medicinal private chef

preventative & restorative cuisine

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cooking with traditional medicine

TCMchef Raphael

The cornerstone to TCMchef Raphael’s culinary genius is mixing two traditions: traditional Chinese medicine & traditional French cuisine.

We all have a desire for healthy living, but we are also surrounded by synthetics and living in a polluted world; we realize we must change.

The origin to TCMchef’s unique passion started when he visited southern France as a Swiss culinary graduate and had a chance encounter with the French culture minister, Jacques Lange where he cooked at the Palais Royal in Paris.

ingredients explained

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TCM inspired recipes

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years medicinal cooking

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Inspired to Heal Naturally

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medicinal eating requires a lifestyle change

Digestion begins with how we choose, prepare, time, and consume our food, because mindful eating supports better nutrient absorption, while distracted or careless eating can weaken digestion and cause imbalance.

understand your differences and body

Restoring daily energy and vitality begins with understanding your unique body, because true nourishment comes from traditional ingredients, mindful choices, and recognizing how food affects you both psychologically and physiologically through taste, scent, sight, touch, and personal experience.

the gut-brain axis is fact

The gut-brain axis is no longer fantasy; it is a well-documented scientific reality now used in modern psychology and medical care. When we overload the digestive tract with unhealthy foods, we disrupt measurable pathways that affect mood, mental clarity, energy, and whole-body balance.

modern science agree

Worldwide scientific research increasingly agrees that natural healing can be supported by traditional food wisdom, while modern genetic research and nutrient analysis help identify which ingredients may benefit or burden the body, making healthy eating precise, practical, yet social media can be confusing. You need a pro!

focus on digestion

why choose me

My service as a private chef and health consultant approach is grounded in current nutrition science and fully embraces your medical plan: I help design traditional food wisdom and align it with your contemporary medical care.

My services are tailored confidentially to your goals and include meal planning, therapeutic cooking, hydration strategy, breathing practices, movement, and meditation-based suggestions to support well-being in a way that is sensible, individualised, and medically aligned.

first Consultation

A first consultation helps define the health outcome you want to achieve, because eating healthy without a clear goal is often an aimless attempt rather than a focused path toward change. Whether your goal is shaped by lifestyle, illness, unexpected challenges, or inherited health risks, modern science shows that better choices can help the body adapt, strengthen, and prepare. True to my Buddhist nature, I offer a short phone consultation at no charge to help you clarify your goal and frame the healing path that best supports your body and mind.

naturally Sourced Ingredients

Carefully selected natural ingredients ensure purity, authenticity, and effective support for everyday wellness and long-term balanced health.

food with Healing Purpose

Every recipe is thoughtfully designed to support healthy digestion, restore natural energy balance, and nourish the body for long-term vitality and overall wellness.

testaments

His medicinal food approach, combined with a deep understanding of my medical charts, lab results, and health challenges, was truly astounding and gave me confidence that every meal was chosen with purpose. The care felt highly personalized, medically aware, and genuinely supportive during a very difficult period.

For some of us, the biggest difference came from the lifestyle guidance he brought into the process, including breathing exercises, red light therapy, and practical daily changes that made everything feel more manageable. His support went far beyond food alone and created a sense of structure, balance, and real progress.

He also trained our household staff with great clarity and professionalism, showing them how to adapt medicinal food ideas into daily service so the benefits could continue long term. That teaching process elevated the entire household, giving everyone the tools to support clients with greater consistency, confidence, and care.

TCM chef Raphael was first introduced to our family in 2019, helping our mother and all of us through a difficult adjustment with Alzheimer's. His ability and deep-rooted care have since benefitted everyone in our family by understanding his endless love for sharing medicinal benefits incorporated into lifestyle. He is our first call, before even reaching out to a doctor, just to make sure we have his guidance and suggestions in hand!