Expert Kinesiologists
In the comfort of your home.
“It’s crucial to have professionals who understand the unique needs of seniors and can tailor a fitness program just for you. At Homestretch Active Living, we send professional kinesiologists with the experience and training to work safely and effectively with older adults. Our goal is to help you maintain your strength, mobility, and confidence for years to come."
—Melissa, Kinesiologist & Founder
Our Team
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Pauline Helmke - South Granville
I am a professional Kinesiologist for Seniors servicing the False Creek and South Granville area. I’m passionate about exercise as a means to improve quality of life, and the importance of developing a positive relationship to working out by experiencing it as fun and rewarding.
I specialize in working on strength retention, mobility and improved daily physical function, as well as prevention of disease and cognitive decline caused by physical inactivity.
I tailor my approach to each individual client, focusing on what is important to them and helping them improve their overall health in a way that is enjoyable, and that they look forward to. I like building a close connection with each of my clients.
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Allen Carpio - UBC/ Kerrisdale
I’m Allen, a UBC Kinesiology graduate providing in-home personal training for older adults across Delta, Richmond, all the way out to UBC.
I specialize in helping seniors prevent muscle loss, improve balance, and reduce the risk of falls through safe, personalized exercise programs. My approach is both clinical and compassionate—I focus on meeting you where you’re at and building confidence step by step.
Through customized one-on-one sessions in the comfort of your home, I’ll help you feel stronger, steadier, and more confident so you can keep doing the activities you love for longer.
I’m passionate about my run club and helping others enjoy movement as much as I do!
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Zoe (Xuying) Zhou - Downtown Vancouver
As a kinesiologist, I really enjoy working with older adult clients. I focus on individualized treatment plans, integrating rehab exercises into daily activities to prevent injury, improving function and support long-term progress.
I’ve completed my Diploma of Kineisology at Langara college, and studied Kinetics at UBC. I value continuing education and believe that ongoing learning improves my professional development and supports strong clinical practice.
I enjoy hiking and exploring different forms of physical activity outside of work. I speak fluent Mandarin and Cantonese.
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Paige Reinhard- North Vancouver
I completed my Master’s in Kinesiology in 2021 at the University of British Columbia and have spent the last few years working as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist. I believe movement should be enjoyable so I create individualized plans with strategies for behaviour change to help my clients reach their goals.
Education is key to my approach—I want my clients to feel confident and capable on their own. As a collegiate lightweight rower, I earned two national titles, and now I channel my energy into boxing and Muay Thai!
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Michelle- Burnaby
I specialize in providing in-home kinesiology and personal training for older adults in Burnaby.
My focus is on fall prevention, muscle loss (sarcopenia) prevention, balance training, and functional strength. Every program is personalized to your abilities, health history, and goals- whether that’s walking more confidently, getting up from a chair with ease, or continuing to enjoy daily activities without fear of falling.
I take a calm, supportive, and encouraging approach, creating a comfortable environment where seniors feel empowered, not pushed. All sessions are one-on-one and in the comfort of your home, making exercise accessible, convenient, and effective.

