Celine Beitchman & Elliott Prag

Teaches at Natural Gourmet Institute

Celine Beitchman began her culinary career in 1986 alongside Natural Gourmet Institute’s founder, Dr. Annemarie Colbin. After completing apprenticeships in Paris and NYC, Celine worked as a high-end caterer, food stylist, private chef and nutrition counselor. As a current NGI faculty member, Celine develops coursework, and teaches culinary technique, integrative nutrition science, and medicinal cooking in the professional Chef’s Training Program. Celine is a member of NYC Nutrition Educators Network and of the American Nutrition Association, and is currently working toward her Masters in Nutrition & Health Behavior Education at the Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Elliott Prag is the Curriculum Development Manager and full-time instructor at Natural Gourmet Institute. A graduate of our Chef’s Training Program, Elliott has been a private and personal chef, restaurant chef, and a caterer. He also opened the first health-supportive, farm-to-table restaurant in Sofia, Bulgaria. He has been a frequent contributor to Vegetarian Times and is an expert in bread baking.