Noell Zwahlen MS
Human Movement Scientist
Practitioner, Educator/Speaker, ACE and IDEA Magazine Contributor
I started M4SL over 15 years ago. It was born out of a journey I had after a career ending traumatic injury when I was competitively racing downhill mountain bikes in the early 2000s. After the initial recovery of the immediate trauma of a fractured pelvis, I struggled with pain that occurred because of the massive shift that injury caused in my whole body. I was told that I would eventually have to get surgery but it “wasn’t bad enough yet”. Other than some initial physical therapy I was left to constant pain and even worse the inability to workout or participate in my loved sports. The “system” told me that I was broken and this was supposed to be my new normal.
Through my journey and studies I was introduced to corrective exercise based programs. It opened my eyes to the fact that I had the ability to correct and affect my body, when I understood what pieces were not functioning optimally and why. If I could help myself I wanted to help others.
My studies were concentrated in all aspects of integrated human movement including biomechanics, kinematics, arthrokinematics, fascial systems, physiology, kiniesiology, and some of the smaller studies that impact human movement and movement based behavior. Simply put the body is a machine that has not just the mechanical aspects but the computer (our mind)as well. I built the program that I teach and use now that integrates all of these aspects. I no longer live in pain. I bike, hike, life, skateboard, etc… I play in my machine, and I feel strongly with smart work you can be out of pain and playing in yours.
M4SL - Team & Practitioners
Debi
NSCA: CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) CPT (Certified Person Trainer) ACSM: Health & Fitness Instructor
Debi has been in the strength-and-conditioning world as a coach and trainer for more than 20 years. At M4SL she conducts semi private and private sessions that are focused on reinforcing healthy movement patterns. Debi has a passion for volleyball, obstacle courses, and hanging out with her dog Roscoe at dog beach.
Amanda
CMT, CPT, Nutrition Coach
Amanda has been a trainer, massage therapist, and coach for 17 years. She has a passion for nutrition especially her work in helping people expand their knowledge in healthy and tasty plant-based foods. She conducts classes and works with M4SL small group and individual programming. Amanda loves animals and working out.
M4SL Academy & M4SL Channel Contributors
Nicolette Palermo
Crossfit Regional Competitor,
USAW American open qualified Olympic lifter,
Registered Nurse,
and M4SL brand ambassador
Nicolette has had a successful career in both nursing and athletics. In Crossfit, she competed at regionals twice as an individual and three times in team.
She first started working with M4SL because of a serious back injury. She is now pain-free and participating in all types of sports such as mountain biking, hiking, lifting, Jiu-Jitsu.
Ryan Mahle
Creator of Podcast “Dive into Discussion”
Contributor to M4SL media including “The Why”
Ryan is the creator of the podcast, “Dive Into Discussion,” where he engages in some of the most important and interesting topics. He is a coach and mentor for at risk youth, and life coach for adults.
He has been in M4SL’s series called “The Why” and “Workouts - Home or Gym” with Noell, and will be continued to be featured in upcoming projects.