2016
• Mulligan’s Manual Therapy Concept II Certificate, Brazil Mulligan Institute, Sergipe, Brazil, 2013
• Mulligan’s Manual Therapy Concept I Certificate, Brazil Mulligan Institute, Sergipe, Brazil, 2012
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation I and II Certificate – PNF, IPNFA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2012
• Pilates Method with an emphasis on Biomechanics Certificate, FisioTRAT, Salvador, Brazil, 2012
• Biomechanics Applied to Functional Rehabilitation Certificate, FisioTRAT, Salvador, Brazil, 2011
• Manual Therapy Certificate, Dr., PT. Saulo Souza and Dr., PT. André Neves, Salvador, Brazil, 2008

• 1st International Symposium on the PNF Concept in Latin America, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2019
• Rehabilitation Neuroscience Symposium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2018
• PNF Workshop for Orthopedic Dysfunctions, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2017
• 1st Seminar on the Functional Approach in Physiotherapy, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil, 2011
• I Pulsar Symposium on Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Salvador, Brazil, 2011
• I INTEGRAR Physiotherapy Symposium, Salvador, Brazil, 2010
• I Interdisciplinary Symposium on Physiotherapy, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil, 2010
• XVIII Brazilian Congress of Physiotherapy, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2009
• II Hospital Espanhol Physiotherapy Symposium, Salvador, Brazil, 2009
• Symposium on Trauma, Amputation and Prosthetic Solutions, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil, 2007
• 1st Physiotherapy and Public Health Forum, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil, 2007

• Provided neurological rehabilitation including the PNF approach to patients after cerebrovascular accident, brachial plexus injuries, SCI, and etc.
• Delivered orthopedic care including methods of Mulligan's Concept, PNF, Biomechanics and functional gait analysis for musculoskeletal disorders, post-surgical patients, sports injuries, and etc.
• Conducted evidence-based assessments (BBS, TUG, Fugl-Meyer Assessment)
• Implemented Electrotherapy modalities (US, FES) providing effective pain reduction, functional gains, and optimizing recovery.
• Hydrotherapy techniques & Robotic-assistive therapy (Hocoma platform) to enhanced movement assistance and short-term goals achievements.
• Developed individualized rehabilitation plans and exercise prescription aligned with the ICF framework.
• Assisted and educated patients on home exercises and self-management strategies to promote long-term recovery.
• Consistent collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care and outcomes.