I founded Dietician Practice Renate de Schaap in 1994 with the motto: "The dietician is not as strict as you think!" This motto appeals to many people, because as a (children's) dietitian I want to emphasize what is possible with a diet. As a client you are central to me. What I find so interesting is that everyone is different and needs different guidance. Every day I find it a challenge to help you adjust your eating habits with motivational conversation techniques and all kinds of creative solutions.

Languages: Dutch and English

• Home visits are no problem at all.

In 2002 I graduated as a dietitian. Since then I have gained a lot of experience at different organizations in various cities. The focus was and is always on guiding people as best as possible in achieving their goal(s). The motivation of that person plays a major role in this. Motivational conversation techniques and exercises that change your habits are skills that I use every day. Your request for help is always my starting point and your long-term health benefit is the most attainable.

Languages: Dutch and English

• Home visits are no problem at all.

I’ve been a certified dietitian since June 2017. After my internship that I enjoyed here, I joined the team. I really enjoy working with clients. In addition, I’m involved in all kinds of food trends and social media (instagram, facebook). My biggest challenge is to be able to advise clients as well as possible, in which the wishes of the client are central. This approach fits perfectly within the vision of practice.

Languages: Dutch and English

• Home visits are no problem at all.
• Weekly evening consultation

I have been a qualified dietician since 2019. I chose this study because I believe in the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Nutrition is part of a healthy lifestyle and plays an important role in the prevention of disease. In addition to nutrition, during our conversations I also ask you about
factors such as exercise and relaxation. In the past, I played many different sports. Volleyball was my great passion.

What I enjoy most about my work is working with you to achieve lasting change.

Languages: Dutch and English

• Home visits are no problem at all.

Since august 2022 I join the team as a qualified dietitian. I really enjoy working with clients. Before I did an internship for 5-month in this practice.

From the beginning of my training, I have been convinced that healthy living does not only consist of following a strict diet, but mainly of eating healthy and taking daily exercise in the process. During my studies, I learned a lot about the exercise guidelines, the Healthy Eating Guidelines and how to advise, but I want more than that. I want to get a slightly broader view on certain issues around advising a personalised diet and be able to take into account different eating cultures. At this practice, this is also the vision; "the dietician is not as strict as you think". This is something I can totally relate to.

Languages: Dutch and English

• Home visits are no problem at all.
• Weekly evening consultation

After a five-month internship, I look back on a great and instructive time. In the coming months, I will also do my final thesis within the practice. My focus area is on researching and organising online interactive workshops in addition to regular face-to-face consultations within the practice. I am also researching whether providing education in the form of online inspirational webinars on healthy eating and lifestyle can be effective with which, as a participant, you can start taking steps yourself to start feeling fit again. These online programmes are mainly intended for people who want to improve or maintain their lifestyle, or tackle incipient age-related health problems such as obesity and are looking for support and motivation to do so. Are you curious? Please be patient. In early 2024 (when our practice will be exactly 30 years old), we will announce several webinars that we will give in March. You can then register for these via our website and our dieticians.

From March I will start like a dietician trainee and will join Renate and Tilly 2 days a week. As a graduation student, I am doing research on the effect of protein and strength training on muscle maintenance in elderly people.
Meanwhile, I would also like to learn how to advise clients effectively. I think that Dietician practice Renate de Schaap a nice workplace for me to learn more.

Languages: Dutch and English

• Home visits are no problem at all.