Our mission is to guide and support your positive personal & physical transformation. 

We believe that everyone has inner strength, and our job is to awaken that strength. It’s not just about running on a treadmill, doing pushups, or having someone yell at you; it’s about giving you the tools to stay with you for a lifetime. 

Our personalized and passionate approach will support your goals and improve your overall quality of life.

  • Lisa Cournoyer Mongeau, Founder & Body Soul Trainer

    Hometown: Cumberland, RI. Ask me to sing our town song. "I love Cumberland" by Phil Silva.

    My style in 3 words: Passionate, Attentive, Functional

    Fitness Cred: BS of PE, ACE, AFFA, Middle Management Training, Reiki, Vinyasa FRA Yoga, Massage-MTI, Cycling-Reebok, Lifeguard

    Favorite workout song: Spiderwebs by No Doubt

    My favorite thing about Body Soul: is the incredible community!

    Hobbies: When I am not working with our awesome clients, going for long bike rides, or cooking a nice meal with a glass of wine

    The exercise I love the most (and why): Any CARDIO! Running, swimming, or biking clears my mind to think better and feel better overall.

    Favorite local restaurant: RES in Providence

    Quick Fitness Tip: Take it one day at a time. Each day is a new day to be the best version of yourself - move more...live more...laugh more.

  • Vincent Tanner, Body Soul Head Trainer/General Manager

    Hometown: Pawtucket, RI

    My style in 3 words: Basic. Balanced. Didactic

    Fitness Cred: Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Wellness; Certified Personal Trainer through the NSCA.

    Favorite workout song: Anything hard and heavy… whether metal, rap, or punk. If it amps up the atmosphere, I’m in.

    My Favorite thing about Body Soul: Our individualized and holistic approach to the entire person.

    Hobbies: Competing in powerlifting meets and chess tournaments, growing bonsai trees, and close-up performance magic.

    The exercise I love the most (and why): The barbell deadlift. The most primal, be-all-end-all, “How strong are you?” exercise.

    My favorite local restaurant: is Los Andes. If you haven’t been, go.

    Quick fitness tip: Little and often over the long haul! Fitness is like saving money and investing. You slowly collect a little at a time, day after day, until one day… you’re rich! Practice fitness little by little, day after day, for a long time, and then one day…

  • Josafat Morales, Manager, Body Soul Trainer

    Hometown: Lima, Peru

    My style in 3 words: Driven by RESULTS

    Fitness Cred: B.S. Community Health and Wellness; Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach through N.A.S.M.

    Favorite workout song: “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor—contemporary Christian Worship.

    Favorite thing about Body Soul: Passionate trainers.

    Hobbies: I love the Musical Arts. I play & create music and spoken word. I also travel to Guatemala & Peru to give back to my communities!

    The exercise I love the most (and why): Any form of deadlift. Because why not?!

    Favorite local restaurant: “Machu Pichu" in Providence! Takes me back to my childhood memories. And not to brag, but Peruvian food is amazing!

    Quick fitness tip: Don’t just be inspired…be inspirational!

  • Ecem Elci, Body Soul Trainer

    “Suck it up buttercup”

    Hometown: Ankara, Turkey

    My style: Tough Love

    Fitness Cred: A.C.E.

    My favorite thing about Body Soul: FAMILY!

    Hobbies: Hike, bike, swim, run, MUAY THAI

    The exercise I love the most (and why): Turkish get-ups because it's full body, and it's Turkish (not).

    My favorite local restaurant: Los Andes. It's all in what you eat!

  • Makayla Briggs, Body Soul Trainer

    Hometown: Attleboro, MA

    My style in 3 words: Flexible, Attentive & Balanced

    Fitness Cred: Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, Bachelors degree in Exercise & Health Science. Certified Personal Trainer through NFPT.

    My Favorite Workout Song: Crazy in Love by Beyonce

    My favorite thing about Body Soul: The comforting atmosphere and individualized approach to fitness

    Hobbies: When not at Body Soul, I work as a mental health therapist. Hobbies outside of work: walks with my goldendoodle pup Kobe, spending time in the kitchen, running errands (aka going to Starbucks and Target, ha), and reading.

    The exercise I love the most (and why): Push press or barbell squat! They make me feel powerful.

    Favorite Local Restaurant: Hemmingways in Providence, specifically the baked stuffed shrimp :)

    Quick Fitness Tip: Find a movement practice you enjoy to sustain your relationship with exercise!

  • Jay Moran, Muscular therapy

    Hometown: Taunton, MA

    My style in 3 words: Knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind

    Fitness Cred:  Steel Mace Flow levels 1,2  Massage Therapist, Indian Club Specialist.

    My favorite thing about Body Soul: Everyone truly loves what they do.

    Hobbies: Husband and Dad...more movement

    The exercise I love the most (and why): Swinging clubs and mace. I ALWAYS feel better after a session, always.

    Favorite Local Restaurant: Three Sisters

    Quick Fitness Tip: Have fun, movement is a blessing not a punishment. Keep that in mind and move accordingly. This is your own personal journey...enjoy every second of the process.

  • Liam Dailey, Body Soul Trainer

    Hometown: Franklin, MA

    My style in 3 words: Athletic, Attentive, Passionate

    Fitness Cred:  Bachelor of Science in Wellness and Exercise Science; Certified Personal Trainer through the NASM

    Favorite Workout Song - Till I Collapse - Eminem

    My favorite thing about Body Soul: Holistic approach. Knowledgeable and passionate trainers. Family.

    Hobbies: Swimming, walking/running. Baseball and basketball (until I get burnt out lol). Spending time with friends and family. MOVEMENT!!

    The exercise I love the most (and why): Barbell Reverse Lunge. It is one of the most athletic and beneficial exercises. Not everyone does them so it makes me feel very powerful when I load up a ton of weight.

    Favorite Local Restaurant: The Black Sheep. Food, delicious. Drinks, delicious. Atmosphere, great.

    Quick Fitness Tip: If you don't use it you lose it! If you stop lifting weights, running, or stretching, your strength, endurance and flexibility will gradually decline. Consistency IS key!

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