Michele Rafeld, RD

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Background

When people develop a positive relationship with food, other parts of their lives become more balanced as well. Food and health were always an integral part of my life. Growing up, my mother was a vegetarian and avid home chef. I often accompanied her to our only local health food store, sipping on veggie juice while we picked up grocery staples. Ironically, my grandfather was a butcher and taught me the ins and outs of grilling and preparing meat. These early experiences sparked my passion for cooking, health and wellness. It also led me to a career in nutrition and culinary arts. My training began at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York, where I completed the Chef Training and Holistic Nutrition program, based on Dr. Annemarie Colbin's seven principles of food selection: whole, fresh, seasonal, traditional, balanced, local and delicious. I learned how to prepare plant-based cuisine using grains, legumes, and sea and raw vegetables and discovered the profound impact food and nutrition had on improving my own health. While working as a personal chef and health coach, I obtained a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and became a Registered Dietitian. My passion is to help my clients gain confidence in making their own food choices while improving their health. I've specialized since 2016 in treating patients with a variety of health conditions, including those with eating disorders. As a mother of two young children, I also help parents gain confidence in the kitchen feeding themselves and their loved ones. With a mindful and holistic approach to nutrition, I provide all of my clients with the foundation to make lasting and sustainable changes.

Specialties

Gut Health
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Pediatrics
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Vegan & Vegetarian

Modalities

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Meal Planning
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Intuitive Eating
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Accountability
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Motivational Interviewing
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Relationship With Food
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Mind-Body Connection
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Sleep
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Exercise
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Holistic

Insurance accepted

Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Seeing clients in

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Location

33 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
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