The Team
Lacey Lyons
Registered Dietitian - Owner
Hello everyone! My name is Lacey Lyons and I am overjoyed that you have decided to get to know who I am and what I love to do. I hope you can tell by my profile that I have a passion for overall wellness and am so thankful you are here!
I live in Champaign, Illinois with my husband Jared and our two fur babies, Stark and Sansa. Yes, like Game of Thrones! I love to travel, try new restaurants, game nights and do anything active. Over the past few years I have found a love for all types of exercise such as CrossFit, pilates, cycling, running and so much more. Movement is so fun!
Being able to achieve a healthy lifestyle is a journey that takes time and effort. I have been through my own personal health journey with highs and lows that I believe has made me a more understanding dietitian. I want to be an educational resource, a support system and friend for you during your health and wellness journey.
I am a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition and I work with individuals to create healthy habits to improve their overall wellness. I specialize in women's health specifically figuring out the root causes of hormonal imbalance symptoms and finding that healthy relationship with your health. Nutrition should be individual and specialized to the person. I work one-on-one to develop the right plan for what the individual needs. I also am a certified personal trainer and combine nutrition and fitness together to reach overall goals.
Overall wellness is a state of actively making positive choices for your health. My mission is to help individuals reach their health and wellness goals by providing authentic and scientific nutrition education to improve mental and physical well-being. I believe that by devoting my studies to evidence-based nutrition information, I can be the catalyst in someone's wellness journey.
I have created my private practice to not only inspire you to enjoy your health and wellness journey but to also give you a safe place to learn factual information you can trust. I am excited to be a part of your health and wellness journey and I can't wait to get started!
Raven Barleston
Registered Dietitian
Hi, I’m Raven Barleston! I was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, and now call Chicago, IL home. I’ve always had a passion for both nutrition and fitness. As a retired Division I athlete, I’ve developed a new appreciation for movement—whether it's through running, Pilates/yoga, or CrossFit.
I’m so thrilled to be on the Authentic Health team. As a Registered Dietitian with a strong background in both Dietetics and Exercise Science, I’m deeply committed to empowering others to take charge of their health and become the best version of themselves.
My experience as a Clinical Dietitian has given me the opportunity to work closely with patients to manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions using individualized, evidence-based nutrition practice. I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and speech-language pathologists—to ensure that each nutrition intervention is tailored to effectively meet the patient’s unique needs.
My love for nutrition began with my own journey to understanding how to properly fuel my body. As a former athlete, I learned firsthand how nutrition affects performance, recovery, and overall well-being. This experience inspired my mission to help others create sustainable habits that support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
I am looking forward to meeting with you and helping you reach your health and wellness goals!
Payton Brewer
Registered Dietitian
Hi, I'm Payton Brewer! I was raised on Long Island, New York but now live in Miami, Florida. I grew up a competitive dancer, however I did not always have a healthy relationship with nutrition and exercise and struggled with being overweight during my teenage years. Choosing to build sustainable habits transformed my health and ultimately shaped my career.
Inspired by my own journey, I became a Certified Personal Trainer, earned a bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, and completed a master's degree in Nutritional Sciences with a concentration in Sports Nutrition before becoming a Registered Dietitian.
My approach to nutrition is rooted in the belief that nutrition and exercise should enhance your life, not restrict it. I believe nourishing your body and finding joy in movement are powerful forms of self-care that support lasting health, energy, and confidence. Rather than focusing on perfection, I help clients build sustainable habits that fit their lifestyle and empower them to feel their best from the inside out.
I am passionate about combining evidence-based nutrition with practical strategies to help clients improve their relationship with food, optimize their well-being, and create healthy routines that last.
I am so excited to be part of the Authentic Health team and look forward to supporting each client's unique wellness journey!
