Chef in Sedona, Arizona

BIO: Throughout my years of cooking for retreats and sharing meals with families, one thing has become clear: how we eat has a profound impact on our lives. The act of gathering around the table is an opportunity for sensory exploration, bonding, and joyful connections that most of us don’t experience in daily life. These moments—full of laughter, storytelling, and shared meals—are deeply enriching, strengthening both physical health and emotional vitality. My name is Christina, and I am a family-style trained chef who creates intimate dining experiences around the family table. I specialize in various dietary needs, including raw vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, whole plant-based foods, and bodybuilding diets. I also cater to special dietary preferences, allergies, and detox programs, such as liver cleanses, gallbladder flushes, juice feasts, and cleansing protocols designed to help the body detoxify. Although I am not a medical professional, I offer guidance on creating successful eating plans based on what your body needs, not just what it’s avoiding. If navigating the grocery store and preparing meals feels overwhelming, I can simplify the process by helping you select ingredients, create shopping lists, and provide recipes. Whether you need meal prep, cooking lessons, or a custom plan to stock your kitchen with healthier essentials, my expertise will help you nourish yourself with ease. For over 26 years, I’ve been cooking on-site for clients, and for the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of preparing meals for transformational retreats. A highlight of my career was enhancing the nutrition program at The Sanctuary at Sedona, where I helped clients balance their blood sugar and mood chemistry through food. I’ve shared my unique recipes and techniques in cooking classes worldwide, inspiring many to adopt mindful food preparation methods that focus on using the highest quality natural ingredients. Through my approach, I demonstrate that eating mindfully doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or pleasure. It’s about crafting meals that are both healthy and delicious, all while having fun in the kitchen. The kitchen is my playground, and I love sharing that experience with you. Below is a list of some of the clients and places I’ve worked with, and many of whom I continue to serve: Alissa Cohen Raw Food Teacher Trainings 2003-200... Grace Grove Rejuvenation and Performance Institute 2010-201... Christina's Nutritional Feast Retreat 2012 Kendra Thornbury Wealthy Goddess 2013-201... The Sanctuary at Sedona Retreat 2014-201... Aubrey Marcus Onnit Team Retreat 2014-201... Julia Mikk's Your Deepest Fulfillment Weekend Breath of Love 2015 Dawn Delvecchio Sacred Feminine Leadership 2018 Sandra Rolus Shakti Retreat 2018 Ocean Eagle's Breathwork Journey & Practitioner Retreats 2021-202... Jaya Lakshmi Goddess Empowerment & Healing 2021-202... Zarathustra 5th Dimentional Healing 2019-202... Apache Springs Ranch Family Retreat 2021 Alicia Welch Wellness Yoga 2021-202... Sanctuary Alumni Retreat 2022 Julie LaBenz Lady Lawyer Retreats 2022-202... Genell Gorman's Women's Empowerment Retreat 2021-202... Catherine Scherwenka Sedona Sanctuary Retreat September 2024 Rosie Araujo Journey to Self Retreat, Sedona October 2024 Erika Taxin I Am Unwritten Retreat, Moondance, Sedona November 2024