About Dr. Els
My story and vision on integrative medicine
About Dr. Els
Who I Am:
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Medical Doctor, Anesthesiologist with 20+ years of clinical experience in Belgium.
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Deep expertise in women’s health, aging, and evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
My Academic & Professional Credentials:
Certifiied in Lifestyle Medicine.
Master in Sports Medicine (KU Leuven).
Postgraduate Menopause Consultant (Thomas More).
Guest lecturer in the Menopause Consultant program at Thomas More.
Former indoor cycling & Spinning instructor, connecting clinical knowledge with practical fitness.
What I Stand For:
Making women’s health science-based, understandable, and practical.
Bridging the gap between medical knowledge and real-world fitness & lifestyle practice.
Helping women to thrive with clear, up-to-date, evidence-based information.
Educate future fitness professionals to give them the latest information in order to give them a competitive edge on the crowded labor market
Offer fitness clubs a bridge between medical knowledge and sport science for every day application in women's health
Unique Value:
Personal lived experience as a woman navigating these life stages.
Broad medical and lifestyle background to translate complex science into actionable education.
Positioned at the crossroads of medicine, sports, and lifestyle for maximum impact on health and performance.
Dr. Els Pastijn in her practice
Dr. Els Pastijn
Physician & Experience Expert
Core Specializations
- Menopause
- Hormonal Balance
- Lifestyle Medicine