{"id":5591,"date":"2025-09-14T20:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T23:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wctcim.cabsin.org.br\/new\/speaker\/larissa-bachir-polloni\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T06:35:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:35:55","slug":"larissa-bachir-polloni","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/wctcim.cabsin.org.br\/new\/speaker\/larissa-bachir-polloni\/","title":{"rendered":"Larissa Bachir Polloni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n  .speaker-bio {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .speaker-bio figure {\n    width: 225px;\n    height: 225px;\n    margin: 0 20px 30px 0;\n  }\n  .speaker-bio figure img {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    border: none;\n  }\n\n  .bio-content {\n    flex: 1;\n    color: #414d58;\n    font-size: 15px;    \n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n  .bio-content a {\n    color: #1d89e4;\n    text-decoration: none;\n  }\n\n  .bio-content h2 {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    color: #1d89e4;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    margin-bottom: 1em;\n  }\n  .bio-content h3 {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    color: #1d89e4;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    margin-top: 1.8em;\n    margin-bottom: 0.8em;\n  }\n  .bio-content h4 {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    color: #1d89e4;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    margin-top: 1.5em;\n    margin-bottom: 0.6em;\n  }\n\n  .speaker-separator {\n    margin: 0;\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .speaker-bio {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      align-items: flex-start;\n      gap: 10px;\n    }\n    .speaker-bio figure {\n      width: 180px;\n      height: 180px;\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n    .bio-content {\n      width: 100%;\n      text-align: left;\n    }\n    .bio-content h2 {\n      font-size: 20px;\n      line-height: 1.5;\n      margin-bottom: 0.8em;\n    }\n    .bio-content h3 {\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.4;\n      margin-top: 1.5em;\n      margin-bottom: 0.6em;\n    }\n    .bio-content h4 {\n      font-size: 14px;\n      line-height: 1.4;\n      margin-top: 1.3em;\n      margin-bottom: 0.5em;\n    }\n    .bio-content p,\n    .bio-content ul {\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"speaker-bio\">\n  <figure>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n      data-src=\"https:\/\/wctcim.cabsin.org.br\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/larissa_bachir_polloni_profile_2025_09_14.png\"\n      alt=\"Larissa Bachir Polloni, Gerontology Researcher and Auriculotherapy Educator\"\n src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/640;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/wctcim.cabsin.org.br\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/larissa_bachir_polloni_profile_2025_09_14.png\"\n      alt=\"Larissa Bachir Polloni, Gerontology Researcher and Auriculotherapy Educator\"\n    \/><\/noscript>\n  <\/figure>\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\n    <h2>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/h2>\n    <p><strong>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/strong> is a distinguished physiotherapist, educator, and researcher specializing in clinical Auriculotherapy. As a Master&#8217;s student in Gerontology at the prestigious University of S\u00e3o Paulo (USP), she investigates innovative, non-pharmacological approaches to managing chronic health conditions. Furthermore, she is the founder and coordinator of the Escola Rapha\u00ebl Nogier de Auriculoterapia Cl\u00ednica, the leading institution for Nogier Auriculotherapy training in Brazil.<\/p>\n    <p>Her unique position as the only professional in Brazil authorized by Dr. Rapha\u00ebl Nogier to teach his method makes her a crucial voice in the dissemination of evidence-based traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM). Consequently, her work directly supports the 3rd WCTCIM&#8217;s goals of fostering knowledge diversity and promoting educational excellence in the field.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>ORCID Profile:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0005-9960-2320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0005-9960-2320<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"speaker-separator\">\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Biography and Expertise of Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/strong> has built a remarkable career at the intersection of conventional physiotherapy, traditional medicine, and advanced academic research. Her professional journey is defined by a commitment to bringing scientifically validated and internationally recognized integrative practices to Brazil. As an educator and researcher, she plays a pivotal role in training the next generation of health professionals in Auriculotherapy, a sophisticated reflexology technique focused on the ear.<\/p>\n  <p>Her expertise is firmly rooted in the Nogier method, learned directly at the Groupe Lyonnais d\u2019\u00c9tudes M\u00e9dicales (GLEM) in Lyon, France. This direct transmission of knowledge from Dr. Rapha\u00ebl Nogier, a key advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), ensures the authenticity and quality of her teaching. Therefore, her work exemplifies the 3rd WCTCIM&#8217;s emphasis on South-South collaboration by adapting and disseminating European expertise within the Latin American context.<\/p>\n  <p>Moreover, the work of <strong>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/strong> directly aligns with the congress&#8217;s Thematic Axis, &#8220;TCIM Education and Training.&#8221; By establishing a lato sensu postgraduate program in Auriculotherapy recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, she has created a formal pathway for health professionals to acquire certified skills. This initiative is a concrete step towards integrating TCIM into the national health system, reflecting the principles of the Gujarat Declaration and the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Professional Career<\/h3>\n  <p>The professional trajectory of <strong>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/strong> reflects an evolution from a clinical practitioner to a leading figure in integrative medicine education. Her career is marked by founding a specialized training center and establishing an academic program that meets federal standards, demonstrating a dedication to elevating Auriculotherapy in Brazil.