Michele Rafeld, MS, RD graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park and earned her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University, Steinhardt School of Education. 

Michele completed her Dietetic Internship at Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health including focused rotations in advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy. Michele is also a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts and has combined her clinical and culinary training to offer cooking demonstrations in a wide variety of settings and for a diverse age group, ranging from children to adults.  She also provides private cheffing services to clients with differing nutrition needs and preferences.  Michele’s clinical practice has centered on the treatment of eating and weight disorders across the lifespan.  

Prior to joining Appleman Nutrition, Michele served as the primary clinical Dietitian for the Aurora Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Program in New York City for several years and was a lead clinician at Integrated Eating, an Outpatient Nutrition Therapy practice, also located in New York City.  Michele’s work emphasizes collaboration with families, therapists, physicians, and other adjunct healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care to her clients. Michele is committed to establishing long-term, meaningful relationships with her clients in an effort to lay a foundation for lasting lifestyle change, and to empower them to make confident food choices that enhance their health and well-being.  Michele resides in Westchester County, NY, with her husband and two young children.