HomeStretch
Active Living

In-Home Personal Training for Seniors in Vancouver, BC

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Customized Exercise Plans

For those wanting to stay fit, stabilize their core, and boost their strength. Working together to create a customized exercise plan that you can do on your own or in-person.

In-Home Training Includes

Fall Prevention Training

Balance, posture, coordination and strength exercises designed to reduce the risk of falls. Or prevent their recurrence. A specific focus on lessening the effects of natural muscle loss as we age.

Rehabilitation and Pre-habilitation

Exercise prescription for before and after surgery or any other stressor. Individualized programs depend on your long-term goals.

Accountability, Motivation & Support

Stay on track and focused toward your goals. Benefit from a comprehensive approach to health, considering both physical and mental aspects.

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Meet Melissa, Kinesiologist & Founder

Hi, I'm Melissa, a Western University graduate in Kinesiology and founder of HomeStretch. After working as both a Kinesiologist and Physiotherapy Assistant, I noticed a gap in senior care. Many older adults were given generic exercises or group fitness classes, despite having complex health conditions, years of wear and tear, chronic pain, surgeries, and balance challenges that require individualized attention.

That's why I created HomeStretch.

Our team of compassionate Kinesiologists provides personalized, one-on-one in-home exercise and rehabilitation programs designed specifically for older adults. Every program is customized to your goals, medical history, and lifestyle to help improve strength, balance, mobility, confidence, and independence.

Today, we're proud to serve seniors and their families throughout Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and communities across the Lower Mainland.

At HomeStretch, our mission is simple: to help older adults stay strong, steady, and independent for as long as possible, while giving families confidence that their loved one is receiving the highest quality care at home.

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Expert Care. Personalized for Your Loved Ones.

We believe caring for an aging parent is about much more than exercise. Our in-home personal training for seniors is really about protecting independence, preserving dignity, and helping your loved one continue living safely in the home they love.

Diagram of a five-step plan for senior home care called 'The HomeStretch 5-Step Steady Plan'. Step 1 involves booking an intro call, step 2 is an in-home assessment, step 3 is receiving an exercise prescription, step 4 provides ongoing training and support, and step 5 encourages feeling the difference with improved strength and confidence. There is a button for booking a free intro call and a note about no obligation or pressure.
Diagram of a five-step plan for senior home care called 'The HomeStretch 5-Step Steady Plan'. Step 1 involves booking an intro call, step 2 is an in-home assessment, step 3 is receiving an exercise prescription, step 4 provides ongoing training and support, and step 5 encourages feeling the difference with improved strength and confidence. There is a button for booking a free intro call and a note about no obligation or pressure.

Investing in an in-home kinesiologist isn't just investing in exercise. It's investing in your loved one's safety, comfort, confidence, and independence. It's giving them the support they need today so they can continue enjoying the life they've built tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each program requires an initial consultation in which we meet and collaborate to create an individualized program that best suits your needs. We want to get to know you and your current health abilities so that we can best reach your goals!

  • Our exercise sessions are typically made up of three phases: warm up, conditioning, and stretching. Each of these phases is uniquely designed to meet the needs of our clients - whether that be general fitness, injury rehabilitation, or working towards prehabilitation for an upcoming surgery. By working collaboratively, we will work to form new healthy habits and add the appropriate adaptations as challenges arise.

    During each session you can also expect a chance to socialize with your trainer. We know loneliness can be a big factor in healthy aging and we don’t sleep on a chance to connect!

  • This is entirely up to you! Each selected program varies depending on your goals and fitness level.

    The Canadian exercise guidelines for older adults suggest a minimum of 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise a week, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous exercise a week. In our sessions, we will set you up to safely perform exercises at home, outside your session time, so you can experience the benefits of healthy aging more readily. Remember: we’re working together towards you goals. Teamwork makes the dream work.

  • We currently work in and around the Vancouver, British Columbia area. This includes North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Cambie and Olympic Village.

    If you don’t see your location listed above, don’t worry. Give us a phone call or email to see if we can make the trip to your neighbourhood!

  • Age-related declines can start as early as 35 years old, which is why Home Stretch works with anyone from age 40 - 90. However, there are a number of health standards you must meet before we start working together. Our clients are generally healthy, meaning: a healthy heart, no history of strokes, and an absence of certain medications. Please contact us if you’d like to see if you qualify!

    We are also open to working with seniors living in retirement homes and aging communities.

  • The best part about Home Stretch is that we come to you! Meaning, we will provide the weights, cables and appropriate-sized mats necessary for our sessions together. All you need is sufficient space in your living area to perform stretching and physical exercise.

  • Absolutely! If your parents are on board, and need a hand with booking or scheduling, we will gladly work with you to help facilitate appointments.

  • We offer sessions virtually through online video platforms. Just give us a heads up if this is your preferred method of meeting.

  • Sessions can last anywhere from one to two hours.

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Move Better, Feel Stronger, Live Confidently

All from the Comfort of Your Home

Take the next step toward better mobility

  • “My sessions with Melissa were a success. She provided me with some great exercise post surgery to relieve pain and inflammation after my full knee replacement.”

    - Genny

  • “Melissa gave my mother strategies to become more active in her day- to- day life. I’ve noticed a huge change in her energy and optimism since beginning her HomeStretch journey!"

    - Samantha

  • "As someone that suffers from Osteoarthritis, Melissa was able to provide me with daily stretching and strength exercises to increase my flexibility and range of motion."

    - Stan

Let’s start healthier aging today.

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