Health unfiltered: How the panel at Dea Clinic became a safe space for the most honest women’s conversations

Health unfiltered: How the panel at Dea Clinic became a safe space for the most honest women’s conversations

The evening at Zagreb’s Dea Clinic (well known to many at its address on Branimirova 28, Zagreb) began in an atmosphere of trust and support. The panel’s title — “Everything you wanted to ask, but didn’t…” — promised a great deal, and judging by the reactions of the 60 women in the audience, it delivered even more than expected.

Honest about ourselves: What is our body really telling us?

Before the experts took the microphone, the data revealed a story that, deep down, we all live to some degree. An opening survey showed that nearly half of the women in the room felt their health could be better. As many as 43% admitted that diet and weight management were the areas they neglect most, while one in three women couldn’t remember the last time she had a preventive check-up “for herself” — rather than because pain forced her to go.
This is precisely the mission that drives Dea Clinic — to refocus attention on prevention, not as a burden, but as an act of self-love.

Six faces of expertise: A holistic approach to women’s health

Women’s health is never just one topic. It is a complex system in which gynecology, dermatology, aesthetics, general medicine, nutrition, and psychotherapy are inseparably connected. The panel featured six outstanding specialists who, each from her own perspective, painted a complete picture of comprehensive care for women:

• Dr. Željka Josić, gynecologist, explained how our hormones change through different life stages and why  understanding our own bodies matters.
• Dr. Dora Barić, dermatologist, revealed what our skin tells us as a mirror of our inner health.
• Dr. Marija Jaramaz, aesthetic medicine physician, spoke about the fine line between natural ageing and subtle aesthetic procedures.
• Dr. Neva Gatin, general practitioner, stressed the importance of preventive check-ups and DNA tests that provide a “manual” for longevity.
• Zdenka Aurer, psychotherapist, reminded us of the inseparable connection between mind and body, particularly in the fight against stress and anxiety.
• Maja Babić, nutritionist, explained how food acts as medicine that supports our hormones and vitality.

Answers that bring peace of mind

Topics that have been taboo for too long were discussed openly: from the truth about Ozempic as a medical tool, to addressing stubborn hyperpigmentation with innovations such as a CO2 laser coming to the clinic soon, all the way to a deeper question — is obesity simply a matter of diet, or does it have roots in trauma or
psychosomatic issues?

A particularly memorable moment was the conversation about the DUTCH test, which Dea Clinic uses to obtain the most precise picture of hormonal status — one that explains why we feel “off” even when standard test results appear normal.

Sun as an ally: The secret of smart preparation and deep regeneration

A special focus of the evening was on smart preparation for the sunny months, because true protection begins from within — aided by DNA tests that personalise your diet and supplementation according to your genetic code.
In the fight against stubborn hyperpigmentation, modern dermatological innovations and an individualised approach play a more important role than ever. Thanks to advances in aesthetic dermatology, it is now possible to target pigmentation changes that until recently posed a major therapeutic challenge — from melasma and post-
inflammatory hyperpigmentation to sun damage.

Advanced next-generation laser systems occupy a particularly important place here, enabling more precise, safer, and more effective treatments with minimal recovery time. Exactly this kind of technology is coming to Dea Clinic soon, raising the standards further in the treatment of hyperpigmentation, vascular changes,
irregularities, and facial redness.

Their goal is to offer patients the most modern science-based solutions, with individually planned protocols that combine expertise, safety, and outstanding results.

What do we take home?

When the moderator at the end asked the guests what they were taking home with them, the answers came one after another: hope, peace of mind, new information, and the feeling that we are not alone.
“If you are one of those women who keeps postponing that appointment ‘for herself’ because everything else always comes first — let this be your invitation. At Dea Clinic, it’s not just white coats waiting for you, but a team that understands that every woman is a story unto herself. Because your health deserves your own rules.”

For more information, visit the Dea Clinic website and book your consultation
appointment. The experts will be happy to answer your questions.