SERRATuS movement centre has a talented, energetic, and professionally educated team dedicated to improving you and your families' fitness and health in a positive, safe, and comfortable environment.
Corwin Materuk
Co-Owner/ Personal Trainer
BPE, CSEP-CPT (certified personal Trainer)
Personal trainer for 25+ years
Specializes in weight reduction
Strives to be innovative yet functional
Ability to tune into client's needs
Continually changes client's programs to challenge their mind and body
LIISA BURGESS
Co-owner/ Personal Trainer
Liisa is your keepin’ it real trainer 😀
Has a background in accounting, TV broadcasting and group fitness.
Started teaching group fitness in 2009 and personal training in 2012.
Believes the fitness environment is a lifelong home.
Shares compassion to the community, and offers a range of skill sets including openness, empowerment, flexibility, and high work ethic.
Remember, fitness isn’t linear! We are here to help you when you feel ready and need a helping hand.
Julian Chuckry
senior Pinja Coach & coaching team lead
Pinja Coach who loves to connect with his students
Has specialized as a movement athlete for more than 6 years
Started training parkour at age 9, and started training a sport called “Tricking” at age 12
Believes that the freedom to create and innovate is necessary for every athlete
Passionate towards the exploration of movement
Member of SMC’s Strategic Planning Task Force
WNL floor certified, SportsEngine background check, SafeSport abuse prevention training
Noah farrell
technical operations coordinator/junior pinja coach
Loves training both Ninja Warrior and Parkour
Looking forward to helping kids learn and improve their skills
In spare time, you can find Noah hanging out with family and friends, gaming, and in the outdoors
Has a passion for technology
Member of SMC’s Strategic Planning Task Force
ryan STIEBEN
Personal TRainer
mfc certified resistance training, mfc certified Registered Personal Trainer, FMS, First Aid/CPR Instructor
Huge fan of all things fitness, strength, and sport
An exceptional motivator with just the right amount of enthusiasm
Has a passion for outdoor obstacle racing
Former case worker with adults with neurological disorders
Kevin Coates
Personal Trainer
BKIN (AT), CSCS, CPT (certified personal trainer)
NCCP Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting Coach
Pn1, FMS Certified
Personal trainer for 12 years, including time spent with professional sports organizations
Extensive background in a variety of sports to help athletes as well as ‘weekend warriors’
Certified Precision Nutrition coach which provides you a sound nutrition plan to get you on the right track quickly
Uses a well-rounded approach to help you reach your fitness and health goals quickly and efficiently
Movement quality and strength are key to navigating your environment, “I help you maximize both!”
Lexie Zimmer
Personal Trainer
B Ed., B Kin., CSEP-CPT (Certified personal trainer)
Passionate about YOUR fitness
Provides current and innovative training for individuals of all levels and abilities
Thrives on custom training programs to meet your needs to help you exceed your goals
Trains using various movement sequences to challenge your entire body
knowledgeable of a variety of training techniques that can help you reach your performance and aesthetic based goals
Holds a Bachelor of Education degree and Bachelor of Kinesiology degree
Edee Hebert
senior Pinja Coach
I developed an interest in parkour and flips five years ago.
I love working with kids and helping them achieve their goals.
I try to make each class both fun and challenging.
I’m always active and on the go and I feel I bring that energy to the gym.
