YOUR HEALING TABLETM

A Culinary Medicine Journey to Better Health and Wellness

Your Healing TableTM emphasizes the essential role of food in your life and your relationships. You select your guests and menu, and enjoy your favorite foods all the while experiencing better health. With support from your Culinary Medicine crew, you’ll captain your personalized journey and join a vibrant community dedicated to a healthier lifestyle — one meal at a time.

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A Culinary Journey to Happiness

At Your Healing TableTM, we provide a unique dining experience that allows you to indulge in your favorite dishes made with exceptional-quality ingredients. Forget the confusion surrounding what’s healthy or the restrictive “eat this, not that” mentality. Our approach is firmly rooted in the principles of Culinary Medicine, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable relationship with food.

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Your Healing TableTM

We all need food for life, but we live to eat. Our relationship with food is a cornerstone of all our other relationships. At Your Healing TableTM, you choose the guests and the menu, charting your course to better health by enjoying the foods you love with those who matter most.

Your Support Crew

Our team is here to support you in building a healthier version of yourself. Our trained professionals are certified in the principles, practices, and science of Culinary Medicine. Regardless of your health or dietary challenges, your crew’s support will guide you on your personalized Culinary Medicine journey.

The Agora: Your Healing Community

When you share your table with us, you become part of a vibrant community. We collaborate not only with you but also with fellow community members to create a network dedicated to fostering a healthier world—one plate, one meal, and one delicious bite at a time!

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A Transformative Approach Moving Beyond Just Nutritionism

BridgMed leads the way in redefining the relationship between diet and health by offering a personalized dining experience that replaces mass-produced, prepackaged, and ultra-processed meals. Each host is supported by a dedicated team of expert dietitians, personal chefs, and food relationship specialists who work together to create tailored meals and dietary plans designed to meet your individual needs.

Empowering Your Culinary Choices

Our hosts are inspired to savor the foods they love while consciously avoiding the common pitfalls of typical diets, such as overconsumption of ultra-processed foods. We believe that enjoying what you eat should be part of a holistic journey toward health and wellness.

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Culinary Leadership at BridgMed

BridgMed is driven by a visionary team led by Michael S. Fenster, MD, also known as “Chef Dr. Mike.” A board-certified interventional cardiologist, professional chef, and Professor of Culinary Medicine at The College of UM Health and Medicine at The University of Montana, Chef Dr. Mike is redefining the food-health connection. With cutting-edge research and data-driven insights, he’s pioneering a revolutionary approach to Culinary Medicine, offering innovative solutions to improve health and wellness through the power of the food experience.

Crafting a Journey to Wellness

Your dietary journey reflects your personal story. We aim to create a path that emphasizes longevity, health, wellness, and happiness. Life should not be about living in deprivation, disability, or disease; instead, it should be a celebration of well-being and vitality.

Crafting a Journey to Wellness

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Detailed Insights and Common Questions

The Healing TableTM is an innovative application designed to solve your unique food-health equation, promoting better health and wellness. Unlike typical weight loss programs—over 90% of which fail within five years—our approach offers a lasting lifestyle intervention that prioritizes your well-being.

Rooted in the evidence-based discipline of Culinary Medicine, The Healing TableTM is centered around you. We empower you to embark on your Culinary Medicine journey, focusing on one specific food-health goal at a time to achieve optimal health, wellness, longevity, and happiness.

