CINDI LOCKHART, OWNER & FUNCTIONAL DIETITIAN

Growing up I was overweight and ate a diet made up of convenient, processed foods. Then, when I was 16 years old, I had a tonsillectomy that resulted in weight loss. Seeing that I actually had muscle beneath my fat was enough to inspire me to abandon the unhealthy habits I had learned — I started exercising regularly, preparing nutritious meals and moving toward a holistic way of living.

As happy as I was about my new way of life, I was even more ecstatic when I learned I could make a career out of helping others do the same.

MAIJA THRONTVEIT, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

My specific interests are how dietary choices and fiber consumption influence the microbiome. Our microbiome doesn’t only have a say in gut health, it’s correlated with so many other health conditions! This is the hottest and latest study in health and nutrition. We’re learning so much every day, and I can’t wait to join the field with this area of study in mind.

Sam larkin, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Hello! I am in the Master’s Program and Dietetic Internship at Saint Louis University, and I am on track to becoming a Registered Dietitian later this year. I am in the Culinary Entrepreneurship track, so I have a passion for creating healthy and delicious meals.