Catarina Paixão
Clinical Nutritionist
Professional License nº 3496N
Languages: English, Portuguese
Areas of practice: Weight Management, Women’s Health (Endometriosis/Adenomyosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Thyroid Disorders, Hormonal Imbalances), Infertility and Assisted Reproduction, Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Infant Nutrition, Gastrointestinal Disorders (SIBO, IBS)
About
Clinical nutritionist with a functional approach, supporting women across every life stage with focus on weight management, fertility optimization, pregnancy and postpartum health.
Her experience spans clinical practice in women’s health and fertility, hospital settings and research, including collaborations with the Lisbon Regional Health Administration’s Public Health Department and the Faculty of Human Kinetics at the University of Lisbon.
At Clínica Mulher, she works with women seeking balance, weight control, digestive health and overall wellbeing. Her approach goes beyond meal planning, integrating close collaboration with other medical specialties when clinically indicated. She promotes a healthy and sustainable relationship with food, supporting women throughout every phase of life.
Weight and Body Composition Management
Personalized approach focused on metabolic health, hormonal balance, and physical well-being, promoting a positive and sustainable relationship with food.
Nutrition and Fertility
Nutritional planning aimed at optimizing natural fertility and supporting medically assisted reproduction treatments through tailored nutritional balance.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition
Comprehensive nutritional follow-up throughout all stages of motherhood, ensuring adequate nutrient intake, management of pregnancy-related conditions (gestational diabetes, preeclampsia), and healthy weight regulation and recovery after childbirth.
Nutrition Education and Behavioural Change
Empowering women to develop awareness and autonomy around food choices, fostering consistent habits and a balanced lifestyle.
- Clinical Nutritionist at Clínica Mulher
- Nutritionist at the ULS Amadora-Sintra Health Centre (2024–2025)
- Regional Office for the Suppression of COVID-19 / Public Health Department, ARSLVT (2020–2023)
- Research Assistant, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon (2017–2020)
- Nutrition Internship, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, EPE (2017)
- Nutrition Internship, Eurest Portugal (2016)
- Executive Committee Member, International Conference on Childhood Obesity
- Member, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
- Complementary training in Nutrition and Fertility; Nutrition in Pregnancy and Paediatrics; and Sports NutritionAuthor of scientific papers and oral communications (national and international)
- Postgraduate Degree in Fertility and Functional Nutrition, VP Faculty of Functional Nutrition, Brazil
- Course in Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMUL)
- Course in Sports Nutrition, Lisbon School of Health Technology
- Researcher in Weight Management, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon (2016–2020)
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, National School of Public Health, NOVA University Lisbon (2017–2019)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences, Lusófona University (2012–2016)
