Assess
Review your pain history, previous treatment and current limitations, then observe posture, mobility and movement patterns across the body.
Identify the main source of the pain and related imbalances.
Monte da Orada, Portugal
Chronic Pain Relief Retreat
A focused retreat at Monte da Orada Retreat Centre in Odemira, southern Portugal.
March 2027 retreat package
Four days / three nightsEUR 2,800 per personThree sessions with Hazem MostafaMaximum 20 guests
March 2027 retreat package
March 8–15, 2027
Choose your four days and three nights between March 8 and March 15, 2027.
- Duration
- Four days / three nights
- Personalised treatment
- Three sessions with Hazem Mostafa
- Group size
- Maximum 20 guests
- Investment
- EUR 2,800 per person
How Hazem’s Approach Works
He does not simply focus on where it hurts.
Hazem Mostafa has developed an individual, non-medical approach for people experiencing persistent pain, tension and restricted movement.
Rather than following a fixed session protocol, he begins by observing how the body moves and identifying areas of tension, restriction and imbalance that may be contributing to the person’s discomfort.
Each session is adapted to the individual. The intensity, techniques and exercises are selected according to the person’s condition, mobility and response to the session.
Based on these observations, Hazem combines focused massage and hands-on techniques with targeted stretching, movement and exercises. The aim is not only to work on the area where pain is felt, but to look at the body more broadly and address movement patterns and physical restrictions that may be connected to it.
An important part of the approach is helping people become more aware of how their body moves and providing practical exercises and movement guidance that they can continue independently after the retreat.
Release
Work directly on areas of tension and restricted movement with focused manual techniques, targeted exercises and stretching.
Result
Use practical movement guidance to reinforce improved mechanics and help you carry progress into everyday life after the retreat, with long-lasting effects.
Individual results and the number of sessions required depend on the condition, its cause, medical history and response to treatment. No specific outcome can be guaranteed.
Marc BroxUSA · 76 years oldPersonal customer account*“I first heard of Hazem through a friend who said, ‘You have to work with this guy — he is amazing.’ It turned out that amazing was not a good enough description. He is a miracle worker. He took me from being crippled to walking barefoot on the beach for an hour and a half. He has changed my life.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Marc reported a 25-year history of bone cancer, as well as neuropathy, and said he had been unable to walk for a year. After five sessions, he reported being able to walk for an hour, three times a week, with good balance.
Nuno DamasoSwitzerland · 60 years oldPersonal customer account*“I have already turned to Hazem twice, and both times he was able to help me get rid of my pain within a very short time. What impressed me most was how quickly he identified the deeper underlying problem. His focused approach and the fast results convinced me on both occasions.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Nuno reported hip pain for two years. He said that, after two sessions, the pain had disappeared and he had a full range of motion.
Personalised treatment
Three sessions. One individual treatment plan.
- Initial pain and movement assessment
- Identification of tension and restricted movement patterns
- Individual manual treatment and assisted stretching
- Targeted exercises
- Guidance for maintaining progress
This is not a general wellness massage programme. Every session has a specific focus based on your pain, movement restrictions and response to treatment.
Meet Hazem Mostafa
Chronic Pain Relief and Movement Rehabilitation Specialist
Hazem Mostafa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and has more than 30 years of professional experience in fitness, hands-on bodywork and movement rehabilitation. He spent 15 years as a spa and fitness centre director in five-star hotels, worked as a professional personal trainer at Gold’s Gym and has also practised independently.
His work has focused on people experiencing chronic pain, restricted mobility, old injuries and sports-related problems. Each treatment is adapted to the individual assessment and the body’s response.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science
- More than 30 years of professional experience
- 15 years leading spa and fitness centres in five-star hotels
- Professional personal trainer experience at Gold’s Gym
“My aim is to find the most efficient way to relieve pain quickly and help prevent it from coming back.”Hazem Mostafa
Dr. Christiane MoserGermany · 57 years oldPersonal customer account*“I came to Hazem with severe hip pain. Within one week, his treatment addressed the underlying cause and made a significant difference. The treatment itself was painful at times, but also extremely effective. I would especially recommend Hazem to people who are willing to go through a short period of intense pain in exchange for very fast and noticeable results.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Dr. Christiane Moser reported having hip pain for two years. She said the pain was gone after two sessions.
