Meet Our Team

GREG PAGDATO, Lead Fitness Professional

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Bachelor of Kinesiology - Athletic Therapy from the University of Manitoba
CSEP Certified Personal Trainer
FAI Functional Aging Specialist
Brookbush Institute Human Movement Specialist
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach

Greg has a passion for personal training, but most importantly, he’s always had a passion for giving back and helping others. He’s dedicated to guiding members through their journey and helping them achieve their fitness goals and even surpass them. Greg has an extensive background in exercise programming for both physiotherapy patients and older adults, giving him experience in working with all fitness levels and abilities. His philosophy is that through hard work, dedication, and belief in yourself, nothing is unattainable.

MADI DAVISON, Lead Fitness Professional

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After 12 years of competitive dance, Madi developed a passion for movement and an interest in human anatomy. This led her to graduate from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Kinesiology. Since then, she has expanded her knowledge through hands-on experience working with clients of all ages and abilities, as well as further studies in Manual Osteopathic Therapy.As a Lead Fitness Professional here at Movimento, she focuses on programming and building strong connections with members, bringing a whole-body approach to movement, injury prevention, and overall well-being.She finds it deeply rewarding to help clients achieve their goals and continue living active, healthy lives as they age!

KELSEY TANGJERD, Fitness Professional

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Throughout her time as an athlete on the U of A Pandas Hockey team, she had the opportunity to train in various strength and conditioning environments and understand, not only the critical role it plays in physical performance, but also the confidence and feeling of well-being it can provide. Kelsey loves being able to share her passion for fitness and help others discover the joy of movement and strength while guiding them towards their personal goals. She also enjoys connecting with and motivating others.

JOSEE TWERDOSKI, Fitness Professional

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Josee grew up heavily involved in athletics, playing and coaching school sports, and loved helping others find their passion for fitness. Josee finds the greatest reward in helping people stay strong, capable, and confident in their everyday lives — like those who have children and grandchildren to chase around the park, where fitness truly makes a difference in their day-to-day lives.

Dana Parry, Fitness Professional

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Dana has been a competitive Irish dancer for 20 years. This passion also inspired her journey in fitness, leading her to the Kinesiology program at the University of Alberta. Dana loves teaching others about the importance of keeping active and finding ways to enjoy moving our bodies! When she’s not working or dancing, she loves spending time with friends, going to the mountains and watching scary movies!

Tyler Keeping, Fitness Professional

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Tyler grew up around sports, primarily baseball, and has been involved in athletics his entire life. His passion for fitness was inspired by his love of sports and his commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle during his time with the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks, Edmonton’s collegiate baseball club. After working with a wide range of clients, Tyler discovered his passion for helping people achieve their goals and improve their quality of life through fitness. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys following sports, especially the Blue Jays, spending time with his cat, and taking road trips to the mountains.

FION TAT, Fitness Professional

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Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Alberta
Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), Functional Assessment of the Spine and Extremities
Certified Physical Demands Analysis Evaluator
Certified Office Ergonomics Evaluator
Motivational Interviewing for Kinesiologists

Health and wellness were important to Fion growing up. She remembers watching older family members struggle with mobility issues and realizing how crucial physical activity was for maintaining health, independence, and quality of life. This realization sparked a lifelong passion for fitness and a desire to help others, especially older adults, stay active and healthy. Every day, Fion is inspired by the stories of members at Movimento who defy the limitations of aging through dedication and hard work. Their progress reinforces her belief in the power of movement to enhance life at any stage.

EMMA WONG, Fitness Professional

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Emma was involved in sports for as long as she can remember, from school sports, dance, soccer, running, and more. Being part of that world taught her the value of discipline, teamwork, and how powerful movement can be for both mental and physical health. That turned into a passion for helping others do the same, where she now helps others discover what their bodies are capable of and how great it feels to move with purpose. When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her baking something sweet, spending time with friends and family, or planning her next trip around the world!

NATALIE CORY, Fitness Professional

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Natalie has always had a strong connection to movement and an appreciation for the impact it can have on quality of life. Growing up involved in sports and undergoing major hip surgery at a young age taught them firsthand the importance of strength, mobility, and resilience. Watching family members face mobility challenges later in life further inspired a passion for helping others stay active, independent, and capable.

