we value your health

Philosophy & Mission

We have a strong belief that food is medicine and that what we put into our bodies directly affects our mood, thoughts, focus, and energy level. Nourishing our bodies with the right foods can prevent health issues and allow us to live up to our highest potential.

Our holistic approach to health takes into consideration that every body is different and has different needs.

Our mission is to help you figure out what foods work best for your body by building a personal relationship with you and getting to know your nutritional needs and preferences.

We believe that organic, fresh ingredients are best for optimal health and taste. This is why we source the highest quality, seasonal, and organic ingredients we can find. We don't believe in processed foods, calorie counting, or highly restrictive diets.

Let us help you feel your best and meet your health goals! Try us for a week and see the difference.

"Delicious, healthy, nourishing, bright, and flavorful. Love the chef's attention to detail and subtlety in her cooking. Giovanna is truly an artist." - Eris

Meet your chefs

Giovanna Garcia, Founder, Nutritionist & Natural Chef — **Giovanna Garcia**, Founder, Nutritionist & Natural Chef

Giovanna Garcia - Founder, Nutritionist and Natural Chef

I'm a Nutritionist and Certified Natural Chef with a passion for food and holistic living. I strongly believe that whole foods are the base of health, and am on a mission to educate busy individuals like you to obtain and sustain a balanced and healthy lifestyle through whole foods.

My Story

I found my love for food and nutrition through my personal health journey and transformation. My relationship with food wasn't always healthy - I struggled with disordered eating patterns, binge drinking, calorie counting, food restriction, and yoyo dieting thinking these restrictive ways were the road to health. One day, I found myself at a loss, depressed, and wanting to take control of my body and mind. I realized that all those food habits were very self-sabotaging and affecting my entire life.

As I continued onto my holistic health studies and culinary adventure, I started seeing the mind-body connection through food. I discovered that there is no 'right' or 'wrong' way of eating for everyone, but there is a way of eating that is unique and favorable for each of us individually. Through allowing myself to eat anything I wanted (no longer restricting) and also noticing how every single food affected me, I was able to point out exactly what my body needs when it needs it, and what foods were causing inflammation and stress. By simply eliminating those foods, I was no longer suffering from bloating, drastic weight fluctuation, and negative thoughts about myself. I added more fresh foods into my daily regimen and had more energy, clearer skin, and more passion to live.

My relationship with food and with myself has changed drastically through being aware of my body and eating intuitively - fresh, wholesome foods. I do not have a restrictive way of eating and love all the foods I eat. I enjoy chocolate daily! This way of relating with food has helped me align with my purpose and opened up unexpected opportunities in life.

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – University of Arizona
Natural Chef Certification – Bauman College

Mira Nussbaum, Natural Chef

My passion for cooking began when I first cooked for a workshop and experienced how food can be both delicious and deeply healing. After almost two decades of cooking for individual families, as well as large groups, I began to find that many people had sensitivities to food and desired specific diets to meet their needs and preferences. Some people yearned to eat differently but couldn't figure out how to do so in a way that made food tasty and interesting. So, over the years I have developed original recipes, along with tried and true favorites, that offer health benefits without sacrificing taste. I pride myself in being able to take someone's unique food preferences and turn them into exciting meals! I see cooking food as an art, always taking time to include prayer and beauty into my dishes. As part of this mission, I try to offer food that is grown, harvested, transported and cooked with awareness and integrity. When I cook my vision is to feed people's spirits along with their bodies, bringing nourishment, energy, and pleasure into their day.

Laura Leff, Holistic Chef & Nutrition Educator

I have been serving the Bay Area as a Holistic Chef & Nutrition Educator for the last decade. After earning my MS in Holistic Nutrition in 2008 I set out to share my passion by teaching others how choosing to eat healthfully could enliven them in mind, body and spirit.

My journey into exploring nutrition initially began after my beloved father passed on from stomach cancer at the young age of 48. From that experience, I was impelled to learn about the relationship between food and our bodies. Just as Hippocrates, I believe food is medicine. We are all very unique individuals and its important for us to seek out what works best for us, as individuals.

My passion for traveling has landed me in some really amazing countries. I adore learning about other cultures and there traditions with food. As a Holistic Chef, I bring this passion to the plate with flavor, innovativeness, seasonality and worldly ingredients. The care in preparation and intent behind the creator is also influential. My intention is to always cook from the heart.

I also love learning about food politics and how that has effected our country’s current food culture. To balance out that somber reality, I choose to practice yoga.

I look forward to cooking a delightful plate up for you and yours! Cheers.