Dr. Christine HoetteGermany · 70 years oldPersonal customer account*“My name is Dr. Christine Hoette, and I am an allopathic doctor. Since childhood, I have had significant problems with scoliosis and lordosis (deformities of my spine). I received treatment from my teenage years onwards, but my condition worsened over 50 years, and a slight kyphosis also developed.
In my first session with Hazem, I felt that my lordosis had reduced and that my scoliosis and kyphosis were no longer apparent. I am amazed by this lasting improvement. I never thought it would be possible!
I continued with regular treatments and have also experienced a big improvement in my vitality and strength. In my experience, Hazem’s unique method works on a very deep level on muscles, ligaments and bones, with amazing, lasting results. I have recommended Hazem to many people with various ailments.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Dr. Christine Hoette reported S-shaped scoliosis since childhood, accompanied by considerable body pain. She said that, after five sessions, her spine was straight for the first time in her life, at the age of 70.
Who it is for
Who is it for?
It is for anyone from 10 to 80 years old who is suffering from chronic pain, regardless of the cause — whether it comes from old injuries, past medical conditions, or issues such as those listed below.
Neck and shoulder painFrozen shoulderLower-back painSciaticaKnee painMeniscus-related discomfortTendonitisTennis elbowMigraines related to muscular tensionRestricted movement after an old injuryPersistent sports-related problemsAnkle problems after a sprainPostural imbalancesPain connected to prolonged sitting
It does not matter whether your pain began recently or has affected you for many years. What matters is whether Hazem Mostafa’s approach is appropriate for your individual condition.
Mandatory before confirmation
A personal consultation is required before you can book.
The retreat cannot be booked directly. Every applicant must first complete a personal consultation with Hazem Mostafa. He asks about the location and intensity of pain, duration, restricted movements, previous injuries and treatments, relevant medical history and your goals.
Only after this conversation will we decide whether the programme is appropriate and whether a place can be offered. If accepted, you will receive a written confirmation, payment request and payment deadline. Submitting an application or completing the consultation does not guarantee acceptance.
Request a ConsultationDavey NieuwlandsNetherlands · 40 years oldPersonal customer account*“Like everybody, I heard about Hazem from a friend. ‘He is the one who can really help you.’ I was warned and told beforehand about his approach. Hard and deep release. Now I know it only hurts when there is something wrong. For me, the best therapy ever.
Dutch, 40 years old, doing hard enduro motocross. Hazem helped me walk normally again after my fifth leg break. This time it was a shattered heel bone (8 pieces) and a torn-off ankle joint.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Davey reported eight fractures in his ankle following a motorbike accident and said he had been unable to put his foot on the ground for nine months. After four sessions, he reported being able to walk without limping. After eight sessions, he said he could ride his motorbike again for three and a half hours.
Marco LulianoSwitzerland · 51 years oldPersonal customer account*“Hi, I’m Marco, 51 years old. I had trouble with my right knee for over 5 years. I did not have pain, but for some reason I couldn’t use it the normal way anymore. I tried to fix it, but nothing helped. I could stretch my leg, but no way could I run.
Somebody told me about the work of Hazem, and I was very, very sceptical. I had 3–4 sessions. The treatments were 3 years ago. I now play tennis and padel, which wouldn’t have been possible without the work of Hazem. I’m very grateful, and I highly recommend his work!”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Marco reported knee problems for five years and said he could not run. After four sessions, he reported being able to run and play tennis again.
Monte da Orada Retreat Centre
A natural setting for retreats, recovery and focused personal work.
