Improving mental health through evidence-based therapies and exercise, one individual at a time.

Every -Bodies- Fitness

Promoting equity, diversity, and mental wellness with personal training, boxing, and fitness.

EBF combines traditional therapies with exercise to help improve mental and fitness health. We are proud to provide services for adolescents and adults by way of inclusiveness, and diversity which uphold EBF’s mission statement.

EBF… Always in Your Corner

Inspiring Confidence in Adults & LGBTQ Youth Since 2019

  • Cognitive Restructuring

    Our goal is to help clients work on identifying and positively altering assumptions and beliefs about their physical limitations by stating self-affirming statements before and after workouts. EBF aims to develop new positive muscle and cognitive memory while coaching clients to acknowledge, accept, and express gratitude regarding what their body has accomplished.
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  • Motivational Interviewing

    EBF’s goal is to help our clients find the internal motivation needed to acknowledge and resolve fitness behaviors & beliefs that contribute to ambivalent feelings and insecurities about their bodies, and fitness levels.
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  • Mindfulness

    At EBF we understand the importance of acknowledging what our client’s bodies and minds are internally experiencing as they engage in external healthy physical activities. By focusing on their feelings and thoughts rather than judging or criticizing the difficulties they may be experiencing, we’re able to honor and emphasize the positive gains they are making.
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  • “I always wanted to learn how to box. Now I am learning, and training to start competing at amateur level. “

    –Jose De Jesus, 20

  • "I like that I can talk to my therapist and do fitness at the same time. It doesn’t feel boring to me and the time goes by quick!"

    –Eric R, 16

  • “I’ve worked with Melissa for almost a year and I couldn’t be happier with the results and experience. She is extremely encouraging and pushed me to achieve the goals my Primary Care Physician had set for me."

    –David

  • "Melissa is a great coach, and whenever I need fitness advice, she is there to guide me. Since starting boxing with Every-Bodies-Fitness, I have learned to persevere and that I am capable of much more than I think."

    -Ariana, 18

  • "Melissa has worked on my strength, endurance, and stamina and made me feel good about my abilities after every class. With my newfound confidence comes a new goal. I plan to extend my training into the ring to learn to spar!"

    -71, and feeling confident!

Meet Melissa

A clinically trained social worker, certified personal trainer (CPT), and registered USA Boxer, Melissa has combined her love of fitness & boxing with therapeutic approaches to provide care and program development that will enhance people’s positive experiences related to physical activity and mental health. She is devoted to providing counseling and mentorship to both adolescents and adults.

Melissa has a master’s degree in clinical social work (MSW), from Simmons College, Boston, MA, and completed a post-masters fellowship providing counseling to veterans implementing cognitive behavioral therapies, and motivational interviewing techniques focusing on Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

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FAQs

  • Currently, EBF does not accept health insurance. Clients may be able to file for reimbursement with their health insurance.

  • The first visit is at the office located in Providence. An assessment is conducted which includes medical history/concerns/limitations. At this session, we will talk about your goals and fill out any necessary paperwork.

  • EBF accepts Cash, Venmo or Credit Cards.

  • To ensure that EBF can accommodate scheduling effectively for all clients there is a 24 - hour cancellation policy. This will be reviewed at the first visit and clients will be asked to sign this policy.

    • Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers

    • Bring Water (we also sell water for $1.00 at the gym)

    • A sweat towel if needed

    • Hand wraps (make sure they are 180 inches) *you can order on Amazon or purchase in a sports store.

    • Lifting gloves if needed

    • 16-ounce boxing gloves

  • Absolutely NOT! This is the starting journey of developing and achieving your own mental health & fitness goals. EBF works with all levels of fitness from beginners to elite athletes. NO JUDGEMENT ZONE!

Contact us.

We’d love to hear from you! For more information or, to book a session, reach out to us through our Contact Us form.

Address

199 North Main St.
Providence, RI 02906