Meet the Studio Fit U team

At Studio Fit U in Montreal, QC, we are dedicated to creating a fitness community where everyone can thrive. Our studio combines expert coaching, cutting-edge facilities, and a supportive environment to help you reach your fitness goals. Discover a place where your fitness journey is guided by passion and professionalism.

Our Coaches

Our coaches at Studio Fit U in Montreal, QC, are more than just trainers; they are passionate professionals committed to your success. Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience and a personalized approach to help you achieve your fitness objectives. With diverse specialties ranging from strength training to wellness, our coaches are here to support and inspire you every step of the way.

Alexa Tiramola-Pugh

Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer B.Sc. Kin, ANQ

Alexa is a Master’s in kinesiology student at McGill University. Her athletic experience is quite diverse. After playing competitive soccer for 16 years, she began weightlifting and changed paths to became a bodybuilder. She is now in preparation for her first bodybuilding competition. As a trainer, Alexa specializes in building muscle mass and weight loss but also has a strong interest in working with perimenopausal and menopausal women. As she is conducting research in the field of body image, Alexa is passionate about helping others build long lasting healthy relationships with their bodies. She focuses on both physical and mental well-being and strives to deliver results while helping her clients feel the most confident and comfortable in their skin. Whatever your goals are, she guarantees to deliver an individualized program that is both challenging and fun.

Mariangela Pereira

Kinesiologist, Adapted Fitness and Personal Trainer B.Sc. Kin, CEP

Mariangela has a Bachelor of Exercise Science with a Specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Kinesiology) from Concordia University. Her knowledge and experience working in functional fitness and health fitness rehabilitation have allowed her to use therapeutic and restorative exercises, conditioning programs, and exercise education to help both healthy and symptomatic populations — to treat and prevent injury and disease, improve movement and performance, but more importantly, to help them live actively, energetically, and fully.

She is passionate about real, attainable wellness and educating as many people as she can about the importance of functional mobility training and multi-joint exercises to achieve and maximize overall health, pain-free movement, and self-understanding of the body.

Whether your fitness goals are sports-driven, weight-related, or striving for wellness, one-on-one interaction with Mariangela will take you to get your results as efficiently and effectively as possible by providing structure, support, and mindset guidance which will be unique and specific to your needs and current capabilities. She will be fully committed and motivated in your fitness journey and continuous progress while safely pushing you to go beyond what you think you are capable of.

Gabriel Joby

Personal Trainer ISSA

Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Montreal and is a certified Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer through ISSA. After trying different sports, he found his passion for fitness in the gym and has been training for five years. He specializes in weight loss and muscle building, using a holistic approach that combines resistance training, nutrition, and health psychology. Gabriel creates sustainable, science-backed programs that address both the body and mind. He helps clients overcome mental barriers as well as physical challenges by integrating aspects of psychology into fitness. His empathetic style tailors each program to the client’s reality, focusing on motivation, self-discipline, and autonomy. Clients can expect to feel heard, supported, and to make real progress toward their goals.

Sami Brochu

Founder, Certified Athletic Therapist & Naturopath CAT(C), ANQ, CSCS

Studio Fit U was created with one goal in mind: to make fitness feel possible – even if you don’t know where to start, or if pain and injury have made movement feel out of reach. Our founder, Sami, knows that everyone’s starting point is different. His journey began on the baseball field, where he spent over 15 years playing semi-professionally across North America. Training with high-level athletes gave him a deep understanding of how the body moves, how it heals, and what it takes to reach peak performance – but more importantly, it taught him that progress looks different for everyone. After earning his degree in Athletic Therapy from Concordia University, Sami dedicated himself to helping everyday people – not just athletes – feel strong, mobile, and confident in their bodies. Over the last 10 years, he’s worked as a coach and therapist, specializing in rehabilitation and injury prevention. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or just trying to find the motivation to move again, Sami’s approach is rooted in meeting you where you are. At Studio Fit U, you won’t find a one-size-fits-all program. You’ll find support. You’ll find a coach who listens. And you’ll find a plan that’s built around you – one that focuses on strength, mobility, and stability, so you can move better, feel better, and stay injury-free. Sami’s mission is simple: to guide you toward better physical and mental health, at your pace, and in a way that feels sustainable and empowering. Whether your goal is to reduce pain, feel stronger, or just get started, he’s here to help you take that first step – and every step after.

Nicolas Charbonneau

Kinesiologist, Naturopath, B.Sc. Kin, ANQ

Nicolas is a graduate of Université du Québec à Montréal’s kinesiology program. From a young age, he’s been gravitating in sports and training. From training to gain a spot on the football team in highschool to preparing for multiple national powerlifting championships, working out has always been part of his life and helped him reach many of his goals. Since then Nicolas has worked relentlessly to help his client discover the feeling of suprassement and self-improvement that comes from training. Passionated by movement, Nicolas brings to his clients adapted workouts that will enable them to feel strong, functional, and ready to face whichever challenge they have. Nicolas’ knowledge of athletic training combined with his practical experience will give his clients a unique experience that will push them to new heights of physical well-being.

“The only workout you’ll regret is the one you didn’t do.”

Sara Perfetto

Kinesiologist & Personal Trainer B.Sc. Kin, M.Sc. Kin

Sara combines her scientific expertise with a lifelong passion for movement to help clients build sustainable, healthy lifestyles. With a background in research, she designs personalized, evidence-based programs that focus on long-term results and overall well-being.

She supports clients of all backgrounds in reaching their goals—whether that means managing weight, recovering from or preventing injuries, reducing pain, or simply moving with more ease and confidence in daily life.

Her own diverse athletic journey—spanning over 20 years as a competitive dancer, distance running, yoga, track and field, hockey, and cycling—gives her a unique understanding of the challenges and victories that come with every stage of the fitness journey, from beginner to advanced.

Sara’s mission is simple: to help you feel strong, confident, and capable in the activities you love most, whether that’s gardening, keeping up with your kids, or training for a race. She meets you where you are and helps you move past barriers so you can fully enjoy life, inside and outside the gym.

Unique Features and Facilities

Our private trainers are Kinesiologists, Athletic Therapists & Naturopaths experts in physical activity and accompany you in your transformation. They specialize in human movement for rehabilitation, prevention and lifestyle habits. Our kinesiologists plan your consultations and private training sessions to guide you to success. In addition, they can support you on the nutritional side and help you make the right choices. Whether you have a chronic condition, want to lose weight/gain mass or want to recover from an injury, our private trainers are here for you regardless of which parts of town you are in (Côte-des-Neiges, NDG, Notre-Dame-De-Grâce, Westmount, Outremont, etc.)

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Top-Notch Fitness Equipment

Our mission is to innovate personalized training and rehabilitation in Montreal by helping our community transform painlessly through movement and exercise. We are committed to have an impact in the lives of our members in the (CDN) Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG), Westmount and Outremont neighbourhoods by helping everyone become more active and by adopting a healthier lifestyle through an holistic approach.

Book Your Free Consultation Today

Take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle with a free consultation session at Studio Fit U in Montreal, QC! Our team will provide a personalized tour of our facilities, introduce you to our services, and help you start your fitness journey. Schedule your session now and experience firsthand how Studio Fit U can support your goals.