(908) 839-3817 | Jersey Shore
(908) 839-3817 | Jersey Shore
MEET LOUISA.
About Chef Louisa, Karmalife Holistic Wellness and Durga’s Om Cooking
Louisa Rodriguez-Diaz
Durga Mayi Ma
LMT, CPT, RMT, RH, E-RYT- 500 Yoga Therapist
Ayurveda practitioner and Award-Winning Cannabis Chef
At the heart of everything I do is a simple belief: food has the power to bring people together, create connection, and nourish more than just the body.
I’m Chef Louisa Rodriguez-Diaz, founder of Durga’s Om Cooking, an elevated culinary experience rooted in creativity, community, wellness, and intentional food. For nearly six years, I’ve been creating unforgettable 5-course dining experiences throughout the Tri-State area, bringing together beautiful food, cannabis, mocktails, education, and connection around the table.
A native of the New Jersey Shore and a mother of three, my journey into culinary wellness grew naturally from nearly two decades working in health, nutrition, and holistic wellness. I’m a certified and multidisciplinary wellness practitioner, Ayurvedic practitioner, award-winning Cannabis Chef, and the creative force behind Karmalife Holistic Wellness in Brick, NJ.
Through Durga’s Om Cooking, I specialize in elevated cannabis-infused cuisine that challenges the idea that cannabis dining is simply about adding an infusion to food. It’s about technique, flavor, intention, balance, and the entire experience. From intimate private dinners and weddings to retreats, culinary classes, mocktail experiences, and collaborative events, I love creating spaces where people can slow down, explore, learn, and connect.
My work has been featured in NJ Monthly, New Jersey’s Best, The Sandpaper, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, and I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with brands, dispensaries, events, and wellness communities throughout the region.
Beyond the kitchen, I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves through holistic practices. I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Reiki Master Teacher (RMT), Registered Herbalist (RH), and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT-500).
I’m also the Co-Founder of Women’s H'igherVeda Wellness RXtreats, created as a space for women to breathe, reconnect, learn, and experience holistic wellness in a supportive community.
Whether I’m developing a menu, teaching an infusion class, creating a five-course cannabis dinner, working with a brand, or gathering women around a wellness table, my mission remains the same:
Create with intention. Feed people well. Build community. And remind people that wellness can be delicious.
— Chef Louisa Rodriguez-Diaz
Durga’s Om Cooking | Karmalife Holistic Wellness
what we offer
Ayurveda consultations/Treatments
Female Holistic Care
Herbal Apothecary
Ayurvedic/ Cannabis Cooking classes
Massage/ Bodywork
Reiki & Energy Work
Private food prep/ Cooking
Elevated culinary experiences inspired by Ayurveda
Durgas Om Cooking
At the helm of Durga’s Om Cooking is Chef Louisa Rodriguez-Diaz, a culinary visionary transforming wellness through the art of food experiences.
As seen in NJ Monthly Magazine, New Jersey's Best, The Sand Paper and Philadelphia inquirer.