Meet Dr. Megan Lyons
Dr. Megan Lyons (DCN, CCN, BCHN, MBA, MSHN) has shared her game-changing approach to wellness with thousands of people through personalized functional nutrition consulting, corporate and group wellness programs, and motivational and educational speaking. As founder and owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, she helps busy professionals navigate work-life balance conflicts, helps health enthusiasts skyrocket to an optimal level, and helps those who have put their health last for years get to the root of the issue and feel better than they have in decades.
Through over 10 years in business at The Lyons’ Share, Megan has amassed over 14,000 hours of 1-to-1 nutrition consulting with clients who have goals ranging from weight loss to beating emotional eating, from managing thyroid dysfunction to reversing prediabetes or cholesterol issues, from complementing therapies for chronic diseases to training for endurance races. Her deep training in Functional Medicine and integrative nutrition allow her to help clients get to the root of their issues, rather than just masking symptoms. She is grateful to have had incredible clients who have worked hard for their outstanding health successes, some of which you can read about here.
Megan also shares actionable and motivational health information to thousands of listeners each week via her highly-rated weekly podcast, Wellness Your Way. Her 2016 book, “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” was an Amazon Top 10 bestseller in nutrition.
Megan received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University, her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and began her career with 5 years of management consulting at McKinsey & Co. She is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, has a Masters in Holistic Nutrition from Hawthorn University, and is double Board Certified as a Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic Nutritionist. She completed her Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition from University of Western States. When she’s not serving clients, you can find her working out, cooking, reading, traveling, doing crossword puzzles, and cheering on the Dallas Mavericks. She currently lives in Dallas with her husband, Kevin, and adorable dogs, Maverick and Riley.
Meet the Lyons' Share Team!
Kate Rivers’ nutrition journey began from a personal quest for health and wellness, sparking a passion for understanding the “why and how” of what makes us truly healthy.
With a patient-centered whole health approach, Kate helps individuals trust their body’s natural healing abilities and build their unique toolbox for optimal health. She views the body as interconnected and emphasizes personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes to restore balance. She believes in empowering clients to take an active role in their well-being by teaching them the reasons behind recommended health actions.
Kate earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health. Kate furthered her expertise by becoming a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN). She is also a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
Kate is married to her high school sweetheart, a proud mother of three children and a sweet Labrador Retriever. In her leisure time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, spending time outdoors, practicing yoga, reading, and exploring new cultures through travel.
Kassady Backes (Kass) is a functional nutritionist and health coach who gets it. She’s been there: impossible fad diets, endless medications and supplements to cover up symptoms, and providers that don’t truly hear you.
Kass knows optimal health is cultivated through small, sustainable changes and by looking upstream to bring the body back into balance. She’s passionate about creating an empowering and shame-free space to meet clients where they’re at.
Kass has experience working 1 on 1 with clients as well as leading educational classes. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist Candidate currently pursuing her Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. In addition, she has a Bachelor of Health Science, Biology Minor, and countless hours spent researching and advancing through education and change techniques.
Outside of work, Kass can typically be found walking around barefoot outside, listening to health podcasts, attempting ceramics, and planning her next travel destination. She is a Missouri native currently residing in San Diego, CA with her partner and cat.
Rhiannon Bibbs is The Lyons’ Share’s amazing Creative Director. From social media and graphic design to podcast editing to newsletter support, Rhiannon covers it all.
Rhiannon currently resides in Houston Texas with her partner and amazing four-year-old. She loves learning about holistic, non-toxic living and is currently pursuing a Holistic Health Practitioner certification.
Rhiannon loves to discover new “better ingredient” brands and is working to share these brand with the world through an online marketplace. Aside from work, she loves spending time with her family, expanding her knowledge of holistic living, and juicing.