Cara Diëtistenpraktijk

About Cara Diëtistenpraktijk

Cara Dietitian Practice is a dietitian practice in Deventer. The dietitian provides guidance with dietary advice, chronic conditions, sports nutrition, and specialized nutrition care.

Areas of focus

The dietitian provides dietary advice for a range of conditions and nutrition questions.

• COVID-19 recovery care
• Anemia
• Stroke
• COPD
• Coeliac disease
• Diabetes and gestational diabetes
• Pressure sores
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular conditions
• High cholesterol and high blood pressure
• Chewing and swallowing disorders
• Stomach and intestinal conditions
• Multiple sclerosis
• Kidney diseases and kidney stones
• Unwanted weight loss and malnutrition
• Overweight and obesity
• Osteoporosis
• PCOS
• Before and after surgery
• Irritable bowel syndrome (FODMAP diet)
• Rheumatism
• Thyroid conditions
• Stoma
• Reduced appetite
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Parkinson's disease
• Trying to conceive

Sports dietetics

Sports nutrition advice can focus on performance, training, recovery, injury prevention, endurance, strength, and muscle mass.

• Optimize performance with food or supplements
• Support training
• Promote recovery
• Prevent injuries and strengthen immunity
• Improve endurance
• Build strength and muscle mass or reduce fat mass
• Reduce bowel problems during exercise

Consultations and other services

During the first consultation, medical history, medication, daily diet, and preferences are discussed. Home visits are possible if coming to the practice is not feasible.

• Screening conversation
• First consultation
• Follow-up consultation
• Home visit
• Food Consultancy
• Cooking workshops
• Information about nutrition for medical conditions
• Arrange nutritional drinks
• Arrange tube feeding
• Diet statement for the Dutch Tax Administration

About the dietitian

Catherine Teehan-de Greef graduated as a dietitian from The Hague University of Applied Sciences in 2017. She previously earned a master's degree at Dublin City University and worked for over 13 years as a product developer in the food industry.

Practical information

Appointments can be made by phone; the practice can be reached by email every day. An appointment can be cancelled or rescheduled free of charge up to 24 hours in advance.

• Practice: Van Hetenstraat 67, Deventer
• Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 08:30–17:00

Reimbursement

Dietary advice is reimbursed through the basic health insurance policy for up to 3 hours per year. Supplementary insurance and bundled care may provide additional reimbursement subject to conditions.