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Lifestyle medicine
Lifestyle medicine is one of the foundations of my work. Over the years, I have studied how our daily habits influence both physical and mental health—from nutrition, movement and sleep to stress, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
My goal is not simply to treat disease, but to help people understand the many factors that shape their health and to find realistic, sustainable ways to improve them.
Education
Annual Lifestyle Medicine Conferences – Harvard Medical School & American College of Lifestyle Medicine (2024–present)
Foundations in Lifestyle Medicine – American College of Lifestyle Medicine (2024)
Fidlab Lifestyle Medicine Conferences (2025 & 2026)
Mind-body Medicine & Breathwork
The relationship between body and mind has fascinated me throughout my career. My training has focused on how breathing, emotions, attention and the nervous system influence our physical and mental health. These approaches combine modern science with practical techniques that can help improve resilience, reduce stress and support overall wellbeing.
Education
Annual Mind-Body Medicine Conferences – Harvard Medical School & Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine (2019–present)
The Fundamentals of Mind-Body Medicine – Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine
Using Mind-Body Techniques – Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine
Conscious Breathing Instructor – Conscious Breathing, Sweden (2021–2022)
Breatheology Essentials & Breatheology Advanced (2022)
Cultivating Emotional Balance – Paul Ekman (2021)
Laughter Yoga – Dr. Madan Kataria (2024)
Homeopathy
Alongside my medical education, I completed several years of postgraduate training in classical homeopathy, both in Belgium and in the United Kingdom. This education has strengthened my ability to understand each patient as a whole, considering not only physical symptoms but also the broader context in which health and illness develop.
Education
School of Homeopathy, United Kingdom (2018–2022)
Vlaamse Studievereniging Homeopathie, Belgium (2008–2014)
Medical degree
My work is built on a foundation of conventional medicine. I first trained as a physician and general practitioner at Ghent University before pursuing further education in lifestyle medicine, mind-body medicine and homeopathy.
Education
Medical Degree & General Practice Training – Ghent University (2005–2014)
Electrocardiogram training (Ghent University)
Spirometry training (Ghent University)
Additional interests
I enjoy exploring emerging areas that may contribute to a broader understanding of health and physiology. While these fields are not central to my practice, they reflect my curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning.
Education
Hydrosol Therapy – Oshadhi, Belgium (2022)
Neurotransmitter Profiling – Cell Care Academy, The Netherlands (2019)
Essential Oils
Lifestyle & Homeopathy
Dr. Saartje Jooris
Contact
09/430 51 05
H. Geestmolenstraat 76
9160 Lokeren
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