Santos

laser & chiropractic
ALGARVE

Welcome & Bem Vinda to Santos Laser & Chiropractic
Your premier destination for the most comprehensive
healing solutions in the Algarve.

I’m Dr. Diana, Master of Chiropractic from sunny South Africa! I am proud to be the first in the Algarve to introduce High-Power, Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, a revolutionary treatment combined with my specialized Chiropractic care, to enhance my patients treatment outcomes.  This powerful combination is an effective, non-invasive care for patients of all in pain, helping them recover from various injuries and improve their overall well-being.

Firstly, What is Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy, also known as Photobiomodulation, is a treatment that uses focused light energy to promote healing in the body.

The Laser light is applied to the skin and penetrates deep into the tissues, where it stimulates cells to make more energy, needed for repair and regeneration.  This in turn reduces pain, decreases inflammation, and speeds up healing. This process helps the body’s cells function better and recover faster.

Laser is the only known modality to do this to stimulate the cell’s inner natural regenerative process.

Laser Therapy is an ideal treatment option

Non-Invasive:

Non-Invasive:

meaning it doesn’t involve surgery or injections. This makes it a safer and more comfortable option for patients who prefer to avoid more invasive procedures.

Pain Relief:

Pain Relief:

Laser therapy is highly effective in reducing pain by targeting the source of discomfort. It helps by reducing inflammation, improving blood flow, and promoting tissue repair, providing relief from both acute & chronic pain.

Accelerated Healing:

Accelerated Healing:

Laser therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing processes, speeding up the recovery time for injuries such as muscle strains, sprains, and soft tissue damage. This makes it ideal for athletes and anyone looking to recover quickly.

Versatile Treatment:

Versatile Treatment:

Laser therapy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries and arthritis to chronic pain and post-surgical recovery. Its versatility makes it a valuable tool in many treatment plans.

Minimal Side Effects:

Minimal Side Effects:

Compared to medications or invasive treatments, laser therapy has minimal side effects. It’s generally safe, well-tolerated, and can be used in combination with other therapies.

Improved Mobility:

Improved Mobility:

By reducing pain and inflammation, laser therapy helps restore mobility and function, allowing patients to move more freely and comfortably.

Painless and Relaxing:

Painless and Relaxing:

The treatment itself is usually painless, with most patients experiencing a gentle warmth on their during the session. This makes it a comfortable option that many people find relaxing, pleasant and stress-free!

Acute conditions may be treated daily, particularly if they are accompanied by significant pain, where 6-8 treatments may be sufficient. More chronic problems respond better when treatments are received 2 to 3 times a week, tapering to once every week or two as improvement is seen. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain. 

While some people notice immediate relief, others may experience gradual improvements over a few sessions. Areas of pain or inflammation may be sensitive briefly during the session, before pain reduction occurs.

Why Deep-Tissue Laser!

Understanding the distinction between Class 3 and Class 4 Lasers is crucial for choosing the most effective treatment.

Class 3 lasers, commonly known as “Cold Lasers,” deliver lower levels of energy and thus require prolonged treatment sessions—often spanning hours—to achieve therapeutic effects. While these Lasers can still promote healing, their minimal energy output limits their effectiveness.

On the other hand, Class 4 Lasers, like those used at our clinic, emit much higher energy levels, enabling deeper tissue penetration and significantly shorter treatment times, typically just a few minutes. This powerful and efficient therapy makes Santos Laser & Chiropractic the first in the Algarve region to offer such advanced treatment, setting us apart from other therapy clinics in the area that only offer Cold Laser therapies. 

I have had extensive experience working with Cold Laser therapy, yet I found that the results often fell short of my expectations. I did receive training in Shockwave Therapy when working in Ireland. While this method proved to be more effective than Cold Laser, I found Shockwave Therapy was often uncomfortable for patients, leading to incomplete rehabilitation programs due to pain. I knew my patients deserved more.

Determined to find a better solution, I discovered the innovative development of higher power Lasers, namely Class IV Lasers. Despite limited training opportunities in Europe, I received specialized personal training in both England and the USA. Today, I am a proud owner of the REMY USA, a state-of-the-art High-Power Deep Tissue Laser device, which allows me to deliver more powerful combination treatment to my patients.

Specialized Chiropractic Services by Dr. Diana

It is a specialized, skilled treatment done by a chiropractor, who is a healthcare professional focused on the spine and joints.

During an adjustment, the chiropractor uses their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, quick force to a specific joint, usually in the spine. The goal is to help move the joint back into its proper position.

  • Restores Joint Function and Mobility: Sometimes, joints can become “stuck” or misaligned due to bad posture, injuries, or everyday activities. This can cause pain, stiffness, or limited movement. The adjustment helps to unlock the joint and restore its normal movement, making it easier and less painful to move.
  • Pain Relief: Many people find that adjustments help reduce back, neck, and joint pain.
  • Improved Movement: By restoring proper joint function, it becomes easier to move around without discomfort.
  • Better Nerve Function: When joints are properly aligned, it can improve nerve function, which may enhance overall health.

