"Our approach is based on preventive, personalised, holistic, integrative and regenerative medicine"

Without a doubt, Joana Santos is a sharp professional that combines the traditional medicine with her knowledge in Integrative Medicine. Her passion is focused in Health Optimisation, Multidisciplinary approach, cell regeneration, rejuvenation and reshaping.

Joana, could you tell us about your formation, your background and your current role in The Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel?

I am Dra.Joana Santos, Clinical Director at Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel. I’m an expert in aesthetic medical treatments such as botox, fillers, micro needling, mesotherapy, chemical peelings, threads, PRP (plasma rich in platelets).

Having completed my studies in 2009 in General Medicine, I entered in the speciality of ENT, which I completed in 2 years.  After these 2 years I realized something was missing from the conventional approach, there were answers to many questions that in conventional medicine where not satisfactory to me. I wanted to extend my knowledge in nutrition, preventive medicine, and achieve the capacity of giving to my patients, not only treatments to diseases but also ways to prevent them to occur.  I found that by doing a Master in Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine in Spain was the answer I needed to initiate my journey.  I frequently participate in international congresses such as AAMWC (Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress in Monaco), and have completed several certifications and I am a member of the Aesthetic Portuguese Society.

As clinical director of Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel what is your main challenge when advising guests on wellness programmes?

The main challenge is to achieve not only a short-term effect, but a life changing one.

The most difficult part is the create new habits on the clients. People are often used to a life style that most of the times needs a deep and profound transformation.

Our goal in any appointment or any consultation is to give tools to the patient to follow this work after the wellness program is finished.

The message of the longevity team is not only to provide the best detox or wellness experience, but enough knowledge to age better, more healthy.

What elements does longevity provide you with to achieve this?

Longevity provides me top facilities and equipment but above all a multidisciplinary team is allowing guests to receive collaborative support from a wide range of experts. Each person contributes from their own perspective, which can then enhance the treatments which are offered by others. This process works to ensure that every patient is given access to the best possible treatment options that are currently available.

Joana, let us know about the main techniques and treatments you recommend aimed at slowing down ageing and why you recommend them?

Longevity believes that the main common challenge affecting the majority of modern society is inflammaging: a chronic inflammation usually of low grade, silent and persistent, resulting in responses that lead to tissue damage and degeneration. Processed foods (additives, sugars, conservatives and chemicals), stress, environmental chemicals, radiation, sleep deprivation, and lack of exercise, all contribute to increased inflammation and compromise our immune system. Inflammaging is a significant health risk factor, as most of today’s chronic diseases (heart disease, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, cancer, etc) share a common inflammatory basis. Inflammaging accelerates the propensity to disease, significantly impacting health, quality of life and longevity. However, we believe this risk can be prevented and reversed.

Our approach is based on preventive, personalised, holistic, integrative and regenerative medicine, where differentiated diagnoses, wellness, spa and medical treatments and therapies help identify, correct and heal health imbalances as early as possible so as to prevent chronic degeneration to develop. Our solutions to help slow down ageing are organized in our extensive menu of services and for each client we make tailor made recommendations over and above our structured programmes: Monitoring/Diagnostics, Detox & Regeneration, Nutrition & Supplements, Relaxation & Pampering, Fitness & Sports, Rebalance Mind & Energy and Aesthetics for Self-Esteem.