Meet Our Founders: Brent and Casey Peterson
Family Nurse Practitioner
Casey Peterson, one of the founders of The Balanced Life, is a family nurse practitioner. She graduated HS in 2003 as the Salutatorian. After achieving her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with a 3.8 GPA in 2007, she served her community as a nurse from 2007-2019 in a variety of clinical settings, including ICU, ER, and management roles.
She graduated with her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana with a 3.9 GPA in 2019 and has been practicing as a family nurse practitioner since then with a focus on adult medicine and geriatrics. Delivering compassionate and comprehensive medical care, her focus is on preventative medicine. She will bring her positive energy into every interaction with her patients, showing them how much she truly cares for them and their goals.
In her free time, Casey enjoys exercising and spending time with friends and family and their 2 golden retrievers. She also posts Instagram meal prep videos to show others how to prepare mindful, healthy meals for a busy lifestyle.
Together, Brent and Casey will show you how to make small, meaningful lifestyle changes to achieve your amazing transformation. Learn more here.
ACE certified personal trainer & Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified nutrition coach
Brent Peterson, the other founder of The Balanced Life, is an ACE certified personal trainer and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified nutrition coach. He has served his community as a career firefighter for 18 years and is currently a Captain for the Fort Wayne Fire Department. He has competed in the Firefighter Combat Challenge, achieving entry into the “Lions Den” for his exploits on the course.
Prior to joining the fire service, Brent competed at the NCAA D1 level in Track & Field as a Decathlete. Brent holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He and Casey have been married for 17 years and have 4 beautiful children - ages 15, 14, and twin 12-year-olds. Brent enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors.
Executive Assistant
Annalee Sparks
With over 12 years of experience in healthcare and a specialized background in nephrology as a medical assistant, Annalee is deeply passionate about helping individuals acheive their health goals. As a dedicated mom of two, she understands the challenges of balancing wellness with a busy life. That is why she is committed to providing personalized and compassionate care. Her love for travel has enriched her understanding of diverse cultures and approaches to health. She is driven by a genuine love for her job and a steadfast dedication to supporting others on their journey to better health and well-being.
Social Media Manager
Andrea LaMaster
