Paula Maneira

Paula is the founder and host of Quintinha do Mar and has been welcoming people into the space since 2012. Her work is rooted in presence, attentive listening, and respect for each person’s individual rhythm and process.As a therapist, Paula approaches detox and retreat work as more than a physical process. The retreats she facilitates invite a gradual release of what no longer serves, emotionally, mentally, and relationally, always in a grounded and human way.Over the years, she has dedicated herself to the continuous study and integration of holistic and therapeutic approaches that support inner reconnection. These include Family Constellations, meditation, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, art-based therapeutic processes, conscious nourishment, fasting, and integrative body–mind practices.Her facilitation style is steady, attentive, and deeply human, balancing clarity with care. She creates an environment where people feel safe to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with what feels essential.At Quintinha do Mar, her role is to hold the space with consistency and warmth, ensuring that each retreat unfolds with presence, respect, and depth.