Katrien Mertens -Healthy living specialist
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Katrien Mertens
Katrien Mertens is a dedicated lifestyle counselor and orthomolecular therapist specializing in nutrition, energy management and hormonal balance. Within Duinbergen Clinic, together with Ann Lannoye, she is one of the two pillars of
Katrien combines a science-based vision with a people-centered approach. She helps people who want to change but don't know how to start - guiding them with insight, structure and respect for their rhythms.
Her role within Healthy Living:
Katrien coordinates and supervises trajectories in which nutrition, exercise, recovery and mental balance come together. She helps you to integrate healthy choices into your life in a sustainable way. No unfeasible schemes, but practical solutions that fit who you are.
She specializes in anchoring behavioral change: what do you eat, how do you exercise, what do you do with stress, how do you restore sleep and energy? She translates insights from analysis and intake interviews into a concrete plan of action - tailored to your needs and goals.
Specializations:
- Customized lifestyle counseling
- Orthomolecular nutrition & supplementation
- Stress and energy management
- Hormonal balance (including menopause)
- Practical support for detox, weight, sleep & mindset
- Follow-up & coaching on all Healthy Living pathways
Katrien guides you through four pathways within Healthy Living:
Healthy Weight - Healthy weight clinic
"I want to lose weight, but it's getting harder and harder to succeed."
Together you explore the cause of stagnant weight loss. Katrien guides you step by step to a healthier weight, without diet stress - with food that supports your body.
Healthy Aging - Living Power
"I want to age healthily."
How do you adjust your lifestyle as your body changes? Katrien helps you strengthen your vitality, focusing on nutrition, sleep, mindset and exercise - tailored to your stage of life.
Health Promotion - P4 health
"I don't feel fit, but don't know where to start."
Together you identify patterns and triggers. Katrien helps you focus on what matters: fewer symptoms, more balance and better recovery - even with menopause, stress or digestive problems.
Health Protection - Preventive screening
"I want to stay healthy, but how do I know if I'm doing the right thing?"
Katrien translates your test results into a concrete action plan. What could be better, what is going well? And especially: what suits you?
Why patients appreciate her:
- She listens without judgment
- She thinks along and remains realistic
- She encourages action, not perfection
- She respects your pace
- She brings calm, overview and motivation
Meet Katrien:
Do you want to take your health in your own hands, with someone who thinks with you and stands beside you? Katrien guides you with knowledge, warmth and structure. Contact us for an introductory meeting or intake for a coaching process within Healthy Living.