Your Best Age

Patti Bishop, BSc, RHN

Vancouver's Premier Active Aging Specialist

My Why

MY WHY

My name is Patti Bishop and I am the owner of Your Best Age. I was inspired to start my career in fitness by my parents; they were always doing awesome stuff together from canoeing in the BC Summer Games to competing in our town's annual river raft race (which they won two years in a row). My dad competed in logger sports and did some solo paddling competitions while my mom played softball and basketball. She was also a Physical Education teacher, our softball coach and though I was very shy, always encouraged me to join any sport I wanted (which I did!). Our parents took us skiiing every weekend and hiking all over the Kootenays in the summer - picking huckleberries and swimming when possible (no matter the temperature of the water!)

My grandparents, however, are the reason I love to work with aging

adults. Coming from a small town in the West Kootenays, we lived

really close to grandpa and grandma. I loved them fiercely and they

were like second parents to me and my sisters. When we were sick

and had to leave school early, grandpa or grandma was always there

to pick us up.

Even though we lived in quite an active part of B.C., my grandma

never exercised; even living a few blocks away from the grocery

store, she had my grandpa drive her. She didn't like to exercise but

she LOVED to garden and grew the most beautiful flowers and

strawberries.

When grandpa passed away, grandma remained on her own. I vividly remember the day I was visiting her on one of my trips home - she fell going up the stairs. After a few more falls, she moved to an independent living home. Then, a few years later, she had a stroke. This was the start of her long decline. The stroke, coupled with her weak body, made it hard for her to recover. During this time, I vowed that I would NEVER let this happen to any of my clients and would do everything I could to help keep them strong and healthy.

My grandma passed away a few years ago and I was honored to be at her side. I loved her so much and I miss her every day. I own this business as an homage to Bob and Mary; my grandpa and grandma - two of the greatest loves of my life.

CORE VALUES

Vision, Mission and Core Values

Vision

To be the Canadian Leader and Authority in Nutrition and Lifestyle for Aging Adults.

Mission

To create both individual and group nutrition and lifestyle programs for aging adults who want to become or remain strong, healthy, happy, vital and independent for as long as possible.

Core Values

1. Professionalism We believe in professional appearance and behaviour while with our clients. We work to help keep our workspace tidy and organized and we do not judge our clients or our co-workers. We do not gossip.

2. Solution Focused

We want to help our clients find solutions vs simply giving our opinions. Within the work/gym environment we will find solutions vs complaining.

3. Exceptional Role Models

We love what we do and strive to be a role model of healthy living for our clients. We also believe in goal-setting and working to achieve our goals.

4. Respect for Elders

We respect our elders and are focused on helping them remain strong and independent for as long as possible.

5. 100% Client Focused

We build long-term, generational relationships. One of our best qualities is our focus on our clients - we pay attention to their form, health, mindset and make changes to their program accordingly.

Upcoming Talks

Pinetree Secondary School

Grade 10 Planning

Wednesday, Nov 27th

Pinetree Secondary School

Grade 12 PE

Wednesday, Nov 27th

UPCOMING TALKS

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

I can now keep pace with my kids and they are so proud of me.

"I would like to thank Patti Bishop for my 'lifestyle change'. Over the past year, she has provided continuous encouragement. She created an exercise program that works especially for me. I can now keep pace with my kids and they are so proud of me. I could never have done this all without Patti!"

-Cheryl Laxdal

She took the time to find out from me what goals I wanted to reach.

"Patti's positive attitude and professionalism coupled with her expertise and dedication proved to be the combination I needed to get started on the road to wellness. Patti recognized my strengths and weaknesses almost immediately. She took the time to find out from me what goals I wanted to reach. Because of these efforts, Patti was able to create a fantastic program for me - a program I have decided to and am able to maintain" - Chris Gerritson

This has given me a freedom to return to a number of activities

with renewed confidence

"I have worked out with a number of personal trainers and can attest to the fact that Patti is certainly one of the best that I have ever seen. Her ability to empathize with a client and provide creative and challenging fitness programs is extraordinary. As someone who has come off of five knee surgeries, I can attest that Patti made some significant changes in my health and with a real focus on gaining back a great deal of confidence I had lost in my knees. The program that Patti placed me on has significantly increased not only the strength in my knees but also the stability. This has given me a freedom to return to a number of activities with renewed confidence"

- Damien Mills