Carlijn Hoekx

Drs. Carlijn Hoekx is a medical weight loss doctor at The Body Clinic. She guides people who want to lose weight with the help of supportive medication in combination with sustainable lifestyle changes. Carlijn strongly believes that lasting weight loss is only possible when medical treatment goes hand in hand with attention to behavior, nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.

“For me, successful weight management is about balance: between body and mind, between medication and lifestyle, and between what someone can physically do and what they mentally need. People need more than just a prescription. True change happens when we look at the whole picture – from what you eat and how you move to how you feel and what’s going on mentally. My scientific background helps me make informed choices, but it’s the human aspect that determines whether someone will truly feel better. Losing weight is not a sprint, but a journey towards a healthier and happier life – and you never have to make that journey alone.”

Carlijn studied Medicine at Leiden University and subsequently worked in pediatrics, where her interest in hormonal disorders arose. She then obtained her PhD at the same university on hormonal dysregulation in people with obesity, with special attention to differences between South Asian and European populations. Thanks to her medical and scientific background, Carlijn offers a holistic approach where health, well-being, and quality of life are always central.