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Carey McNamara

7+ Years Experience

Pain Management

Nutrition Coaching

Carey McNamara

Manager & Strength Coach

Carey started as a fitness professional in 2017 at North Carolina State University, initially as a Strength & Conditioning Assistant. By 2018, she transitioned to become a NASM-certified personal trainer. Armed with her Bachelor's degree in Applied Nutrition and Sports Science, and driven by a deep understanding of biomechanics and movement, Carey sought further holistic expertise.

This led her to become a Licensed Massage Therapist and establish Molder & Forge, her own massage practice in 2020. This unique combination allows her to approach rehabilitation proactively, addressing underlying issues through techniques like Trigger Point Therapy and posture rehabilitation. Carey excels at taking a comprehensive approach to pain management. By actively listening to clients describe their issues, she tailors personalized training and myofascial therapy plans to address the root cause and progressively reduce pain over time.

Beyond her qualifications, Carey's personal transformation speaks volumes. In 2015, she achieved a remarkable 80-pound weight loss, followed by a 25-pound muscle gain over two and a half years. This experience ignited a passion for body recomposition and pain management through strength-based training. With her combined background in athletics, nutrition, and firsthand experience navigating both fat loss and muscle gain, Carey brings a unique perspective to coaching. Her mission is to create a comfortable and empowering gym environment, fostering self-confidence and inspiring clients to conquer their fitness goals even beyond the gym walls.

Chandra M.

I can’t say enough positive things about Carey McNamara and Capital Strength & Conditioning! Joining the gym in early April I was looking for a tailored fitness plan to hit several personal goals I had, Carey went above and beyond to use her knowledge!

She took the time to learn my goals, research ways improve my physical readiness in relation to my job, and she was always flexible with her times to meet me. I have worked out with her twice a week since I began and the results are amazing.

The facility is always clean and organized, as well as, they are always thinking of ways to improve the equipment they have.

I would recommend this facility and Carey hands down every time!

Nathan L.

Carey was fantastic. I’d gone years with chronic knee and ankle pain. Surgery didn’t help and the $400/hr physical therapists didn’t help.


Carey helped me work on the imbalances I had and gave me the confidence to start working out again. In just a few months of working with her, my weekly injuries and tweaks completely went away.


My quality of life is night and day. Thanks Carey.

Mary C.

I started training with Carey well over 12 months ago. I cannot speak highly enough of her. She is professional, knowledgeable and her understanding of the human body is exceptional.


Outside of developing strength, she has helped me address compensations in my movement patterns and has aided in the prevention of overuse and injury in my daily work. She has readily amended and adapted sessions based on how l was feeling on the day.


This has been invaluable. She has gone over and above and is the best trainer l have had.


She also has a wonderful sense of humor which has made training with her fun.