About Dr Joana Completo
Dr Joana Completo is a certified naturopath with over 10 years of clinical experience, dedicated to supporting babies, children and mothers through a holistic and science-informed approach.
Her work is rooted in the belief that children thrive when their nervous system, nutrition and environment are aligned. By integrating functional nutrition, paediatric naturopathy and gentle regulatory therapies, she supports families in building resilience, balance and long-term wellbeing.
As a mother, Joana deeply understands the realities of family life. She combines clinical knowledge with lived experience, offering practical, compassionate guidance that empowers parents to feel confident in caring for their children.
Her areas of expertise include:
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Paediatric naturopathy and neurodivergency support
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Functional nutrition for mothers and children
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Baby-led weaning (BLW) guidance
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Gentle regulatory therapies (reflexology and needle-free auriculotherapy)
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Homeopathic mesotherapy and body therapies.
Joana is also the founder of THIS IS GAEA and co-founder of Vale dos Medronhos Forest School Community in Serra da Arrábida, where her vision of nature-based childhood continues to grow beyond the clinical setting.
Her mission is simple: To care for children with love, science and the wisdom of Nature.
MY VISION & MISSION
I envision a world where mothers feel supported, children grow in balance, and families are empowered to care for their health with both scientific understanding and the wisdom of Nature.
A world where children’s nervous systems are protected, where neurodivergence is met with compassion and knowledge, and where women are not depleted, but restored.
My mission is to support families through a gentle, science-informed and holistic approach to health.
Through paediatric naturopathy, functional nutrition, regulatory therapies and integrative bodywork, I help mothers and children restore balance, strengthen resilience and reconnect with their innate healing capacity.
I believe that true health is not about suppression, it is about regulation, nourishment and long-term vitality.
Every consultation is guided by care, clarity and respect for each family’s unique rhythm.
Why Families Choose to Work With Me
A Different Kind of Care