Nathalie Houtman pursued studies in both piano and recorder, securing the first prize in piano at the Mons Conservatoire. Additionally, she graduated with first-class honors in recorder from the Brussels Royal Conservatoire under the guidance of Frédéric de Roos. After a year of further study in Amsterdam with Walter Van Hauwe, she continued her musical journey in The Hague, where she attained her Master of Music with First Class Honours.

She has showcased her talents with various ensembles, including La Pastorella, with whom she recorded Corelli's concertos grosso. Additionally, Nathalie has collaborated with Les Muffati ensemble, More Maiorum ensemble, Alba Novella ensemble, and Laterna Magica ensemble, contributing to recordings such as 'Exercitium,' 'Opera Minima,' 'Handel with Care,' and 'Mimesis' CDs. Her versatility is further evident in her collaboration with the Sirocco ensemble for the 'Pedrini' CD and the Apsara ensemble, where she explores contemporary music repertoire.

Nathalie Houtman's fascination with non-European music rooted in oral traditions took her on a journey of exploration. She traveled to India to study the Bansuri (Indian flute) with the renowned Indian flute master Harsh Wardhan. In Paris, she delved into the Shakuhachi (Japanese flute) with Sozan Shiaki Karya, and in China, she immersed herself in the study of the xiao (Chinese flute) with François Picard.
Nathalie Houtman, a laureate of the Belgian Foundation for Vocation in 2007, has earned prestigious first prizes at international competitions, including Bonporti and Pro Musicis. Her collaboration with the Sirocco ensemble also garnered a first prize, showcasing her excellence in the field.