I am skilled to deliver other chiropractic techniques where your treatment sessions may involve:

  1. Flexion Distraction & Mobilizations: Utilizing a specialized electric chiropractic table, this technique gently stretches and moves the spine to decompress intervertebral discs and enhance spinal mobility, making it particularly effective for treating lower back pain.
  2. Dry Needling: A technique that involves inserting thin acupuncture needles into trigger points in the muscles to relieve pain and tension by stimulating muscle relaxation and promoting healing.
  3. Kinesio-Taping: This involves applying specialized elastic tape to support muscles and joints, reduce pain, and improve circulation without restricting movement, often used for sports injuries.
  4. Activator Adjusting Tool: A handheld device used to deliver gentle, precise adjustments to the spine or joints, making it ideal for patients who need a lighter touch.
  5. Sports Massage: A massage technique focused on relieving muscle tension, improving circulation, and enhancing athletic performance, often used to prevent or recover from sports injuries.
  6. Muscle Scraping: Also known as Graston Technique, this involves using specialized tools to gently scrape the skin, breaking down scar tissue and fascial restrictions to improve mobility and reduce pain.
  7. Active and Passive Range of Motion Releases: These techniques involve moving joints and muscles through their full range of motion to relieve tension, improve flexibility, and enhance mobility, with active involving patient participation and passive being therapist-led.
  8. Cupping: Therapy where small cups are placed on the skin to create suction which pulls the skin and underlying tissues upward, improving blood flow, reducing muscle tension, and promoting healing. It’s often used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
  9. Patient-Specific Home Exercise Programs: Tailored exercise routines designed to address individual needs, helping patients strengthen muscles, improve posture, and prevent future injuries from home.

A chiropractic adjustment is generally not painful. Most patients feel a quick release of pressure rather than pain, and the sensation lasts only a few seconds. It’s a safe and gentle way to help relieve discomfort and improve movement.

These diverse techniques allow me to offer comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

What I Can Do For You

My office includes a variety of specialized equipment, so combining High-Power Laser with Chiropractic, I am skilled to treat a broad spectrum injuries:

  • Sports Injuries: Whether it’s a sprain, strain, or more serious injury, our treatments can help athletes recover faster and perform at their best. 
  • Day-to-Day Injuries: From back pain caused by poor posture to repetitive strain injuries, we provide solutions that alleviate discomfort and prevent future issues. 
  • Chronic Pain Management: For those dealing with long-term pain conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, our combined approach of chiropractic care and laser therapy offers a non-pharmaceutical option for pain relief. 

Although Chiropractic care has various techniques that are suitable for patients of all ages, as I use High-Power Laser within my treatment regime, it is advisable not to treat very young children younger than 10 years old. Children’s bodies are still developing, there’s a greater risk of over-treating their growing tissues which may respond differently to the Laser, leading to unpredictable outcomes.

My office welcomes and receives children of school-going age (from 10 years old & up), adolescents, adults & seniors.

Safety always comes first! You will be required to wear special eye glasses and to be instructed to not look into the Laser beam when in operation.

About Me, Dr. Diana

I was born and raised in South Africa by my two loving Portuguese parents, from Viseu, Portugal, making me a native Portuguese speaker and I am fluent in English. I am a distinguished Chiropractor and Radiographer with a dynamic career spanning over 22 years. I completed my Masters degree in Chiropractic at the University of Johannesburg in 2012.

In my earlier career, I worked as a Theatre Radiographer alongside renowned orthopedic surgeons. This experience offered unique exposure to complex surgical procedures and a deep understanding of spinal conditions and their treatment.

I was a proud owner of two successful Chiropractic practices in South Africa, and  I was a Clinical Educator at the University for several years. In this role, I had the privilege to teach students the critical skill of taking and interpreting X-rays.

In this time, I also had the pleasure of contributing my work towards to an advanced research project that was published in a reputable international medical journal.

I wanted a bigger and brighter future for my twin girls, Ava & Leila, when they were born. We then left for Ireland where I teamed up with Absolute Chiropractic and I was so grateful to serve many communities of Cork for over 4 years. In this time, along with my husband, Andrew, and our very young family, Portugal was tugging at my heartstrings, calling me to join my mother and relatives in the Algarve. My family and I are so happy to be here to soak up the wonderful Algarvian sunshine and to be outdoors!

As a proud owner of my very own Chiropractic & Laser equipment, I have opened my practice to all of you in Lagoa, Algarve. I may have left my heart behind in South Africa, however chiropractic is my passion, and so I am looking forward to meeting you and reaching as many patients as I can in our community!

Opening Hours & Fees

Opening Hours for 2025

Mon - Thurs

09h30 - 16h00

Fri 

09h30 - 14h00

Sat 

09h30 - 12h00

Sundays & Public Holidays 

Closed

KINDLY NOTE: 

Rehab Savings Programs are available, offering you the opportunity to achieve greater savings.

We are a PRIVATE practice and therefore we are not contracted to any medical insurance companies within or outside the EU.  

You will be given a receipt of payment upon request, which you can submit to your insurance directly for reimbursement.

Cash & card facilities are available (Incl. Visa, Mastercard, ApplePay, GooglePay). 

Get in Touch

Santos Laser & Chiropractic is conveniently located just off the main N125 road, in the heart of Lagoa. We are across from the main gardens near the Registo and all the Banks of Portugal, the Fire Station/Bombeiros & the Intermache Supermarket.

We are in a pink building, located directly above MFL Dentaria Clinic.

Parking is free anywhere along Largo 5 de Outubro, Beco 5 de Outubro, Rua Marques de Pombal, Rua da Liberdade & Rua Antonio da Luz.

The main entrance door into the building is on the side of the building on Beco 5 de Outubro. There is an elevator. We are on the 2nd floor!

Address:

Largo 5 de Outubro, 9 2° Andar, Loja H, 8400-345, Lagoa

Call or WhatsApp text:

(+351) 927 970 111

Email:

info@laser-chiropractor.com

Book online:

https://santos.noterro.com

Experience the future of healing – power, movement care & relief – all in one place!