  • Your Healing Table: As the host of your personalized Healing Table, you control the content, pace, and direction of your journey. You not only approve each food-health goal but also how we achieve them together.
  • Your Co-pilot: The Healing TableTM leverages the power of AI and complex systems adaptive modeling with the scientific evidence base of Culinary Medicine to provide you with a 24/7/365 guide and resource for all your food related questions.
  • Your Crew: You won’t navigate this journey alone. Your crew includes a Certified Chef, a Registered Dietitian, and a Food Relationship Specialist, all certified in Culinary Medicine. They collaborate synergistically with your BridgMed Co-pilot, combining the science of food-health with culinary deliciousness and mindful eating behaviors to guide you toward successful, lasting lifestyle changes.
  • Your Guest: We believe that food is a vital part of our social interactions, enhancing the experience of your Culinary Medicine journey. That’s why we offer a complimentary setting for a guest of your choice—be it a spouse, partner, significant other, or friend—to join you on this transformative path.
  • Your Menu: Unlike traditional programs that impose strict “eat this, not that” rules, The Healing TableTM is customized to your flavor profile and food preferences. Together, your chef, registered dietitian, and food relationship specialist craft curated recipes specifically tailored to your food-health goals. Plus, we provide all the resources and guidance you need to source ingredients and prepare your meals with confidence.
  • Your Experience: At BridgMed.health, we recognize that your food experience extends beyond what’s on your plate. It encompasses where, when, how, and with whom you choose to dine. Scientific research highlights the importance of these factors in achieving health and wellness. That’s why we prioritize creating positive experiences around food to foster lasting well-being.

  • Access to Experts: Enjoy the expertise of a professional chef, a registered dietitian, and a food relationship specialist—each certified in Culinary Medicine—at a fraction of the cost of hiring them individually.
  • The Latest Technology: The Healing TableTM leverages the latest in AI powered technology to empower your dietary choices.
  • Personalized Focus: Our approach is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
  • Accompaniment: Bring a guest on your journey at no additional charge.
  • Custom Recipes: Access a collection of chef-curated recipes and instructional videos in your personalized Recipe Book.
  • Self-Exploration: Engage in guided exercises of food-related self-discovery through The Healing PlateTM workbook with your food relationship specialist.
  • Progress Tracking: Utilize our proprietary BridgMed score to monitor your progress.
  • Community Access: Join The Agora, an online community of food-health enthusiasts and crew members sharing resources, tips, and support.
  • Sustained Wellness: Experience improved health and wellness, all served with a side of deliciousness!

The Healing TableTM Technical Requirements

The Healing TableTM operates on the Microsoft Teams platform. Below are the hardware and software requirements to ensure optimal performance.

Component Requirements:

  • Processor: Minimum 1.1 GHz dual-core or faster processor
    Note: For Intel processors, consider the maximum speed using Intel Turbo Boost Technology (Max Turbo Frequency)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 3 GB of available storage
  • Display: 1024 x 768 screen resolution
  • Graphics Hardware
    • Requires DirectX 9 or later
    • WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10
    • WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
  • Operating System:
    • Windows 11
    • Windows 10 (excluding Windows 10 LTSC for Teams desktop app)
    • Windows 10 on ARM
    • Windows 8.1
    • Windows Server 2019, 2016, and 2012 R2
      Note: It’s recommended to use the latest Windows version with up-to-date security patches.
  • .NET Version: Requires .NET 4.5 CLR or later
  • Video: USB 2.0 video camera
  • Devices: Standard laptop camera, microphone, and speakers

Video Calls & Meetings:

  • Requires a two-core processor, but a four-core processor or better is recommended for higher resolution and frame rates.
  • Background video effects require Windows 10 or a processor with AVX2 instruction set.
  • Bluetooth LE is required for proximity detection in Microsoft Teams Rooms (requires 64-bit Teams client).

Teams Live Events:

  • For producing live events, a Core i5 Kaby Lake processor, 4 GB RAM (or higher), and hardware encoder are recommended.

Component Requirements:

  • Processor: Intel Core Duo
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB available storage
  • Display: 1280 x 800 resolution or higher
  • Operating System: One of the three most recent versions of macOS.
    Note: Always upgrade to the latest macOS for optimal performance.
  • Video: Compatible webcam
  • Voice: Compatible microphone, speakers, or headset
  • Video Calls & Meetings: Requires a two-core processor, with four cores recommended for higher performance.
    Bluetooth LE is required for proximity detection in Microsoft Teams Rooms.

