Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha
Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha is a physical therapist based in Charlotte, NC.
She attended Elon University where she began training as a BFA Dance Performance and Choreography major. After many dance-related injuries, she began studying dance biomechanics and injury prevention. This interest led her to develop an independent major in Dance Science. After completing her BA in Dance Science, Bridget worked as Director of Dance Medicine and Conditioning in a physical therapy practice. While working closely with physical therapists there, it became clear that physical therapy would be a great career path to help both dancers and non-dancers rehabilitate from injuries and improve their quality of life.
Bridget went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. Prior to relocating to Charlotte, she has been a practicing physical therapist in Minneapolis, MN where she specialized in working with dancers, runners, and treating chronic low back and neck pain. Bridget has also worked as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor. Her dance biomechanics research has been presented internationally. She is also an active member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science.
Dr. Colleen Connolly
Dr. Colleen Connolly is a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist based in Charlotte, NC.
She was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD and graduated with her B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland. Colleen went on to attend High Point University, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. During this time Colleen underwent Balanced Body Mat and Reformer Pilates training.
Colleen’s passion lies in the treatment of pelvic floor, orthopedic, and sports injuries. She has extensive training and experience treating all people with pelvic floor diagnosis. She aims to provide a human-centered approach, addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of pelvic health. Whether you're experiencing pain, discomfort, or seeking preventive care, her goal is to empower you with knowledge, mobility and strength training and hands-on techniques that promote healing and regain your confidence in your daily life.
In her free time she enjoys hiking, exploring Charlotte’s food scene, and spending time with her Bernedoodle, Bosun.
Sarah Clifford
Sarah Clifford’s introduction with Pilates came with watching her mom workout to Denise Austin on VHS in the late 90’s. Little did she know that after 16 years as a dancer and performer, she would turn to Pilates for a safe method of working out after injury.
After graduating from Seton Hall University with a Bachelors in Theatre Performance, she decided to pursue her Pilates Teacher Training through Club Pilates in Westfield. There under the careful instruction of Master Trainer Gina Berta, she comprehensively trained in mat and reformer Pilates, springboard, barre, TRX and trigger point therapy. She is currently pursuing a certification in Pre and Postnatal exercise through Girls Gone Strong.
Her passion lies in showing people how Pilates can enhance their everyday life, and empower them to live confidently. She enjoys creating dynamic and effective flows for her clients and loves that there is always something new to learn on the reformer.
When she is not teaching Pilates, Sarah enjoys cycling, traveling and spending time on Wrightsville Beach with her college sweetheart, Brian and their rescue terrier, Marty.
Jessica Norwood
Jessica was born and raised in Calvert County, Maryland. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2017 and fell in love with fitness in college. Her friends encouraged her to teach group classes and share her passion for health and wellness with others. Her favorite Pilates exercise is the plank - there are so many variations! After a long day of work, you can find her watching Netflix or enjoying long walks with her husband Stefan, and their two Pomeranians, Biff and Dash.
Virginia Ingram
Virginia Ingram, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a stress kitten, a lover of Pilates and spin classes, and a Speech-Language Pathologist. She is jovial, talkative, and likes to understand how things work. Like most people today, she is looking for new ways to manage the stress in her daily life and be a better version of herself.
She founded Harmony Charlotte - a private practice focusing on hearing, breathing, and speaking. She specializes in working with adults with cochlear implants (hearing), people who want to reduce anxiety or perform better when exercising (breathing), or who want to perform better at work (speaking). She works out of Balanced PT & Pilates and in the community.
She travels as often as her schedule allows and has lived in three countries, five states, and with people from 11 countries. She graduated from UNC Greensboro in 1998 and acquired her M.S. in communications disorders at the University of Tennessee in 2019. She and her husband live in Mint Hill, surrounded by greyhounds. Her favorite Pilates exercise is the 100 (it’s all about breathing!!).