About Us

Michelle Cross, LMSW, RD, LD is a graduate of the University of Texas Coordinated Undergraduate Program in dietetics. She has practiced as a dietitian since 1984. Michelle received a Master's degree in Social Work in 2001. Her specialty areas include eating disorders (adult and adolescents), sports nutrition and women's health. Michelle has worked in wide variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and school settings. She has served as the nutritionist for UT women's athletic teams since 1994. Michelle's approach to nutrition therapy is to empower her clients to learn about their bodies by listening to internal cues of hunger and fullness. By combining social work principles to eating behaviors, Michelle helps clients' become aware of their relationship with food and how it affects their current life situations.
Michelle has been the owner of Central Texas Nutrition Consultants since 1991.

Sally Bowman, MEd, RD, LD is a graduate of the University of Texas. Sally completed the Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics in 1985 and her Master's degree in Health Promotion and Fitness in 1989. Sally has practiced as a dietitian in a variety of settings such as spas, fitness clubs and colleges. She has served as the nutritionist of UT Womens Athletics since 2003. Sally is CTNC's Wellness Specialist; she presents worksite wellness programs on a variety of different topics. Sally specializes in weight control, eating disorders, sports and cardiovascular nutrition. Sally has a special interest in the use of foods and supplements in helping the body heal from illness and maximizing energy levels.
Sally is a native Austinite, she attended Westlake High School where she was the 4A State Singles Tennis Champion. Sally also played on the University of Texas Tennis team. Sally's extensive experience allows her to look at all aspects of her client's life and adjust their diets to give them their winning combination. Sally has been with Central Texas Nutrition Consultants since 1996.

Meredith Schneider RD, LD is a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics and is currently working on her Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology there. She is a teaching assistant in UT’s nutrition program and has taught food science labs and introductory nutrition courses.
Meredith has been involved in athletics throughout her life as a gymnast, a sprinter and a cheerleader, which led to her interest in nutrition, especially sports and exercise. As a cheerleader at the University of Texas, she was able to incorporate good nutrition practices into her daily life.
Meredith became involved with CTNC during her undergraduate internship where she developed her interest in private practice dietetics, including eating disorders, weight loss, sports nutrition, and general healthy eating. She counsels clients on weight loss, as well as gives a lecture series on healing nutrition and healthy meal ideas. Her energy, enthusiasm, and approachability allow her to connect with a broad range of clients. She believes in empowering her clients by creating personal relationships in a supportive environment.

Laura Ward Gruber, R.D., L.D., is a graduate of Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia and The University of Texas at Austin. Her keen interest in nutrition and passion for cooking led her to pursue a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Laura started her career in nutrition working with cancer patients and cancer survivors. She has worked in hospital settings with intensive care patients, as well as, outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and diabetic counseling. Prior to joining Central Texas Nutrition Consultants, she was the nutritionist at The Hills Fitness Center. Her interest now includes helping clients achieve their natural healthy weight which in turn may assist in lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar results. As she has raised her family, she has developed many quick nutritious recipes that she enjoys sharing with her clients.