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
Rodrigo L.
"Casey was critical in helping me build the habits AND fueling tactics to put my body through a 1,000km solo bike adventure, and while crossing the finish line, feeling like I still had PLENTY of gas in the tank!"
Michele Sano
"M2 is the only company that I’ve ever worked with that has such a good pulse on what their clients need. Whether it be tough love and someone saying “Keep going” or patience and someone saying “it’s ok to drop the To-Do List and take care of yourself”"
Linn Nilsson
"Above all this, my mental game is the biggest process. Ive learned that my performance and overall well being is so much more important than any number on the scale, and that food should be something that pushes you forward - not holding you back. Progress takes time; you need to be consistent and not all days are a walk in the park - But the reward of growing a powerful mind and body is all worth it."
Casey's Posts
Clean Up Your Sleep Hygiene and Have a Better Night's Sleep
Getting 8 hours of sleep each night can be tough. How do you quiet the noise of the day so that you can get to sleep and stay asleep? Barring any hormonal issues, a great place to start is developing a “Power Down Routine.”
Carb Cycling | Is It For You?
Another day, another diet. Carb cycling is in no way a new concept in the nutrition industry, but has recently caught a second wind. Once again, carb cycling has become one of the many “buzz worthy” diets we see floating around the internet, so let’s take some time to break down a few important things you should know before jumping on the bandwagon.
