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Hello, I'm Cassia—a personal chef, yogi, birth practitioner, and psychology student. I believe that good food is medicine, especially during life's most transformative moments. As both a holistic chef and a certified yoga instructor, I create nourishing culinary experiences for families and wellness retreats alike. My understanding of the body's energetic pathways informs my cooking approach, drawing from Ayurvedic and TCM wisdom to craft meals that energize and satisfy—and most importantly, foster a deeper connection to self and others.
“The heart is preparing a pot of food for you. Be patient until it is cooked.“
~Rumi
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At the heart of my culinary journey is my sunny Bushwick kitchen, where for over a decade, I've immersed myself in studying diverse culinary traditions, driven by my passion for unique flavor profiles and understanding how these time-honored practices nourish the body. My love for fermentation, bread baking, and crafting healing broths connects me to the wisdom embedded in traditional foodways.
This culinary exploration naturally led me to embrace nutrition, yoga, and holistic wellness practices throughout New York City. Since 2013, I've combined this knowledge with hands-on experience caring for families, always learning and incorporating new insights guided by intuition and my fascination with bringing diverse flavors to the table.
I value creating mindful experiences that pull you back to what matters most through movement, breath, and conscious consuming. Currently pursuing psychology studies, I continue expanding my understanding of the mind-body connection that informs my holistic approach to food and well-being.
My Training & Certifications:
Advanced 300-hr Meridian Yoga Therapy Teacher Training, Science of Self (2025)
Meridan Yoga Therapy Level 1 & 2, Science of Self (2025)
Holistic Pregnancy & Birth Practitioner Certification, The Aura Institute (2024)
Certified 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Alliance (2023)
6-hr Trauma Informed Yoga Certified, Tangerine Yoga (2023)
Ancient Song Full-spectrum Doula & Postpartum Training with Chanel Porchia (2018)
Postpartum Doula Training with Ann Grauer (2017)
Birth Doula Training with Debra Pascali-Bonaro (Orgasmic Birth) (2016)
My Services
I work one-on-one with individuals and families to cater to your particular food preferences, constitution, and lifestyle. I'm passionate about perinatal wellness, nurturing families with care and impeccable attention to detail
Event Catering & Retreats
I create transformative culinary experiences for holistic retreats and private events. My approach celebrates the art of exceptional cooking—crafting invigorating, complex flavors with diverse ingredients that nourish deeply while creating truly memorable culinary moments for those I'm in service to.
Through personalized pantry setup and planning sessions, I help you build a well-curated foundation of nourishing ingredients, healing spices, and versatile staples. Together we'll organize your space for easy meal preparation and develop practical strategies for creating delicious, healthful meals that fit your lifestyle and dietary needs.