Rael completed a BSc. at Wits University with a double major in Physiology and Biochemistry.

He did Honours in Dietetics at the University of Cape Town.

Rael has been in private practice since 1994. In that time he has served in the Dietetics Provincial Committee, and was the dietician to, and vice chairman of Western Province Bodybuilding. With a keen interest in Sports Nutrition, Rael was dietician to the Stormers Rugby Team, as well as to Hellenic PSL Soccer Team and Youth Academy. He has lectured Sports Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition, and Sports Coaching Management for numerous adult education institutions. Rael owned a small sport supplement manufacturing company, and for eight years manufactured protein shakes and sports bars under the Performax brand. After selling that company, Rael completed an M.B.A. at the University of Cape Town. He still frequently consults to industry regarding product and service development, and is considered and industry expert by the South African Advertising Standards Authority.

Rael has been intimately involved with eating disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia for a number of years, having served as the dietician to an addictions clinic.

As an experienced public speaker, Rael arranges and speaks at Corporate Wellness days, and has compiled and run a number of successful Corporate Wellness Programs. He performs regular radio interviews, and authors magazine articles.

Rael has appeared on investigative shows such as Carte Blanche, e-TV news, and numerous documentaries and feature films. Most of his practice is focused on weight loss diets, and treating Metabolic Syndrome and its related diseases including Diabetes, Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure.

Rael is married with two children. He leads a vigorous life and enjoys hiking in the Cape mountains, jogging, gym training and martial arts.