Monte da Orada is a family-run retreat centre in Odemira in the southwest of Portugal. It is not a conventional hotel. Its facilities include comfortable accommodation, dedicated indoor and outdoor practice spaces, a nature shala beneath an old oak tree, a biological swimming pool, sauna, restaurant and quiet areas surrounded by native forest.
Address: Nacional 120, Cx Postal 261-ST, 7630-678 S. Teotónio, Portugal.
Food
Fresh food, grown and prepared on site.
The centre grows much of its produce organically and prepares fresh meals using carefully selected ingredients and its own recipes. Dietary requirements can be considered when communicated in advance.
Salli GloverUK · 45 years oldPersonal customer account*“I came to Hazem following months of crippling pain in my neck, shoulder and hip that had become really debilitating. The first session was tough, but he instantly got to the root of things and used a combination of massage and physical movement, sending me home with exercises to continue to support the process, which really helped. In just a few short sessions, I had regained full mobility and strength and was pain-free, which felt like a miracle. I subsequently told all my friends, who experienced similar results. If you want to experience radical results, then I highly recommend working with him!”
Floris van TilburgNetherlands · 44 years oldPersonal customer account*“Hazem is an extraordinary massage therapist. As a tall guy, I do have some back pain now and then, and Hazem made it go away in one session. He really knows how to find the deeper muscle knots and how to make them disappear. Thank you, Hazem.”
What is included
Four focused days with space for treatment, movement and recovery.
Three nights of accommodationThree sessions with Hazem MostafaFreshly prepared mealsDaily yogaGuided meditationSound HealingCoastal hikesSwimming-pool and sauna accessAirport or train station pick-up in the Algarve and local transport during the retreatTime for rest and reflection
Travel to and from Portugal is not included unless confirmed separately.
Fredie HelgesenNorwayPersonal customer account*“Having had all kinds of massages throughout my life, Hazem gave me five consecutive days of massage that felt profoundly healing. It was not for the faint-hearted: I experienced a release of pain from another dimension. His approach takes you deep into old pain that has been stuck for years or decades, combined with an empathy and warmth that help you relax. I can fully recommend Hazem, but be prepared to meet your deepest pain.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Fredie reported pain throughout his body since childhood. He said that, after five sessions, he was pain-free for the first time in his life, at the age of 60.
Bettina KöhlerGermany · 65 years oldPersonal customer account*“I met you during my stay in Portugal and received approximately four or five treatments from you. I came to you mainly because I was experiencing severe pain in my knees. For me, your massages were much more than physical treatments. Through your touch, I was able to connect very deeply with my feelings.
During the massages, memories and sensations arose that allowed me to deeply re-experience the births of my children. In addition, very vivid inner images appeared that felt to me like memories from past lives. These included experiences of torture, being bound and the painful feeling of being helpless and physically restricted.
I did not experience these images only in my mind; I could also feel them very clearly in my body and emotions. At times, this process was incredibly intense and very, very painful. Nevertheless, I felt that something was being revealed on a very deep level, allowing me to feel it once again and eventually release it. That is why I trusted the process and continued with the sessions.
Today, my knees are much better. I am now practically pain-free, and I am deeply grateful for this special and profound experience and for your support.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Bettina reported knee pain since the age of ten and difficulty walking properly. She said that, at the age of 65, she became pain-free after five sessions, following more than 50 years of pain.
A typical day
A calm rhythm adapted to individual treatment needs.
Morning yoga or gentle mobilityFreshly prepared breakfastIndividual treatment with Hazem MostafaRest, pool or saunaFresh lunchMeditation or coastal activityPersonal time and evening meal
The schedule may be adjusted according to individual treatment needs.
Possible outcomes
Progress that helps you move with greater confidence.
Reduced painImproved range of motionGreater physical confidenceBetter understanding of contributing factorsExercises for continued useImproved movement and postural awarenessStrategies for reducing recurrence riskRenewed confidence in the body
Results vary from person to person. The pre-retreat consultation helps determine whether the programme is appropriate for your condition.
