Question 1

What health and nutrition sectors does LHP Communications specialise in?

Accepted Answer

LHP Communications specialises in health supplement and nutraceutical brands, clinical nutrition companies, functional food and beverage firms, pharmaceutical exporters, wellness technology companies, and international health and nutrition associations. All work is delivered in English, Portuguese, and French.

Question 2

How does LHP Communications use AI in its communications work?

Accepted Answer

LHP integrates AI tools including Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4o, and DeepL Pro into every stage of its workflow — from media monitoring and journalist mapping to content generation, scientific translation, and account-based marketing intelligence. Every AI output is reviewed and refined by Luisa Piette before delivery. AI augments expertise; it does not replace it.

Question 3

Can LHP Communications help us enter the Portuguese market?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LHP operates from both Austin, Texas and Lisbon, Portugal, with genuine on-the-ground knowledge of Portuguese media, regulatory requirements (EFSA health claims), and cultural expectations. We develop bilingual market entry communications strategies covering PR, brand messaging adaptation, and Lusophone media relations for US and EU health and nutrition brands entering Portugal and beyond.

Question 4

What languages does LHP Communications work in?

Accepted Answer

LHP Communications works in English, Portuguese (both European and Brazilian variants), and French. Luisa Piette is a native speaker of English and Portuguese and holds professional-level French proficiency, acquired over more than three decades of trilingual professional practice.

Question 5

Does LHP Communications work with international associations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LHP has a dedicated practice for international scientific and professional associations in the health and nutrition space. Services include multilingual congress communications (EN/PT/FR), scientific abstract translation and transcreation, member communications strategy, and ABM programs for institutional membership and sponsorship growth.

Question 6

How do I book a consultation with Luisa Piette?

Accepted Answer

You can book a free 30-minute Discovery Call, a 60-minute Health Communications Strategy Session ($350), or a 90-minute Lusophone Market Entry Consultation ($550) directly on lhpcomm.com. All sessions are available in English, Portuguese, or French.

Question 7

Does LHP Communications offer monthly retainer arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LHP offers three monthly retainer plans: the Essentials Retainer ($1,200/month) for foundational PR and content support, the Growth Retainer ($2,800/month) for full-service PR, content, localization, and ABM management, and the International Partnership Retainer ($5,500/month) for comprehensive trilingual communications for international associations and global health brands.

Question 8

Where is LHP Communications based?

Accepted Answer

LHP Communications operates from two locations: Austin, Texas (US headquarters, North American client relationships) and Lisbon, Portugal (European headquarters, Lusophone market operations). This transatlantic structure allows LHP to serve clients across the Americas and Europe with genuine on-the-ground presence in both markets.

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