As a plant-based chef (embracing all eating preferences- from vegans to carnivores and everyone in between!) with a big appetite for delicious, wholesome, locally grown food, I have spent many years exploring the connection between food, well-being, community, and the planet. My appetite for vibrant, flavorful food & living a juicy life inspires my approach to wellness. I believe food should be as joyful as it is nourishing. That’s why I help you cultivate a healthy, intuitive relationship with food, listening closely to what your body truly craves.

I blend holistic nutrition with culinary creativity to empower you to make nourishing, mindful, and delightful food choices that align with your unique health goals & values. Through personalized coaching, we will create a nutrition & lifestyle guide that includes a customized cookbook filled with colorful plant-based recipes featuring your favorite superfoods and small daily habits designed to support your well-being. Together, we will explore the transformative power of food as medicine for your body, mind, spirit, soul, and the Earth.

Whether you want to enhance overall wellness, manage specific health conditions, or deepen your connection to the food you eat, I am here to support your journey. Let’s create a delicious path towards wellness, honoring both you and the planet every step of the way.

*While I emphasize a plant-centered approach, you don’t need to be vegan or plant-based to work with me. I do not focus on food restriction, fad diets, calorie counting, or anything that makes you feel bad about your food choices. Wherever you are on your health journey, I am here to support you.

MY CREDENTIALS INCLUDE:
-Culinary Nutrition Chef Certification from The Natural Gourmet Culinary Institute, NYC
-Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from T. Colin Campbell’s eCornell program
-Plant-Based Coaching Certification from The Food Revolution Network
-Pursuing a Master’s degree in Integrative Health and Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health

Dr. Rakesh Jotwani, aka Dr. Rak (“rock”), became passionate about helping others make lifestyle changes after his own health dramatically improved with lifestyle changes. Dr. Rak completed his undergraduate degree in neuroscience at Duke University, his medical degree from the University of Chicago, and his internal medicine residency training at the University of California in San Francisco.He is dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He has worked in direct patient care for over a decade, first as a hospital physician, then as a primary care physician. He previously served as the Director of Lifestyle Medicine for a large community hospital in San Francisco.  
Dr. Rak has an avid interest in how we can effectively change our habits, and regularly speaks about this subject to other healthcare providers across the United States.Dr. Rak is also an active member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s subgroup HEAL (Health Equity Achieved Through Lifestyle). Dr. Rak is married and has three kids.  Outside of work, he enjoys spending time cooking and enjoying plant-based meals, hiking, and strength training.