.png)
Laycilates utilizes her comprehensive knowledge of classical Pilates when curating each clients’ private studio session. At its core, the Laycilates method promotes muscular endurance, balance, flexibility & mobility. By incorporating small controlled but impactful movements, her unique modern method is proven to tone, lengthen & strengthen.
LACY LOONEY
Pilates Instructor, private personal trainer, and founder of Laycilates.
dietitian & nutritionist
.jpg)
Tell me how you got into your field
I’ve always been really passionate about nutrition, science, health, and just how food affects our bodies. That passion led me to become a registered dietitian and get my master’s in public health. Over the years, my career naturally evolved and I started out in a clinical setting, then did humanitarian work in Africa. Then I wrote my book Eat Your Vitamins and launched my private practice, which is now my main focus. I started Nomadista Nutrition back in 2016, so it’s been almost 10 years now. I just knew I wanted to do my own thing and reach a larger audience than I could working in a hospital or for someone else. I saw this opportunity through social media and media work to really educate people on science-based nutrition and help clear up a lot of the misinformation that’s out there.
Everything I do is really personalized, science-based, and holistic. I don’t just look at what someone’s eating—I also take into account their sleep, stress, exercise, and overall lifestyle. All of those things are so interconnected when it comes to health. One unique thing I offer is nutrigenomics testing, which looks at how your genes interact with food and your environment. It’s such a powerful way to personalize someone’s nutrition plan and get better results.
What are some of the main things that you offer with Nomadista Nutrition?
I actually changed my major about five times in college before I landed on nutritional science, and I realized that there were all these cool things that I could do within that space. I could work locally and internationally, which was a big goal of mine. When I went to Africa to do humanitarian work, that really had an impact on me. I saw how broad the field was, and how many lives I could positively impact.
Was there a moment when you realized, “This is what I want to do with my life”?
I love dispelling misinformation. There's so much fear and confusion around food, and I see it all the time with my clients. Helping people feel less afraid and more empowered about what they eat is something I’m really passionate about. Also, just witnessing people transform their health is so fulfilling. Seeing them feel better, have more energy, and gain confidence is the best part of my job. It’s so gratifying. I also like the media side like doing interviews, collaborating with brands, and creating content. It’s such a fun and powerful way to reach more people and spread information.
What do you love most about what you do?
Tell me about your background and what inspired you to go into this field?
When you work with a client, how do you hope that they feel after meeting with you?
I definitely want my clients to leave feeling empowered and to feel like they have more control over their health. I want them to feel more informed about food and less afraid of it. So many people come in confused or anxious about food because they’re unsure of what’s right or how to take care of themselves. My goal is to help them feel calmer and more confident in their choices. Food should be enjoyable, not something that takes up all their mental energy. Even if their health doesn’t instantly improve, I want them to walk away with a sense of hope that it will.
I think as a female business owner, building your own brand from the ground up is a real process. It takes time to get your name out there. Sometimes it can feel harder doing it all on your own, especially as a female entrepreneur, but I’ve been really fortunate to have great mentors along the way and I’m very self-motivated, which has helped a lot.
What challenges have you faced with growing your company and brand?
Definitely seek out mentors. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help, or even ask how you can support them as a way to learn. I’ve found that when you genuinely try to help others, it often comes back to you in unexpected and amazing ways. I try to live with that mindset.
Do you have any advice for female entrepreneurs?
My mission is to make nutrition feel easy and accessible. I want to demystify it, so more people can feel good about their food choices, more confident in their health, and more empowered in their bodies.
What would you say is the overall mission or goal of what you do?
It’s all about getting your essential vitamins and nutrients from whole foods first, before turning to supplements. I’m not against supplements, I actually recommend them when needed, but I always encourage people to focus on getting nutrients from food first. I also just launched a new gut health course a few months ago. It’s all about helping people understand their gut, support it, and plan meals that promote better digestion and overall wellness.