Dra. Ana Leticia Novaes Theodoro
Physiotherapist specializing in intimate health, sexuality, and holistic women's care, and Integrative Therapist.
Dr. Letícia Novaes is a physiotherapist specializing in intimate health, sexuality, and comprehensive women's care. With training in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Ozone Therapy, she combines scientific knowledge and integrative practices to promote well-being, autonomy, and quality of life for women. She is the creator of PAUSA TERAPIA and the RARA Technique, methods that value individualized care, empathetic listening, and therapeutic presence. She offers in-person, online, and home care services, as well as lectures and workshops on women's health and well-being.
About Dra. Ana Leticia Novaes Theodoro
Dr. Letícia Novaes is a physiotherapist with a solid track record in promoting women's health, working in an integrative way to care for women at all stages of life. Specializing in pelvic floor physiotherapy and intimate health, she develops a practice that combines science, qualified listening, and complementary approaches to provide greater quality of life, well-being, autonomy, and reconnection with one's own body.
Her clinical practice is based on individualized care, encompassing physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects related to women's health, sexuality, pelvic floor functionality, and the promotion of healthy aging. She holds a degree in Physiotherapy from São Judas Tadeu University and has completed advanced training in Locomotor Apparatus in Sports at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP). She furthered her training with certifications in Clinical and Functional Pilates, a degree in Sports Administration and Marketing from Gama Filho University, a specialization in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Mario Schenberg/Casa da Terra Faculty, and training in Ozone Therapy. Currently, she is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Sexuality and Intimate Health at the IPESC Institute, deepening her knowledge of the biopsychosocial aspects of women's health.
She is the creator of PAUSA TERAPIA and the RARA Technique, proprietary methods that integrate technical knowledge, therapeutic presence, and humanized care, offering profound and transformative care experiences.
Her area of expertise focuses on the comprehensive care of women, with an emphasis on Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, women's intimate health, sexuality, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and promoting well-being at different stages of life. She works with an integrative approach, incorporating resources such as Pilates, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Ozone Therapy, always prioritizing individualized and humanized care. She provides in-person, online, and home care services, in addition to developing lectures, workshops, and experiences dedicated to health education, self-care, and the quality of life of women.
Chapter Theme
FROM THE SKIN INWARD:
WHAT PAUSE REVEALS
Co-authored with Fabiana Annenberg
In this chapter, Dr. Letícia Novaes and Fabi Annenberg invite readers on a journey back to their own bodies and to the wisdom that resides within. In a culture marked by haste, relentless productivity, and disconnection from the self, they present pause as an act of courage, presence, and profound self-care.
Through reflections on vital energy, the feminine, pleasure, aging, and reconnecting with the senses, they reveal that happiness and longevity depend not only on healthy habits, but also on our ability to inhabit our own lives with awareness and intention.
Together, they offer an integrative perspective that weaves together knowledge of pelvic health, the nervous system, and the body's innate intelligence, showing that symptoms are not enemies to be fought, but invitations to listen to what is asking to be acknowledged and cared for.