<\/p>\n  <p>Her experience in clinical and academic settings gives her a unique perspective on integrating TCIM into mainstream healthcare. Her leadership has been pivotal in standardizing training and expanding access to qualified practitioners nationwide.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Director and Founder, Escola Rapha\u00ebl Nogier de Auriculoterapia Cl\u00ednica (2014\u2013Present):<\/strong> As founder of the official Nogier school in Brazil, she is the sole professional authorized by Dr. Rapha\u00ebl Nogier to teach his method in Portuguese and Spanish. Under her leadership, the school has trained over a thousand health professionals and developed a postgraduate program recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC).<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Visiting Professor, Faculdade Focus, Brazil (2023\u2013Present):<\/strong> Contributes her specialized knowledge to a broader academic audience, furthering the integration of Auriculotherapy into educational contexts.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Private Practice in Physiotherapy and Integrative Medicine (2002\u20132021):<\/strong> Nearly two decades of clinical work gave her invaluable hands-on experience, which now informs her evidence-based teaching and research.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Lecturer in Traditional Chinese Medicine Postgraduate Programs (2003\u20132020):<\/strong> For over 17 years, she taught in postgraduate courses, establishing her reputation as an effective educator in traditional medicine long before founding her own institution.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Academic Qualifications<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/strong> has a diverse academic background combining conventional health sciences with specializations in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM). This multidisciplinary education enables a holistic, evidence-informed perspective for complex clinical challenges. Her ongoing gerontology research at a top-tier university highlights her commitment to lifelong learning.<\/p>\n  <p>This comprehensive training across countries and disciplines gives her the credibility and expertise to lead educational programs and conduct clinical research, showcasing a deep understanding of healing.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Master\u2019s Student in Gerontology, University of S\u00e3o Paulo (EACH-USP) (Ongoing):<\/strong> Researching Nogier Frequencies with photobiomodulation for women with fibromyalgia, aligning with the congress theme.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>International Training in Auriculotherapy, Groupe Lyonnais d\u2019\u00c9tudes M\u00e9dicales (GLEM), Lyon, France:<\/strong> Represents the highest standard of training in the Nogier method, from its source.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Master Iberoamericano in Bioenergetic Acupuncture and Moxibustion:<\/strong> Advanced degree in a major TCIM modality from the Fundaci\u00f3n Europea de Medicina Tradicional China.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Postgraduate Specialization in Acupuncture (2003):<\/strong> Broadened her therapeutic toolkit with energetic medicine.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Postgraduate Specialization in Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy (2005):<\/strong> Expertise in a specialized area of conventional physiotherapy.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Postgraduate Specialization in Neuropediatric Physiotherapy (2002):<\/strong> Foundational postgraduate training in neurological and pediatric care.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba (2000):<\/strong> Foundational degree for her career in health sciences.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Research and Scientific Contributions<\/h3>\n  <p>A central pillar of the professional identity of <strong>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/strong> is her dedication to advancing the scientific understanding of Auriculotherapy. She actively contributes to the evidence base of this practice through clinical research, collaborations, and scholarly publications. Her work is crucial for validating traditional practices within the framework of modern science, a key objective of the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy and the 3rd WCTCIM.<\/p>\n  <p>Her current clinical trial at the University of S\u00e3o Paulo (USP) is a prime example of her commitment to rigorous investigation. By studying the effects of Nogier Frequency B combined with photobiomodulation in women with fibromyalgia, she is tackling a significant public health issue\u2014chronic pain\u2014with an innovative, non-invasive approach. This research directly supports the Thematic Axis, &#8220;Contributions of TCIM to Global Public Health (Evidence-Based).&#8221;<\/p>\n  <p>Beyond her own research, <strong>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/strong> facilitates knowledge dissemination through publications and translations. She has authored articles in peer-reviewed journals such as <em>Medical Acupuncture<\/em> and contributed chapters to books on the subject. Her translation of seminal works, including Dr. Paul Nogier&#8217;s &#8220;L\u2019Homme dans l\u2019Oreille,&#8221; is a vital contribution, making foundational knowledge accessible to a wider Portuguese-speaking audience of students and practitioners. Her collaborative research partnership with GLEM and USP further strengthens the international scientific network for Auriculotherapy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Connect with Larissa Polloni<\/h3>\n  <p>To further explore the work of <strong>Larissa Bachir Polloni<\/strong>, including her educational programs, research updates, and contributions to the field of Auriculotherapy, you can visit her official professional channels. These platforms offer valuable resources for health professionals, students, and anyone interested in evidence-based integrative medicine.<\/p>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Official Website of Escola Nogier Brasil:<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escolanogier.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore the Programs and Courses<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Professional Instagram Profile:<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/larissabachirpolloni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow for Updates and Insights<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Larissa Bachir Polloni advances Auriculotherapy in Brazil through education and research. 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