M2 Coach
Casey Mendrala
Casey holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Movement Science from Springfield College and is a certified personal trainer through ACE and NASM. When not working or training, Casey loves to disconnect from the hustle and bustle by spending time outdoors and embracing nature with her dogs.
Education
Bachelors of Movement Science from Springfield College, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Crossfit Level 1, Crossfit Endurance/Aerobic Capacity, Crossfit Gymnastics, NASM Personal Training, ACE Personal Training
Casey holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Movement Science from Springfield College and is a certified personal trainer through ACE and NASM. She is also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 and 2 coach, certified in Sleep and Stress, as well as a Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) with the Nutritional Therapy Institute.
Additionally, Casey has earned multiple CrossFit certifications, including Level 1 and 2, Endurance, and Goal Setting. With a competitive background as a D1 soccer player, regional-level CrossFit athlete, and endurance racer, including podium finishes in triathlons and three official 100-mile finishes, Casey brings both expertise and experience to her coaching.
For Casey, the most rewarding part of coaching is helping clients become the version of themselves they aspire to be, unlocking new levels of performance they didn’t think possible. She loves working with clients who are open-minded, willing to have honest conversations, and focused on health or performance goals. She also has a soft spot for those new to the fitness and nutrition world, guiding them through foundational learning and growth.
When not working or training, Casey enjoys disconnecting from the hustle and bustle by spending time outdoors, hiking in the woods, and embracing nature with her dogs!
Client Testimonials
Madi H.
"Casey was so helpful in teaching me about all the things necessary for fueling my body for performance"
Brandi Naylor
"Since working with Casey and M2 I've seen major changes in many aspects of my life. I'm hypothyroid so my energy levels, mood, and appetite have always been a struggle despite being regulated with medication. Over the past few months, my energy levels and mood have stopped swinging wildly. I'm eating a ton of food without packing on a bunch of weight and have had tons of PR's in the process. I can't stress enough how much better I feel!"
Full-Time CrossFit Athlete
Ashley Cuccaro
"Because of Casey and M2 I became not only a stronger, healthier, and more competitive than I ever thought I could be; I became a better, and smarter version of the person I was before this journey."
Casey's Posts
Handling the Holidays with M2
It’s that time of year again! The time of year when we get to come together with friends and family for what feels like an exaggerated two month long celebration - drinking, eating and being merry! This time of year triggers different emotions for different people depending on what holidays have meant to them in their past.
Strategies for Unpacking the "What-if's" in your Nutrition Journey
One of the biggest concerns that clients have around consistency is what to do when they can’t control their meals fully. “What do I do when I’m not 100% in control of the food I’m going to eat? What if I’m not cooking it? What if I can’t use my scale? What if I’m at a restaurant, work dinner, baby shower, picnic, etc.” These ‘what if’s’ can often become bottlenecks to finding consistency. We'll talk through some strategies to employ to find consistency even when you’re not 100% in control of the food you’re eating. We’ll also tackle two important things: understanding your goals and personal nutrition journey and the role of perfectionism and mindset in achieving your goals.