You can access The Healing TableTM on the following platforms:

  • Android:
    Compatible with Android phones and tablets, limited to the last four major versions.
  • iOS:
    Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Limited to the last two major versions of iOS.
    Note: The “Blur my background” video effect requires iOS 12 or later.

The Healing TableTM requires a stable internet connection and is accessible via the Microsoft Teams app on any internet-enabled device.

You can use Microsoft Teams (free) on your mobile or desktop device. For the best experience, ensure your device meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Android:
    Microsoft Teams (free) works on Android devices running one of the last four major OS versions.
  • iOS:
    Teams is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods using one of the last two major versions of iOS.
  • Windows and Mac:
    Check the system requirements to ensure compatibility with your device.

For optimal performance, we recommend using the latest versions of Android, iOS, or macOS.

Embark on Your Culinary Journey

Join us at Your Healing TableTM and unlock the transformative power of food. Our mission is to help you create a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life through personalized nutrition and culinary guidance. Let’s embark on this delicious journey together!

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Enhancing Well-Being Through Shared Meals and Culinary Guidance

At Your Healing TableTM, we offer a unique dining experience that allows you to enjoy your favorite dishes crafted from exceptional-quality ingredients. Say goodbye to the usual confusion about what’s healthy, the pressure of nutrition quotas, and the restrictive “eat this, not that” mentality. Our approach is firmly rooted in the principles of Culinary Medicine.

BridgMed is pioneering a transformative approach to nutrition and health by providing a personalized dining experience that stands in stark contrast to the mass-produced, prepackaged, and ultra-processed meals commonly found today. Each host is supported by a dedicated crew of expert dietitians, personal chefs, and food relationship specialists, all focused on helping you create tailored meals and dietary plans that fit your individual needs.

Our hosts are empowered to indulge in the foods they love while avoiding the pitfalls of the average diet, such as overconsumption of ultra-processed foods.

Leading the charge at BridgMed is a team of innovators spearheaded by Michael S. Fenster, MD, known in the media as “Chef Dr. Mike.” As a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist, professional chef, and professor of Culinary Medicine at The University of Montana, Chef Dr. Mike is redefining how we approach the food-health equation, utilizing the latest research and data.

Our dietary journey reflects our personal stories, and we should strive to create one that promotes longevity, health, wellness, and happiness. Life shouldn’t be about deprivation, disability, disease, or darkness. The Healing Table™ empowers each individual to chart their own unique culinary journey, and our mission at BridgMed is to ensure you reach each delicious destination safely and securely.

Your Healing TableTM

We all need food for life. But we live to eat. Our relationship with food forms a cornerstone for all the other relationships in our lives. At your Healing Table, you pick the guests and the menu. You chart the course to better health by eating the foods you love with the people you love.

Your Support Crew

Our team, or crew, will support you in building a healthier you. Our trained professionals are schooled in the principles, practice, and science of Culinary Medicine. No matter what your health or food challenges are, having your crew’s support will help you on your personalized Culinary Medicine journey.

The Agora: Your Healing Community

When you choose to share your table with us, you join a community. We work not just with you but with other community members to build a network of people working together for a healthier world, one plate, one meal, one scrumptious bite at a time!

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A Revolutionary Approach to Food and Health

At BrigMed, we’re redefining food and health with The Healing TableTM. Grounded in the principles of Culinary Medicine, our approach transcends calorie counting and nutrient isolation. Instead, we emphasize rebuilding a personalized, healthy relationship with food through advanced systems modeling. This connection is essential for long-term health and wellness.

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More than a meal — a transformative experience

The Healing TableTM offers more than just food; it provides a journey to rediscover the joy of eating and harness the healing power of thoughtfully prepared meals. Join us to embark on the path to better health, one meal at a time.

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