Dr. Antonio Alcaide obtained his degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Malaga (1998-2005), where he graduated with one of the best academic records. Between 2006 and 2010 he got his specialization in Dermatology and Venereology in the University Hospital Virgen de la Victoria, where his interest in the study of hair and scalp diseases started, with special emphasis on alopecia and its medical and surgical treatment.

Since then, he has taken part in many national and international conferences of Dermatology and, especially, of Trichology, and he has done lots of courses and seminars. He has performed many scientific communications and published a significant number of scientific papers in prestigious journals. He is a member of several scientific societies: Spanish Academy of Dermatology, European Academy of Dermatology and Trichology Spanish group.

Dr. Alcaide is, together with Dr. Meyer, the head of the FACIALTEAM Hair Transplant Unit, performing hair transplant procedures in the context of facial feminization surgeries, responding by this way to a growing demand of patients who require this type of hair restoration procedures

Doctor Teresa Meyer took her degree in Medicine and Surgery at the Medical University of Malaga. Her expertise in Dermatology was further developed at the University Hospital Virgen de la Victoria in Malaga and at the College of Physicians and the University of Barcelona where she completed her Masters in Laser and Light Therapy Aesthetic Dermatology and Pathology.

Doctor Teresa Meyer developed her interest in hair transplant through specializing in burns and diseases of the scalp and studying various reconstructive techniques, also having a paper published in the Spanish Journal of Dermatology on the use of Body Hair into scalp scar tissue.

Her interest brought her to BHR Clinic where she has learned and master hair transplant technics since 2008 with medical excellence and artistic design and a is a member of the ISHRS -International Hair Transplant Society for Surgeons-.

Her experience has brought the development of FACIALTEAM Hair Transplant Unit and the evolution of the treatment in Hairline Feminization and Simultaneous Hair Transplant (SHT).

Ana Mota Burgos studied Medicine at the University of Malaga (2003-2008) before focusing on Dermatology and Medical-Surgical Venereology at the University Hospital of Malaga. She began her professional career at Vithas Xanit International Hospital where she first became interested in studying and specializing in the field of Hair Transplant and Trichology, working at the BHR Clinic Spain under Dr. Teresa Meyer and Dr. Antonio Alcaide.

A member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV), she has actively participated in a number of national and international meetings and conferences on Dermatology, Trichology and Hair Transplant.

Marina Rodríguez earned a degree in psychology with a Master in sexology and sex therapy, specifically focused on gender identity, from the University of Málaga in 2006. In 2009, she obtained another postgraduate degree in social and community intervention. Furthering her specialization, she pursued an advanced degree in Systemic Family Therapy from 2009 to 2012 and has been a member in good standing of the Official College of Psychologists of Eastern Andalusia since 2006.

Her work in the public health sector began in 2007, focusing on disadvantaged groups and later in clinical psychology. In 2010 she began providing services in the private sector, at Quirón Hospital in Málaga. In regards to professional development, she has amplified her skills in therapy for transgender patients and their families, gaining credentials from the Official College of Psychologists for completion of the course "Mental Healthcare for Transgender & Gender Non-conforming people."

She has been FACIALTEAM´s principal therapist since 2016, leading the growth of the comprehensive care department. WPATH member since 2017, and active collaborator in clinical studies of FACIALTEAM's Research & Development Department

Sonja Rehr, born in Germany, has 12 years of experience in the clinical sector, joining FT in 2016 as a German patient coordinator. She quickly proved her patient relations abilities as a fluent speaker of English, Spanish and French, (plus a lot of Italian), making her the ideal representative at many of FACIALTEAM's international events. In the Psychology, Aftercare & Quality Assurance Dept., Sonja´s role as the Postop Coordinator helps assure personalized and thorough aftercare. With a passion for patient wellbeing and an eternal smile, her position as the patient care liaison involves facilitating a timely and detailed response with advice or instructions on behalf of the surgical team.

Fran Ortiz was born in Malaga where he began his studies as a Technical Assistant in Nursing Care in Marbella. He completed a residency at the Costa del Sol Hospital Emergency Unit, completing qualifications in 2009. His thesis presentation received the award “ Hygiene in Marbella” from the dental school Unión Denticale for his work in local schools educating on new techniques in oral hygiene.

Antonio Romero Moreno obtained a diploma in Physiotherapy from the Alfonso X el Sabio University in Madrid in 2008 and is a registered member of the Andalusia Association of Physiotherapists. After becoming interested in bodywork, he obtained a degree in Chiromassage in 2004 prior to his advanced studies. In 2009, he obtained a master’s degree in Manual Therapy from the European University of Madrid and a second master’s degree in Manual Lymphatic Drainage that same year.

