
About the Mindful Eating Institute and Petra Beumer
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Concierge Counseling for Mindful Eating & Emotional Wellness
Petra is a mindful living expert and founder of the Mindful Eating Institute in Santa Barbara. With a master's in clinical psychology from the University of Hamburg, she has two decades of experience promoting positive lifestyles. She's a pioneer in blending Eastern and Western therapeutic approaches, especially in the realm of emotional eating, weight management, and self-care.
Petra has curated unique programs that champion holistic well-being, integrating principles of positive psychology and mindfulness. She held influential Work-Life Balance workshops at the California Health & Longevity Institute and served as a health educator in Santa Barbara. Petra is a keynote speaker for the American Heart Association on Stress and Eating and has presented at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
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Emotional support is the missing link in most wellness plans, especially when it comes to long-term results with GLP-1 weight loss medications.
Petra offers private counseling experiences designed to help you heal your relationship with food, reduce emotional overwhelm, and reconnect with your body in a safe, sustainable way.​​​​​