HomeStretch Active Living
Helping your loved ones stay strong, steady & independent- one small step at a time.
5/5
(14 reviewers)
Type:
Home Care Company
Languages:
English, French, Cantonese, Italian, Mandarin
PSW price range:
$95/hour - $140/hour
PSW average hourly rate for 4-hour shift:
From $100/hour
Minimum Visit Hours:
1 hour(s)
Service Area
Thunder Bay, Dundas, Haldimand, Hamilton, Burlington, Markham, Mississauga, North York, Scarborough, Durham Region, Brantford, Waterloo, Cambridge, Niagara Region, Peterborough, Lindsay
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About Us
HomeStretch Active Living provides personalized in-home kinesiology and personal training for seniors across Ontario. Our Registered Kinesiologists specialize in post-surgical rehabilitation, fall prevention training, strength and balance, mobility, and healthy aging. Whether you're recovering from a hip or knee replacement, looking to improve confidence while walking, or simply want to stay active as you age, we're here to help you move with strength, safety, and confidence.
Levels of Care
We specialize in in-home post-surgical rehabilitation, fall prevention, and personal training for seniors, delivered by Registered Kinesiologists. Our services also support older adults living with arthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, joint replacements, chronic pain, balance and mobility challenges, frailty, and general age-related weakness.
Approach to Care
What makes HomeStretch different is that we don't just focus on exercise—we focus on helping older adults continue living the life they love. Our Registered Kinesiologists provide one-on-one, in-home care that is compassionate, personalized, and grounded in the science of healthy aging. We take the time to understand each person's story, adapting every program to their unique needs, whether they're recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply wanting to stay strong and independent. Our goal is to help every client move with greater confidence while giving families peace of mind that their loved one is receiving expert, specialized care.
Care Team
Registered Kinesiologists and Physiotherapists
Accreditation
HomeStretch Active Living is led by Registered Kinesiologists licensed with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (COKO) and/or provincial regulatory bodies where services are provided. Registration means our practitioners have met rigorous education, competency, and professional standards, maintain continuing education, carry professional liability insurance, and are accountable to a regulated governing body. For families, this provides confidence that your loved one is receiving safe, evidence-based care from qualified healthcare professionals.
Certifications, Licenses & Training
Kinesiologist Registration Certified Personal Training for Older Adults Certified Brain Health Training All team members maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification and a police check for vulnerable sectors.
Initial Assessment Overview HomeStretch Active Living
Every new client begins with a comprehensive 60-minute in-home assessment conducted by a Registered Kinesiologist. We review medical history, current health conditions, medications, previous surgeries, falls history, and personal goals. We then assess strength, balance, mobility, gait, posture, flexibility, and functional movements used in daily life. We also identify potential fall risks within the home environment. Based on our findings, we develop a personalized exercise and rehabilitation plan tailored to the client's abilities, goals, and healthcare recommendations. We take the time to answer questions and ensure both the client and their family feel confident in the plan moving forward.
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Home Care Audit Responses for HomeStretch Active Living
Date completed: September 29, 2026
Home care audits are used to identify how each home care listed on Elderado operates as a company. Elderado proactively reviews these audits and prompts companies to keep them updated and accurate over time.
Your name
Melissa Gunstone
Your job title
Founder & CEO
What is the legal name of the organization?
HomeStretch Active Living
When was the organization incorporated or registered as a business?
September 28, 2022
What is the business address of the organization?
11 Shoreline Lane, Port Dover Ontario N0A1N7
What is the name and job title of the most senior person(s) responsible for the organization?
Melissa Gunstone, Registered Kinesiologist
What are the names and job titles for the senior leadership team?
Kayleigh Bush, Builder Kin - Regional leader, Niagara Grace Melick, Builder Kin - Regional leader, GTA Javon McDonald, Builder Kin - Regional leader, Hamilton
Is there a doctor, nurse, or regulated health professional in Ontario in a leadership position at the organization?
Yes, a regulated health professional that is not a doctor or nurse
If you selected 'Yes, a regulated health professional that is not a doctor or nurse', what type of regulated health professional are they?
Registered Kinesiologist
What type(s) of insurance does the organization currently have?
Commercial General Liability (CGL) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Cyber Liability Insurance Abuse / Molestation Liability Coverage Commercial Property / Equipment Insurance Business Interruption Insurance
Are you currently Accredited?
Yes
If you are currently Accredited, which organization are you Accredited with?
College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
If you are not currently Accredited, are you in the process to become Accredited?
No response by company.
Do you have a Temporary Help Agency License?
No
Do you ensure a Police Check has been completed for all Team Members who interact with clients prior to their first interaction with a client?
Yes
What type of Police Check do you have completed?
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
How do you confirm PSW qualifications?
Contact the PSW program or school they graduated from to confirm information
How do you confirm other care providers' education and qualifications?
Require a copy of their degree, diploma, or certificate Contact references Skills-based interview or practical assessment Check with their association or regulatory body
Do you require Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) membership for every PSW you employ?
No
Do you only consider PSWs who have graduated from National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) programs?
No
Do you confirm every nurse you employ is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario?
N/A (don't employ nurses)
Are care providers employees or contractors?
All contractors
If a care provider is an employee, are they covered by WSIB?
No response by company.
If a care provider is a contractor, what insurance do you require they have prior to engaging with a client? How do you confirm they have that insurance?
Before a subcontracted kinesiologist sees a client, we require proof of their own professional liability insurance covering kinesiology services. We collect the insurance certificate during onboarding and check the insured name, coverage details, and expiry date. We also verify their registration and standing with the applicable provincial kinesiology regulator or association. We request updated proof of insurance when the policy renews.
I confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that it may be relied upon.
Yes, I confirm
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Last modified on Oct 2, 2026