
About the Mindful Eating Institute and Petra Beumer

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.
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.

