About
Hi! I'm Emily Dragoman—a designer, innovator, and creator at heart. As the founder of Movement Rooms Inc., I've dedicated years to designing and building inspiring spaces in homes across Canada that promote movement, active play, family connection, and healthy living.
My passion for design and carpentry ignited in my childhood, shadowing my father, a world-class piano builder, in our expansive home workshop. Later, as a young adult, I studied human health and nutrition and worked in medical publishing for many years, absorbing all I could about health and wellbeing.
In 2018, after becoming a single parent to my two incredible boys, I was determined to infuse our home with more joy and play. My solution? Building my first active play space in the basement. The transformation it brought was beyond my expectations! This challenging yet empowering experience inspired me to leverage my 20+ years of health knowledge and design expertise to launch Movement Rooms Inc.—a design and build company dedicated to family wellbeing, active play, and beautiful woodworking.
My ultimate vision is to revolutionize how modern families use their homes, infusing more connection and play into daily life.
Why?
Because families are the foundation of a community. If we can strengthen the family unit, if we can help our youngest members learn to regulate and connect deeply, we can slowly but surely build stronger communities filled with compassionate, resilient, and healthy little humans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you operate?
We currently design and build custom spaces in and around the Greater Toronto Area (Canada). If you live outside of the GTA but within Canada we would be happy to work with you on an e-design and work remotely with your local builder to execute the installation.
How much does a Movement Room cost?
The price of a custom Movement Room depends on square footage and which elements you want to include. There are options at almost every price point so contact us and we would be happy to give you an estimate once we understand your space and your needs.
You can also shop our products here.
Is shipping available for your movement equipment?
CALI-bars, rock climbing walls, and accessories are currently available for local pickup in Toronto, or delivery in and around the GTA only. Shipping is not available at this time.
How much space do I need for a Movement Room?
There is no minimum or maximum amount of space required for an active playroom. Whether you have a 4’ blank wall or a 2,000 sq ft warehouse, we can create a space that will get your kiddos moving. Generally speaking, the more space kids have to move, the more time they spend playing, so consider clearing out a section of your basement or converting a sun-room, sitting room, or guest bedroom into a movement room!
For an adult fitness space, think about how much space you would need in order to do jumping jacks and yoga; that’s your minimum space. Now consider all you could do if you converted your rarely-used guest bedroom or basement space into an elegant fitness studio.
Remember, these spaces are beautiful so you’ll want them on display!
How long does it take to build a Movement Room?
The turnaround time for a custom Movement Room is generally between 2-6 weeks. Products on our shop page are available immediately.
How young is too young for a kid’s Movement Room?
My recommendation is to start them as young as possible. The early years are the most crucial in a child’s physical and emotional development. Physical activity and free play are important from as early as year one. I’ve seen 18-month-olds climbing our rock walls and swinging from the trapeze! It’s never too early.
Will my kids grow out of their Movement Room?
These spaces are built to adapt to your growing children. Interchangeable accessories can be switched out as needed and with a few tweaks, your play structure can be turned into a teen or adult calisthenics fitness studio.
Still have questions? Send me an email and I’ll be happy to help!