His interest in the treatment of the human body using manual therapies led him to train as a Pilates instructor and personal trainer and obtain a master’s degree in Nutrition and Sports Dietetics in Madrid. At the same time, he held internships with the Principe Felipe Sports Complex in the special needs and high performance physical therapy unit and with the Ability Center in Madrid.

After completing his education, he worked for the Therapy Center at HC Marbella International Hospital and operated his own government-registered clinic.

Professional Accreditations

A graduate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada’s Medical School, Dr. Jiménez specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology at the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital in Granada. He has a Master of Advanced Studies (doctoral coursework/research proficiency) also from the Granada Medical School and a master’s degree in Sleep, Physiology and Medicine from the Pablo de Olavide University in Seville. He has diplomas in Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Craniopuncture and Auriculotherapy from CML Lasvi College in Madrid and in Lifting with Acupuncture from two schools, IEN El Vergel, working under Jason Smith, and CML Lasvi.

Professional Experience

Specialist in Clinical Neurophysiology, Head of Clinical Neurophysiology Area, Neurosciences Clinical Management Unit; Jaen Hospital Complex, Andalusia Health Service.
Specialist in Clinical Neurophysiology and Medical Acupuncturist, M Clinic, Jaen.

Scientific Associations

Spanish Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SENFC)
Andalusia Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SANFC) (member of the Board of Directors and the Scientific Commission)
Andalusia Epilepsy Society (SADE)

Dr. F. Capitán obtained both his undergraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and his MSc in Molecular and Cellular Immunology at the University of Granada, Spain. In 2009 he obtained a research contract to conduct a PhD in the field of Biomedicine, successfully completing his Thesis in December 2013.

Dr. Capitán Cañadas has published his research in international peer-reviewed journals and co-edited several book chapters, as well as presented several scientific posters and oral communications at national and international conferences. During the predoctoral stage, he built strong collaborations with biotech companies and liaised with KOL and other experts in the clinical medicine and drug discovery field. Dr. Capitán Cañadas was awarded two internships at renowned international research centres in Europe: firstly at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM) of the University of Edinburgh, UK, and secondly at the Core Facility for Germ-free Research of the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.

Among the formal recognitions received is the “Official College of Pharmacists of Granada Award” granted by the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Eastern Andalusia in 2013 and the “Dr. Modesto Laza Palacios Award” to the Best PhD Thesis granted by the Official College of Pharmacists of Málaga in 2015. He is proud to have been granted several fellowships for attendance to courses, seminars and other scientific events, attending more than 35 congresses and specialization courses.

Dr. Anabel Sánchez García obtained her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Córdoba, Spain, in 2004. After completing her studies she worked as a researcher at the Dpt. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the same university during one year. In 2005, she started her MSc in Pharmacology and Therapeutic at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) and was granted with a postgraduate scholarship in Programa Nacional de Formación de Profesorado Universitario (FPU-2005) by the Ministry of Education and Science of Spain. In 2015 she obtained her PhD in the field of Biomedicine with the highest score.

During her predoctoral stage she collaborated with several pharmaceutical laboratories in the screening of new molecules to be potential drugs and she performed two predoctoral stays in the prestigious Dpt. of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology of the University College London (UCL), London, United Kingdom. She has presented several scientific posters and oral communications at national and international conferences and has participated in the publication of several scientific papers.

Dr. Anabel Sánchez also performed a Master’s degree in Clinical Research Monitoring in 2010. She has worked as Clinical Research Associate in the Pharmacy industry during the last 5 years, monitoring clinical trials in phase II-IV in different medical areas (Oncology/Hematology, Renal Transplant, Allergy, Dermatology and Cellular Therapy areas), gaining extensive medical knowledge in them.

Dr. Anabel Sánchez García is now dedicated to scientific advising and medical writing in FACIALTEAM.

Initiating with a Bachelor’s in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Seville, Jorge Laguna continued his training at the San Telmo International Institute, obtaining a diploma in Business Management. Impressively, in the same period he simultaneously earned a Master of Business Administration (ESNA) and a Master in Financial Management (ESIC Business and Marketing School).

To highlight his professional career, most notably as General Director of the real estate groups J.J.C. and Garasa, professor at the School of Business of Andalusia (Master in MBA, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales Management) as well as professor of the MBA and MADEM of the ESIC Business and Marketing School. In 2009, Mr. Laguna began work as an accredited business mentor as well as a personal and professional COACH for business executives (Mentoría).

Since 2014, Jorge Laguna has been an essential part of FACIALTEAM, advising decision-making, patiently training members with dedication and affection, an integral element for the cohesion, motivation and continuous improvement of the team.