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Empowering Men's Health

Dr Rui Graça - Founder & Medical Director
MBBCh • FRCS (Edinburgh) • FCS Urology (SA)

Special Interest - Obesity Medicine

• Board-Certified Specialist Urologist – Health Professions Council of South Africa MP 0366390

• Licensed Medical Doctor – Ordem dos Médicos Portugal (Practice No. OM 37288)

• 30+ years international experience
(UK, South Africa, Portugal, EU)


Specialist urology title recognised in South Africa
All clinical services in Portugal and the EU are delivered under Portuguese General Medical licence
In line with ERS regulations

All services across the EU are delivered under the Portuguese medical licence, as registered with the Ordem dos Médicos - OM 37288.


From testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to sexual health, to weight loss - comprehensive services tailored to your needs.

Portrait of Dr Rui Graça, founder and medical director of MHI

Discover a new approach to men's health at Men's Health Institute (MHI). With over 30 years of expertise, Dr. Rui Graça leads our team in providing holistic, expert and AI-driven men's health care.

Professional Registrations

  • Registered Medical Practitioner in Portugal: OM 37288
     
  • Registered Specialist Urologist in South Africa: MP 0366390

Registered as a specialist in urology in South Africa. In Portugal, as a medical practitioner. Focusing on providing men's health services

Registo Dr Rui Graça - Ordem dos Medicos

Key Qualifications

27/11/1990

MBBCh (Wits)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University

of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

15/11/1996

FRCS (Edinburgh)

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

23/04/1998

FCS (Urology)

Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa in Urology

Meet Cecilia
 

MHI Admin • Practice Manager • Metabolic Counsellor

 

Why it matters:
Behaviour change is 90 % psychology.

Cecilia’s calm, non-judgmental approach draws out intrinsic motivation, turning lab data and AI meal plans into real-world habits that last.
 

When you chat with MHI, you’ll feel her blend of clinical precision and human warmth in every email, WhatsApp, and counselling session.

Cecilia keeps MHI running smoothly. From daily operations to patient progress. With qualifications in education, psychology (B.A. + Honours), and years of admin expertise, she leads in two essential areas:
 

1. Clinic & Patient Operations
 

2. Metabolic Reset Counselling

  • Founder of IntimaBalance Counselling (online)
     

  • Trained in Motivational Interviewing & CBT
     

  • Offers personalised support for cravings, mindset, and lifestyle change
     

  • Delivers one-on-one online counselling sessions in all MHI Metabolic Reset programs

Portrait of Cecilia Engelbrecht, integrative counsellor and patient care lead at MHI

Our Approach

At Men’s Health Institute (MHI), our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of men’s health challenges and the importance of tailored solutions.

We strive to stand out by offering discreet, doctor-led services that address the unique needs of men aged 35+.

Our team is dedicated to providing modern, ethical, and personalised care, helping men regain vitality, hormone balance, and long-term wellness.

MHI Reception Area in Albufeira
MHI Reception Area in Albufeira

Our Promise:

Precision + Empathy +
Follow-Through

MHI

Our Mission

To provide discreet, doctor-led services focused on vitality, hormone balance, sexual recovery, metabolic reset, and long-term wellness.

We are dedicated to helping men aged 35+ overcome fatigue, low testosterone, erectile issues, weight gain, and burnout.

Our programs combine medical care with lifestyle optimisation - covering sleep, nutrition, supplements, stress, and exercise.

We offer modern, ethical, and personalized care for men who want to feel strong, clear-headed, and in control of their health again.

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