Dr. António ValentimPortuguese · 60 years oldPersonal customer account*“My name is António Valentim. When I met Hazem, I was struggling with intense back pain and persistent pain in my knee. After the very first session, something shifted — the pain simply disappeared, almost like my body finally exhaled. We did four sessions in total, and I followed every recommendation he gave me. Since then, I’ve been completely free from those problems. Your work made a real difference in my life, and I’m deeply grateful for that.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
The sessions took place two years ago. Since then, he has had no pain or related problems.
Tobias SafaieGermany · 42 years oldPersonal customer account*“After a sports injury and chronic strain on my neck caused by poor posture at the computer, I was in immense pain and struggled to get it under control. I had an MRI scan, saw an osteopath and a chiropractor, and even tried acupuncture. Despite strong painkillers, the problem kept getting worse.
In just two intensive sessions, combined with holistic guidance and an assessment of my posture, Hazem completely relieved my pain and helped me correct my posture. Today, at 42, I go to my martial arts training without fear and feel stronger than ever.
Thank you, habibi!”
Emmanuel SagazPortuguese · 44 years oldPersonal customer account*“My close family and I heard about Hazem through people we know and how amazing his techniques are. They told us about how they got results for their problems. My wife had a problem with her arm that had already been diagnosed, with many treatments from doctors and others, without results. We decided to both have one session each with Hazem to see if he could improve my wife’s problems and my back problems.
Just after the massage, my wife was able to pick up a 5 kg bottle of water and lift it in the air. It was amazing! She could not believe what had happened. All this after just one session. For me, Hazem fixed my back problem. After that, we had a second session, both of us.
This time my 82-year-old mother also tried a session with Hazem. She had been in pain for several years in her arms and neck and had recently suffered a knee injury. She travelled from Porto to us in the Algarve for some vacation, and I suggested that she try Hazem and see if she could feel better and be relieved of pain. She was a little bit sceptical because she had spent many years trying other treatments, massages and therapists, and none of them had helped her get any better.
My mother’s session with Hazem was a miracle. After the session with Hazem, she was able to lift her arms up and she was able to move her leg freely. Every time I speak with my mother these days, she is so happy and grateful for this treatment from Hazem. She says it is unbelievable and she will come again for Christmas to have a second treatment with Hazem.
I only have good things to say about Hazem. He is fantastic! He delivers a kind of intervention/therapy most people should try before trying other types of treatment that take a long time and waste a lot of money, and don’t resolve a thing.”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Emmanuel reported sciatica pain for several years. He said that, after two sessions, he was pain-free with a full range of motion. His wife reported shoulder pain for six months, an inability to lift her arm, numbness and tingling. She said that, after two sessions, she was pain-free with a full range of motion. His 82-year-old mother reported pain throughout her body and restricted movement for many years. She said that, after one session, she was pain-free with a full range of motion.
Mordehay Nagar45 years oldPersonal customer account*“When I met Hazem, I had been sleeping in a sitting position for two and a half months because of severe neck pain. I was struggling with my movement and was desperate to find a solution.
Hazem told me that within three treatments, I would feel like myself again. The first treatment was painful to a level I had never experienced before, but throughout the entire session, Hazem remained calm, focused and confident. He encouraged me to breathe through the pain and explained that it was necessary to work through it to release the knots and tension that had built up around my spine over the years.
In the end, I had four treatments, and the results were beyond what I expected. I regained my full range of movement and, most importantly, I was able to sleep comfortably in all positions again.
I recommend Hazem to all my closest friends and family. He is truly a master of his craft and has an incredible understanding of the body and its movement.
Thank you, Hazem!”
Additional information confirmed by the customer
Mordehay reported ten years of back and shoulder pain, an inability to lift his arm, and an inability to move his head up and down or from side to side. After four sessions, he said he was pain-free with a full range of motion. The sessions took place three years ago, and he reported that no further problems had occurred since then.
Arlindo MartinsPortuguese-Australian · 54 years oldPersonal customer account*“My name is Arlindo Martins, and I am 54 years old.
