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Professional Journey – Joaquim Couto

My background is defined by a double requirement: the scientific rigor stemming from medicine and an openness to innovative tools for personal development.

• Doctor of Medicine – University of Lisbon (1977)
• Certified Surgeon in the United States – Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery (1989)
• Private practice in general surgery since 1990
• MBA – Edinburgh Business School (2008)
• Health sector strategy consultant since 1990, in Europe and the United States
• Certified Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) since 2015 (certification signed by John Grinder)
• Since 2015, development of a unique integrative approach:
• “Combined Tools” – Medicine + NLP applied to solving health and wellness problems
• In 2024, formalization of the Joaquim Couto Neurometabolic Balance Method, a unique synthesis based on field experience, the science of metabolism, and the resources of PNL
• In 2025, full-time commitment to Neurometabolic Balance coaching as a Health Coach and NLP Practitioner

Based in Nice, France, and registered with the Ordre des Médecins (French Medical Association) since June 2025, I now dedicate my expertise to serving individuals seeking clarity, energy, and personal alignment.