Ms Christina De Beukelaar

Christina De Beukelaar is a highly skilled Specialist Dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics. She completed her degree in Nutrition & Dietetics in Belgium and has since worked across various domains, including paediatrics, adults, sports nutrition, mental health, and acute inpatient care.

Throughout her career, Christina has been dedicated to the specialised area of eating disorders, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She played a key role in establishing the Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) pathway at Schoen Clinic and has been an integral part of assessment and treatment teams.

As a specialist dietitian, Christina works closely with patients to understand their nutritional needs and develop individualised plans to ensure they receive the necessary nutrients while addressing overall health or weight goals. She recognises the significant impact that anxiety about diet and weight can have on individuals and their families, as well as social events and relationships. Therefore, she collaborates with patients to set achievable goals and supports them in making meaningful behaviour changes.

Christina's expertise extends to various eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED), in both adults and children and young people.

As the Group Strategic Lead for Dietetics at Schoen Clinic Newbridge Birmingham, Christina plays a crucial role in guiding and overseeing the dietetic services provided to patients with eating disorders, ensuring the highest standards of care and support.