For several years, I had a problem with my right knee. Whenever I tried to run for more than around 10 minutes, I would develop a sharp pain on the inside of the knee. The same thing happened when I went walking on hills or slopes, especially going up or down. After only a short time, the pain would start.
Because this had been happening for years, I started to think it could perhaps be related to arthritis or another problem in the knee.
After talking with Hazem, I had just one treatment session with him.
The next day, I decided to test my knee and went for a run. I was able to run for 25 minutes without pain. I could probably have continued, but I decided to stop there. I have run several times since then, and the pain has not returned.
I understand that I still need to look after my body and maintain the work, especially keeping the muscles relaxed and balanced to help keep the knee stable and healthy.
Thank you, Hazem, for your help. I really appreciate it.”
Contact our team
Send a short, non-binding enquiry to arrange a personal consultation.
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Take the first step towards moving with greater freedom.
You do not need to decide whether the retreat is right for you without first speaking to Hazem Mostafa. Request a personal consultation to discuss your pain, movement restrictions and previous treatments.
Request a ConsultationFrequently asked questions
Questions before you apply
Is the retreat suitable for every type of chronic pain?
No. Suitability depends on the condition, underlying cause and medical history. Hazem Mostafa assesses this in the consultation.
What happens before my booking is confirmed?
You submit an application, speak personally with Hazem Mostafa and then receive an acceptance, waiting-list decision or decline.
How many treatments will I receive?
The programme includes three sessions with Hazem Mostafa.
What treatment methods does Hazem Mostafa use?
His approach combines manual treatment, specialised massage, assisted stretching, mobility work and targeted exercise.
Do I need to participate in every activity?
No. The schedule can be adapted to your treatment and recovery needs.
Are meals included?
Yes, freshly prepared meals are included.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Many requirements can be considered when communicated in advance.
Are flights included?
No. Travel to and from Portugal is not included unless confirmed separately. We will pick you up from the airport or a train station in the Algarve.
Is the retreat a replacement for medical treatment?
No. It does not replace necessary diagnosis, emergency care or treatment by a qualified medical professional.
What happens after I submit my application?
We review your information and contact suitable applicants to arrange a personal consultation with Hazem Mostafa.
Health information and legal disclaimer
The retreat offers a non-medical programme of hands-on bodywork, movement, exercises and stretching. Information on this website is general information about the programme, not individual medical advice, diagnosis or a prescription for treatment.
No wording on this website — including the retreat name, descriptions of the approach, references to pain relief, recovery or improved movement, and client testimonials — should be understood as a promise of healing, a cure or a guaranteed outcome. No assurance is given that pain will be reduced or eliminated, that mobility will be restored, that symptoms will not return, or that any result will be achieved within a particular number of sessions or period of time.
Descriptions of past results and testimonials relate to individual client experiences. They do not establish what another participant will experience and are not clinical evidence of effectiveness. Results vary according to individual circumstances, including the nature and cause of symptoms, medical history and response to the sessions. Some participants may experience no improvement.
The retreat and the consultation with Hazem Mostafa do not replace assessment, diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional, or emergency care. Do not delay seeking medical care or stop or change prescribed treatment or medication because of this website or participation in the retreat. If you have concerns about whether manual bodywork, exercise or stretching is suitable for you, seek advice from your treating healthcare professional before participating.
Participation is subject to an individual suitability review and the mandatory consultation. Please disclose relevant conditions, injuries, medication and physical limitations. Manual bodywork and physical activity are not suitable for everyone and can involve discomfort or other risks. Tell Hazem Mostafa promptly if an activity causes pain or discomfort; you may decline or stop an activity or session at any time.
This notice does not exclude or limit any statutory consumer rights or any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Client perspectives
Personal experiences with Hazem Mostafa’s approach.
These are personal accounts from real customers of Hazem, shared as their own opinions and experiences, not as statements by the retreat organiser. Some accounts also describe experiences the customer reports about family members. Testimonials are not clinical evidence, medical advice or promises of results. Individual experiences vary.