About Us
Mary Gray Hutchison, MPH, RD, LDN is a registered member of the American Dietetic Association. She received her Master of Public Health Nutrition degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a focus on maternal and child health. She earned her Bachelor of Science degrees from North Carolina State University in biology and food science. She also holds a certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management and is an associate member of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons. Her experience includes counseling people of all ages, in both clinical and outpatient settings, as well as in the public health environment. Mary Gray loves helping her clients make the necessary dietary changes to live happier, healthier lives.
Katie Ort, RD, LDN is a registered member of the American Dietetic Association. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a degree in Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her dietetic internship through the University of Virginia Health System, where she developed her skills in a variety of clinical and community settings, involving such areas as weight management, cardiology and diabetes management. Her ongoing interest in maternal and child health flourished while working with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, as well as nutrition programs for elementary and middle school students. She has traveled overseas to enrich her knowledge base of cross-cultural cuisines, including the popular Mediterranean Diet. Upon this foundation, she strives to teach, motivate and assure individuals that a healthy lifestyle is attainable by all.
Ryan Sobus, MPH, RD, LDN is a registered member of the American Dietetic Association. She earned her Master of Public Health Nutrition degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Converse College. She has earned a certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management and participates in the Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) dietetics group. While specializing in these fields, she also works with eating disorders, food allergies, and all other nutrition related questions and cases. She enjoys working with both children and adults, and is passionate about nutrition education. It is her mission to empower individuals to regain control of their health through knowledge, motivation, and implementation of daily lifestyle changes.
Joye Willcox, Ph.D., RD, LDN is a registered member of the American Dietetic Association with extensive experience in weight management and other areas of clinical nutrition. She completed a doctorate in Nutrition at North Carolina State University in 2002, conducting research and publishing results that involved the investigation of interactions between dietary antioxidants. Dr. Willcox serves as Treasurer of the NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition. She has always "walked the talk" in terms of personal fitness and nutrition and is known for her enthusiasm, persistence, and innovation in helping others make healthier lifestyle choices.