Raphael Lu

RDN, CDN

Aetna, Cigna, Claritev, Curative, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, UnitedHealthcare, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield New York

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

New YorkIllinois

About

Hi, I'm Raphael!

Food has always been more than fuel โ€” it's culture, memory, and connection. That belief shapes how I work with every client. Nutrition, at its best, is practical and personal; it fits your life rather than asking you to fit into a rigid plan.

I work with people at all starting points โ€” whether you're managing a health condition, chasing a performance goal, or simply tired of not knowing what to eat. Many of the clients I see have spent years wading through conflicting advice. Together, we cut through the noise and build something realistic, grounded in evidence and adapted to your habits, preferences, and goals.

As a bilingual in English/Chinese (and some Hebrew) and an observant Orthodox Jew, I bring genuine understanding of how culture, language, and tradition shape our relationship with food. Whether you keep strictly kosher, follow specific cultural practices, or simply want a provider who gets it โ€” that context is always part of the conversation, never an afterthought.

Our first session is a conversation โ€” no judgment, no prescriptions on day one. We'll talk through where you are, what you've tried, and what matters most to you. From there, we build something that actually works for your day-to-day life.

Outside the office, I practice Pilates, keep a kosher kitchen, and share my home with two cats. I'm also a former marathon runner โ€” so if you're chasing a PR, I know exactly what that means.

Raphael Lu

RDN, CDN

Aetna, Cigna, Claritev, Curative, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, UnitedHealthcare, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield New York

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

New YorkIllinois

About

Hi, I'm Raphael!

Food has always been more than fuel โ€” it's culture, memory, and connection. That belief shapes how I work with every client. Nutrition, at its best, is practical and personal; it fits your life rather than asking you to fit into a rigid plan.

I work with people at all starting points โ€” whether you're managing a health condition, chasing a performance goal, or simply tired of not knowing what to eat. Many of the clients I see have spent years wading through conflicting advice. Together, we cut through the noise and build something realistic, grounded in evidence and adapted to your habits, preferences, and goals.

As a bilingual in English/Chinese (and some Hebrew) and an observant Orthodox Jew, I bring genuine understanding of how culture, language, and tradition shape our relationship with food. Whether you keep strictly kosher, follow specific cultural practices, or simply want a provider who gets it โ€” that context is always part of the conversation, never an afterthought.

Our first session is a conversation โ€” no judgment, no prescriptions on day one. We'll talk through where you are, what you've tried, and what matters most to you. From there, we build something that actually works for your day-to-day life.

Outside the office, I practice Pilates, keep a kosher kitchen, and share my home with two cats. I'm also a former marathon runner โ€” so if you're chasing a PR, I know exactly what that means.

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