Team
At The Clynique, we believe that optimal care is the result of a multidisciplinary approach. That is why we work with a team of medical and paramedical professionals, each bringing their own expertise.
A new standard in health, aesthetics and longevity.
Under the leadership of Dr. Sebastiaan Van Cauwenberge, we combine medical knowledge with personal guidance in the areas of health, aesthetics, metabolism and longevity. Our team consists of specialized physicians, dietitians and a psychotherapist who work together to guide patients toward better health and quality of life.
Clinical & Functional Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Metabolic Health
Dr. Aline Arouca, PhD, is a certified nutritionist with more than 25 years of international experience in clinical and sports nutrition. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences from Ghent University and a Master’s degree in Functional and Molecular Biology, specializing in exercise physiology and sports nutrition. Her professional credentials are recognized in both Brazil and Belgium.
Her approach is based on Functional Clinical Nutrition, a science-based methodology focused on identifying the root causes of health conditions while considering the complex interaction between organ systems, metabolism, genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
Based on these principles, she develops highly individualized nutritional strategiesaimed at restoring physiological balance, optimizing metabolic health, and promoting long-term vitality.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Arouca has extensive experience in sports nutrition, working with endurance athletes such as triathletes, road cyclists, and mountain bikers to enhance metabolic efficiency, recovery capacity, and peak performance.
She considers nutrition a cornerstone of preventive and therapeutic medicine, essential for achieving optimal health, resilience, and sustainable vitality.
Areas of Expertise
Metabolic Health and Longevity
- Preventive nutrition strategies for healthy aging
- Nutritional support for fatigue and energy imbalance
Functional Clinical Nutrition
- Comprehensive root-cause analysis of complex health conditions
- Management of inflammatory and chronic conditions (e.g., autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular disease, post-stroke recovery, type II diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and osteoarthritis)
- Personalized nutrition interventions integrating genetics, lifestyle, and metabolic health
- Evaluation and targeted management of intestinal dysbiosis and gut barrier dysfunction
- Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities (including histamine intolerance)
Sports Nutrition and Performance
- Nutritional strategies for endurance athletes
- Recovery optimization and energy metabolism
- Body composition and performance improvement
General Health Optimization
- Energy and vitality management
- Menopause and hormonal transition management
- Maternal and prenatal nutritional care
- Long-term strategies for sustainable health
Dietician
Aline Arouca
General Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition
Metabolic Health
Eating disorders
Céline Millet (°1983) is a registered dietician who has been active in a paramedical dietetics practice in Oedelem since 2004. For 13 years she worked as a hospital dietician at AZ Sint-Jan Bruges, gaining experience in oncology, intensive care, and general surgery, alongside her private practice. Since 2016 she has been working full-time as an independent dietician.
She completed additional training as a sports dietician (Hogeschool Antwerpen) and specialized in the treatment of eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and bulimia). She is also recognized within the WINGG Eating Disorders Care Program.
With more than 22 years of professional experience, she guides patients in a scientifically grounded, realistic, and empathetic way, always aiming for sustainable and achievable health goals.
Areas of Expertise
Weight management
- Classical weight-loss guidance
- Intermittent fasting
- Medically supervised protein diet
- Nutritional follow-up during GLP-1 therapy
Medical nutrition therapy
- Food allergies and intolerances
- DNA-based nutrition reports (Biometriq)
- Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular prevention
- Gastrointestinal disorders (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, low FODMAP)
Pre- and postoperative nutritional care
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Bariatric surgery
- Tube feeding and nutrition for unintended weight loss
Eating disorders
- Specialized guidance for Anorexia Nervosa and other eating disorders
- Recognized within the WINGG care pathway
Dietician
Céline Millet
Om onze groei verder te ondersteunen, zijn we op zoek naar gepassioneerde professionals die ons team willen versterken. Wij verwelkomen onder andere:
Een esthetisch arts met oog voor natuurlijke, verfijnde resultaten
Een psycholoog/psychologe of psychotherapeut(e) met interesse in mentale gezondheid, stress, burn-out en gedragsverandering
Andere zorgprofessionals met een duidelijke affiniteit voor longevity, preventieve geneeskunde en healthy aging
Bij ( THE ) CLYNIQUE kom je terecht in een high-end setting waar kwaliteit, discretie en persoonlijke aanpak centraal staan. Ben jij gedreven om mee te bouwen aan een vernieuwend concept in gezondheidszorg en longevity? Neem dan contact met ons op en ontdek hoe we samen het verschil kunnen maken. Stuur je motivatiebrief en CV en we nemen zo snel mogelijk contact op!
Areas of Expertise
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