Most physicians don't have time.
At The Doctor's Apron, dedicated one-on-one time with your physician is the foundation of everything. I sit down with your comprehensive medical history, your food, and your real life — and build something that actually works for you. Using multiple approaches tailored to what's right for you, we work toward healthy living and sustainable habits with food, cooking, and lifestyle.
I'm Dr. Rachel Banach — board-certified family medicine physician with additional training in culinary medicine, integrative medicine, and the culinary arts.
Health and medicine starts with our food sources in nature and meets us in our kitchens. I help connect that missing link. That's the gap The Doctor's Apron was built for.
Packages and services available:
Your first step — and the gateway to all programs. 75 minutes, virtual or in-person.
$450.00
Full intake form review prior to your session
Medical history review, prior lab results discussion, and clinical goal-setting
Food, diet, and nutrition history — a deep dive into how you currently eat and why
Kitchen skills and cooking confidence assessment
Barrier identification — understanding what has gotten in your way before
Preliminary personalized recommendations
Custom culinary medicine roadmap outlining your next steps
$450 — credited toward any package purchased within 30 days.
All bookings include a pre-appointment intake form and HIPAA privacy documentation
Best for initial new clients and those just starting their health journey.
Timeline: 6 to 8 weeks
Initial consultation (included)
Clients who have already completed their initial consultation receive a $450 credit
3 follow-up sessions at approximately two, four and eight weeks (60 min each)
Email support and follow up between sessions
In-home kitchen and culinary skills assessment (up to 2 hours)
Personalized meal framework based on your condition/goals
Guided grocery store or farmers market walkthrough (1 hour)
A virtual cooking demonstration
Personalized culinary medicine recipe collection and shopping checklist
*optional upgrade: FIT 176 Food Sensitivity & Gut Health Lab Panel and a dedicated 1:1 lab review session with Dr. Banach (60 min) — personalized nutrition and recipe recommendations built directly from your results All bookings include a pre-appointment intake form and HIPAA privacy documentation
Best for those managing a specific health condition or ready for deep, lasting change.
Timeline: 12 weeks
Initial consultation (included)
Clients who have already completed their initial consultation receive a $450 credit
Includes all services listed in Kitchen Reset Foundations Package.
Additional Services:
5 total follow-up sessions (60 min each) at approximately 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 weeks from initial consult
Two dedicated 30-minute physician check-in calls between sessions (phone or video)
Access to live virtual group educational sessions when offered
All bookings include a pre-appointment intake form and HIPAA privacy documentation
Everything in the Transformation Package — plus advanced functional lab testing interpreted at physician level.
Timeline: 12 weeks
Initial consultation included.
Clients who have already completed their initial consultation receive a $450 credit
5 total follow-up sessions (60 min each) at approximately 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 weeks from initial consult
Includes all services listed in the Transformation Package
Additional Services:
FIT 176 Food Sensitivity & Gut Health Lab Panel and a dedicated 1:1 lab review session with Dr. Banach (60 min) — personalized nutrition and recipe recommendations built directly from your results
All bookings include a pre-appointment intake form and HIPAA privacy documentation
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Group Classes and Workshops
Here, creativity meets opportunity meets culinary and health education.
Contact us directly for your interest in a small group class. Stay up to date with events and small group classes offered with our email subscriber list and The Doctor’s Apron newsletter.
Food as Medicine: Condition-Focused Workshops
For groups navigating specific health conditions or goals
Food for Metabolic Health
Anti-Inflammatory Eating Foundations
Heart-Healthy Cooking & Cardiovascular Nutrition
Cooking with Your Family — Getting Kids Involved
Eating Well on a Budget — Healthy Nutrition Without Breaking the Bank
Gut Health & Fermentation Fundamentals
Hands-on sessions focused on the gut microbiome and food as medicine for digestion
Fermentation Basics: Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut & Sourdough
Gut-Supportive Meals — Understanding Leaky Gut & Dysbiosis
Building a Gut-First Kitchen
Everyday Culinary Medicine at Home
Practical, foundational skills for lasting healthy habits
Healthy Behavior Change 101 — Why We Eat the Way We Do
Starting a Home Garden — Basics for Any Space
Grocery Store & Farmers Market Mastery
Kitchen Skills for Beginners — Knife Work, Working With Kitchen Equipment, Food Safety, Kitchen Basics
Meal Planning, Reducing Waste & Eating Seasonally
Bringing It All Together — Mindfulness, Seasonality & Building Lasting Food Habits
Private small-group culinary demonstrations available by inquiry — contact us to discuss availability, location, and scheduling.