Vanessa Bastek

Vanessa is a medical doctor, originally from Germany, who studied medicine in the Netherlands.After working in cardiology and psychiatry, she discovered her true passion: taking a holistic approach to treating patients, including their mind, body, and systemic influences.During her clinical years in child psychiatry, alongside research and training in medical hypnotherapy, Vanessa developed expertise in treating emotional dysregulation and trauma-related disorders, drawing from depth psychology, CBT, trauma therapy, and systemic methods. She also became a certified expert in microbiome therapy and functional medicine.The pandemic deepened her curiosity. She began questioning narratives and diving into research on natural tools for resilience and preventive measures to avoid disease.This year, she will leave the clinic behind to create a new path. One piece of that puzzle is this passion project: Mind over Mountain, a space where joy, health, nature, and self-leadership meet.For those seeking more.For anyone ready to climb their own mountain…with the best health their body and mind can reach.