The Mindful Eating Institute
A Sanctuary for Emotional Wellness, Sustainable Self-Care, and Inner Balance
Founded in 2017 by Petra Beumer, the Mindful Eating Institute in Santa Barbara offers a compassionate, holistic approach to emotional well-being, self-leadership, and life balance. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology and over two decades of experience, Petra guides individuals toward healing the root causes of emotional eating, chronic stress, and self-neglect.
While she is widely recognized for her work around food and body image, Petra’s counseling model extends far beyond weight concerns. Her approach supports clients in making deep, lasting shifts: emotionally, mentally, and physically.
A New Way Forward
Are you longing for more than temporary change? At the Mindful Eating Institute, transformation is not about willpower or short-term fixes. It’s about rewriting the internal patterns that have kept you stuck, so you can live with greater ease, clarity, and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating emotional eating, life transitions, or a desire to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level, Petra offers a pathway toward a more intuitive, nourishing, and resilient life. Her work weaves together cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and positive psychology to help you:
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Let go of guilt, perfectionism, and self-judgment
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Cultivate a calm and trusting relationship with your body
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Reconnect with what truly nourishes you—inside and out
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Build sustainable self-care rituals that support lasting emotional freedom
Be at Peace With Food and Your Body
Break free from the cycle of emotional eating. Discover practical tools and compassionate strategies to cultivate a relaxed, nourishing relationship with food and with yourself.
Never Diet Again
Diets fail because they ignore your emotional needs. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of yo-yo dieting or using food to manage stress, you're not alone. Through our work together, you'll learn to:
✔️ Tune into your body’s true hunger cues
✔️ Distinguish emotional hunger from physical need
✔️ Soothe and care for yourself in sustainable, healthy ways
It's time to heal your relationship with food and reclaim your well-being. Meet with me online or in Santa Barbara.
Let’s find what works best for you. 📞 805-722-7400