VANESSA GROTKOWSKI, Fitness Professional

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From a young age, Vanessa was very active and involved in competitive dance, where movement became her outlet. It gave her a way to build confidence, challenge herself, and feel connected to both her mind and body. She realized that staying active wasn’t just about fitness, it was something that genuinely made her feel happier, stronger, and more motivated in everyday life.Her passion for movement continued to grow and inspired her to pursue a degree in the kinesiology program at the University of Alberta where she developed a strong interest in anatomy and the human body. Today, Vanessa loves helping others discover the same confidence, strength, and positive lifestyle that movement and physical activity can bring in a fun and supportive way.In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys adventurous hikes in the mountains, playing pickleball with family and friends and doing pilates or working out.

BRIANNA DAUM, Operations Manager

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With a passion for championing physical literacy and being a healthy role model to her friends and family, Brianna is always entwined in the fitness world. A perfect marriage of her passion and experience – Brianna loves the privilege of working in a supportive, positive environment with people and helping them be the best version of themselves! Outside of work she can be found making memories with her husband and 3 daughters.

ANA DEMCHUK, Admin Assistant

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People come to Movimento to strengthen not only their body but also their commitment, motivation and self-confidence. Ana loves seeing the photos and success stories of our clients displayed on the walls of our studio. She feels very connected to them at that moment, like she is a part of someone’s journey to be healthier and stronger. Aside from being a part of the Movimento team, Ana is a mom, a wife, a language enthusiast (with 4 languages under her belt) and a cat lover (caring for 2 furballs of her own and fostering the 3rd).

GINA MILES, Admin Assistant

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Two of Gina’s favourite things are helping people and organizing, which makes her role at Movimento a perfect fit. She takes pride in helping everything run smoothly so others can perform at their best. Gina truly loves the community and positive environment at Movimento, and she has experienced firsthand how empowering it is to focus on what you can do and take an active role in your own health and fitness. She enjoys being surrounded by members who inspire her every day by doing exactly that. Outside of work, Gina likes to call herself the “CEO of Home Operations.” She loves spending time with her husband + 2 kids, playing disc golf, cross-stitching, making her kids roll their eyes, and playing video games.

CHRISTIE SEIDA, Admin Assistant

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Christie was very active in sports growing up and loves camping and being outdoors. As an adult, those passions turned to trail running, half-marathons, mountain biking, having fun with their 3 daughters and saying yes to new adventures! She is trained as an RN and has experience as a Fitness Ambassador for a women’s fitness group, making her passionate about encouraging others in their health and fitness journeys. Christie is determined to age gracefully and is passionate about assisting and encouraging those around her to do the same!

KIMBERLY SPARKS, Owner

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Kim grew up very active, having danced competitively for 17 years. However, as she got older, periods of inactivity and lingering back issues from scoliosis and a car accident left her dealing with ongoing pain and discomfort. She understood firsthand what it felt like to know you needed to get stronger, yet feel completely intimidated by traditional gyms. Together, husband and wife team Juan and Kim brought the vision of Movimento Fitness to life. They wanted to create a place where people could experience all the benefits of strength training in a welcoming, supportive environment — without feeling intimidated or out of place. Kim works on the business side of Movimento and is deeply committed to continually improving and elevating the experience for every member who walks through the doors.

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JUAN MEDRANO, Owner

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FAI - Functional Aging Specialist
IHP - Human Performance Athletic Development Specialist
Neuro and Brain Health Exercise Specialist
Medical Fitness Program Director for Movimento Fitness
Co-Author the book "Better, Faster, Stronger" along with several other leaders in Functional Training in North America
PFP Magazine Trainer of the Month in January 2019. PFP Magazine finalist for North American Trainer of the Year in 2019.

I dedicate this to my hero — my beautiful mom — who passed away on October 3, 2021, the hardest day of my life. Watching her battle pulmonary hypertension, diabetes, and liver disease was heartbreaking. Her experience taught me two lessons. First, our medical system is designed to treat sickness, not to teach people how to build and protect their health. Second, quality of life is everything. It’s not enough to simply exist; we deserve to feel strong, capable, and truly alive.

After nearly 20 years in the fitness industry, my mission is stronger than ever: to help people rebuild their strength, independence, and confidence at any age or starting point. This is why Movimento was born — to create a welcoming place where people feel supported, cared for, and empowered to improve their health and live better for years to come.