AFTER MORE than 30 years working in advanced aesthetics, Manuela D’Oliveira of Magic Beauty is celebrated as a market leader when it comes to technologies, regenerative treatments and visible outcomes. Advanced, results-driven aesthetic treatments rooted in experience, science and expertise are her forte. And now she is ready to expand her portfolio with the introduction of ZenGlow.

“Over time,” she says, “I noticed that many clients were not only asking only for better skin, but also for calm, for grounding, for a place where they could slow down, breathe and feel supported – without an open door, without noise, without being rushed back into everyday life. It was as a result of recognising this need that ZenGlow emerged: not as a beauty concept, but as a space dedicated to care, a natural extension to Magic Beauty.” ZenGlow is not a spa in the traditional sense. It is a space for presence, restoration and intentional care. Inspired by Japanese philosophies of simplicity, balance and mindful touch, the vision is to bring together body, nervous system and emotional wellbeing in a quiet, protected environment.

Appointments are carefully timed, doors remain closed, and each experience is designed to allow clients to arrive fully and without distraction. At the heart of ZenGlow is Manuela’s daughter, Caprice.

“Creating this space together has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life,” Manuela says. “Caprice represents the next generation – intuitive, mindful and deeply attuned to the emotional side of wellbeing. As a qualified beautician, she co-created the Japanese-inspired rituals that form the foundation of ZenGlow, bringing a modern sensitivity to calm, presence and respectful facial care.”

And Manuela makes it clear that working side by side as mother and daughter is not about stepping away from experience, but about enriching it, pairing decades of professional knowledge with a fresh, intuitive approach. It is a shared vision shaped by listening, trust and the understanding that true care begins long before a treatment starts.

ZenGlow is shaped by a small, trusted team of women who share the same values: calm, presence and mindful attention Joining Manuela and Caprice are Grit, a highly experienced practitioner and colleague who specialises in Japanese-inspired facial rituals, including the Japanese Tsubo Facial.

Also a Japanese Foot Spa specialist, her work combines precision, calm and deep respect for the skin and the body, offering gentle yet effective treatments that support relaxation, balance and overall wellbeing.

And completing the team is Sylvie, holistic massage and body therapist. Trained in Canada and with ten year’s experience in the field, Sylvie’s work focuses strongly on the nervous system and stress regulation. In a time where muscle tension, emotional overload and chronic stress have become part of everyday life, her treatments are designed to help the body let go.

Through holistic massage, lymphatic drainage, Access Bars® sessions and individually adapted bodywork, Sylvie supports the release of deep muscular tension, fatigue and nervous system imbalance. Her calm, respectful approach allows the body to soften, reset and find balance again

“Together,” says Manuela, “we have created an environment where treatments are not appointments, but experiences. Our story is about immersive rituals ranging from Japanese Head Spa journeys and facial rituals to holistic body treatments and half-day spa experiences. Each visit is designed to invite guests to slow down, disconnect from external demands and reconnect with themselves – through touch. water. sound and stillness. This is not about appearance. It is about care.”

On 10 April, ZenGlow opens at Rua do Comercio 168, (with Magic Beauty at 164, just 500m from the current salon). Call 927 772 830 for details.