Patty Bonafede, a 26-year veteran of the health, fitness and nutrition industry, graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a BA in physical education and education. She has continued her learning and training with the C.H.E.K Institute in Encinitas, CA. During her 4 years of advanced studies with the institute she has become a certified Golf Biomechanic, a Level II Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner. She also studies with the prominent nutritionist and researcher, Robert Crayhon and Designs For Health Institute. There she has earned a position as an Associate Nutritionist. Patty’s continued work with Dr. William Timmins and BioHealth Diagnostic has enabled her to stay on the cutting edge of nutrition and health. Her understanding of diseases such as diabetes, nervous and autoimmune diseases, hormone function and G.I. disfunction

Presently, she has a busy nutrition practice, which includes a successful program working with Diana Schwarzbein a prominent endocrinologist in Santa Barbara. Aside from advising professional athletes and top-level amateurs, she has developed a sound nutrition program that has proven results for anyone desiring to obtain optimal health.

Previously, Patty co-owned her own functional fitness facility, Golf Health & Performance Center in Palm Desert, CA, where she and her partner provided comprehensive orthopedic assessments and corrective and performance exercise programs and physical therapy to athletes and clients of all ages and abilities.

Patty is also currently certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and ACE in group exercise and personal training. She is Pilates certified through Polestar in mat, reformer and Total Gym techniques.

Patty has spoken to a variety of groups about health, fitness and nutrition, has lead workshops for group exercise professionals, been director of various fitness facilities in the desert and is currently a fitness consultant for the Guthy-Renker Corporation in Palm Desert, California.

Patty Bonafede
5300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
Office: 805.461.5459
Cell: 760. 272.1141