Jaydin mogk
junior pinja coach
Has been training Parkour and Ninja Warrior for 5 years
Competed at the Canadian Ninja League and soon to compete at Worlds
Loves teaching the kids the competitive side of the sport
Car enthusiast and snowboarder in his free time
Darryl Penner
B.M.R.-P.T. Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist for 20+ years
Certified in acupuncture since 2004
Extensive post graduate training focusing on manual therapy
Uses lots of patient education and personalizes home programs for all patients
Sports background - as an athlete, coach and now as a father of athletes
Sees clients ranging from children to older adults
sam scaletta
junior pinja coach
Has participated in classes at SMC since it opened in 2018
Has specialized in Ninja Warrior for 4 years
Has shown great initiative and leadership skills as a class participant, a camp volunteer and now a Junior Coach
Excels with young participants
Takes pride in making SMC a safe space for everyone
BRAYDEN RAMPERSAD
senior pinja coach
Active and athletic
Loves basketball, football, and exercising
You can find Brayden around the gym learning new Parkour and Ninja Warrior moves
Enjoys motivating his students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential
calleigh mogk
junior pinja coach
Been involved with Serratus for 4 years
Hope to inspire young girls in sports
Likes to snowboard and hang out with friends
Stephen eilers
junior pinja coach
Been doing Parkour for almost 5 years and flips for 5
Loves Parkour and everything extreme sports
Excited to teach and challenge his students
Marion linnemann
front desk
Over 20 years of customer service experience
Has 2 daughters
Loves curling- playing or watching
Tristan whelan
junior pinja coach
Tristan is 15 years old and an only child
Tristan helps out at church every Sunday with his family
He loves to draw
Athena vivanco
front desk, junior pinja coach
Passionate about fitness and health
Provincial Rugby Athlete
Youth rugby coach for high school and provincial teams
New to Parkour and Ninja but loves teaching little ones new skills and independence!
Keeps everyone moving while cracking jokes
keenan patterson
junior pinja coach
Did camps and classes at SMC for 4 years
Dedicated Martial Artist of 6 years
Always wiling to help
EASTON FARRELL
junior pinja coach
Has been training Parkour at Serratus for over 5+ years
Loves doing Parkour challenges and flips
Excited to help kids learn new skills and techniques to excel their abilities
Loves playing soccer and hanging out with family and friends
maiya krahn
junior coach
Has been training Ninja Warrior for 3 and a half years
Competed in East Regionals, Nationals and WNL Worlds
Excited to see more kids get into the competitive side of the sport
Loves to see kids challenge themselves with new obstacles
Loves spending time with friends and being outside in my free time
PENNY BURGESS
FRONT DESK Assistant
Penny is known for her productivity and optimism
She tries to work and help around SMC since it opened
Penny loves singing, dancing, acting and playing clarinet in her school band
When Penny is not behind the front desk or helping a young class you can find her at the library, any coffee shop or on a walk
iris verrill
front desk assistant
Iris loves all kinds of art
Loves camping with her friends/family
Always wanting to help out and keep SMC a clean and fun place!
owen falk
assistant coach
I’ve been doing parkour for 4 years
I enjoy learning new things
I like to play badminton and basketball
Excited to teach kids these fun skills
I love spending time with my family and friends
Cam mowat
junior coach
Cam is 17
Loves to play basketball, listen to music, and hangout with friends
Hoping to go to university for Mechanical Engineering
kyle lee-savage
junior coach
Studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on HR
Has 10 years of martial arts experience
Loves working with kids and bringing a smile to their faces
Outside of SMC you can find him at the gym, playing badminton or playing video games
cris bucci
junior coach
Cris is 16
Likes to read, draw or do anything athletic
Will always do his best to help!
kieran wiebe
junior coach
Coaches flips
13 years of acrobatic experience, including gymnastics, diving, and tricking
Started gymnastics at age 8
Loves breaking down and teaching skills
Loves exploring new styles of movement
Comp 2 trained, GF foundations level 2 trained, trampoline and tumbling trained
Ayshia Burchill
front desk assistant
Participated in SMC camps and classes for 6 years
Aspiring educator; currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree
Loves theatre and film, and has been involved in numerous productions with Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Enjoys building creatures, telling stories, and crawling down rabbit-holes in their spare time
Proud nerd (•̀ ᴗ -)ᕤ
Always eager to learn and help out wherever needed!
cooper cleland
junior coach
Has been doing Parkour and Gymnastics since he was a kid
Loves being active
Really loves teaching
Does calisthenics, climbs and tricks
