Welcome to
Apex KitcHEn Rx

We are thrilled to empower children aged 4-18, the neurodiverse community, and caregivers through our therapeutic cooking and food education programs.

Our mission is to spread the joy of cooking and promote wellness for all. At Apex Kitchen Rx, we envision an inclusive environment where children and neurodiverse individuals can develop essential life skills, enhance their well-being, and foster independence through our specially designed cooking programs.

Join us on this exciting journey towards a healthier and happier lifestyle!

Workshops

Chef

About Our Founder

Welcome! My name is Cynthia Madden. I'm a former corporate accountant turned CIA Chef Alum with an affinity for nutritional and medicinal food remedies. Inspired by my own postpartum healing journey, the plight of working motherhood, navigating the challenges of the sensory processing world with my child and educating future culinarians at my Alma Mater, I was guided to create Apex Kitchen Rx, a platform focused on holistic wellness and family healing with food at its core.

I hold a Certification in Postpartum Nutrition, a Certification in Plant Medicine from Cornell University, and I am a Culinary Graduate from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park, NY. Additionally, I hold a B.B.A. in Accounting from IONA College (now known as IONA University), having worked in niche sectors for Fortune 500 companies prior to my career change.

I'm beyond grateful to be here, sharing my knowledge and experiences with you. I look forward to walking this journey with you. See you in class!

With Love,

Cynthia Madden
Chef/Mother/Owner

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Culinar Workshops

Cooking workshops

Apex Kitchen is pleased to be offering a wide range of cooking workshops for the whole family. From Junior Chefs Classes to Mommy & Me Cooking Classes and Life Skills Development - Cooking Sessions, designed for the neurodivergent community, we've got the whole family covered.

We are also pleased to be partnering with a local therapist, Debora Santora LCSW, to offer a Life Skills Workshop for special needs teens and adults, merging the therapeutic benefits of cooking while helping to provide them with practical knowledge for independent living. Learn more here.