ABOUT US
Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha PT, DPT
Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha is a physical therapist and comprehensively trained Pilates instructor who founded Balanced Physical Therapy & Pilates in Charlotte, NC in 2020. Her practice uniquely combines evidence-based physical therapy with the therapeutic benefits of Pilates to help clients achieve optimal movement, strength, and pain relief.
Bridget's journey into movement science began at Elon University, where she developed an independent major in Dance Science, studying biomechanics and injury prevention. This foundation in movement analysis led her to work as Director of Dance Medicine and Conditioning in a physical therapy practice, where she discovered her passion for helping people overcome physical limitations and improve their quality of life.
After earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kentucky, Bridget practiced in Minneapolis, MN, where she specialized in treating chronic low back and neck pain. neck pain.
At Balanced Physical Therapy & Pilates, Bridget integrates her extensive background as both a physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor to provide comprehensive care, in both physical therapy sessions and in her small group classes. Her approach combines traditional physical therapy techniques with Pilates-based exercises to address each client's unique needs, whether they're recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking to improve their overall movement quality and strength. Bridget's dual expertise allows her to seamlessly blend therapeutic intervention with movement education, helping clients not only recover from injuries but also develop the body awareness and strength needed to prevent future problems and enhance their daily activities.
Dr. Colleen Connolly PT, DPT
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.
Kristin Hietbrink PT
Kristin is a pelvic floor physical therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, and pelvic health. She specializes in helping individuals restore strength, mobility, and function through a comprehensive, whole-body approach to rehabilitation.
Kristin is a Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and has a particular passion for supporting women during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and return to exercise. By combining her orthopedic background with pelvic health expertise, she helps patients address the root causes of pain, dysfunction, and movement limitations so they can return to the activities they love with confidence.
Outside of the clinic, Kristin is a busy mom of three soccer-playing boys. She loves spending time outdoors, listening to music, drinking good coffee, and staying active whenever she can.
Tiffany Bishop
Tiffany Bishop is a comprehensively trained Balanced Body Pilates instructor and licensed clinical mental health counselor certified in perinatal mental health. She began her Pilates teaching journey in 2023 after discovering it during her own postpartum recovery, where the practice helped her reconnect with her body and focus more on how movement feels rather than how it looks.
Tiffany brings her background in maternal mental health into her teaching, with a focus on nervous system regulation, body awareness, and helping people reconnect with themselves through movement. Her classes are warm, welcoming spaces for everyone, especially those who may not always see themselves reflected in wellness spaces. Participants are encouraged to slow down, tune in, challenge themselves, and focus on progress over perfection while finding joy in movement.
Jennifer Carpenter
As a former competitive tennis player and avid runner, fitness has always been a massive part of Jennifer's life. However, after suffering a pars fracture, she had to completely re-evaluate how she moved. That injury led her to discover Pilates, which completely transformed her recovery and became her ultimate rehabilitation tool.
Now, as a comprehensively trained, Balanced Body-certified instructor, Jennifer's goal is to help clients build a resilient, pain-free body. She specializes in small-group reformer classes, blending a strong emphasis on core alignment with structured, purposeful flows. Having navigated her own rehabilitation, she brings a deep understanding of movement mechanics, injury prevention, and the importance of cross-training to her teaching. Her sessions are designed to cultivate high body awareness, ensuring every movement is efficient, focused, and supportive of the client's unique goals.
Whether a client is an athlete looking to enhance performance or someone recovering from an injury, Jennifer provides individualized attention to help them move optimally and feel their absolute best.
Outside of the studio, Jennifer loves traveling with her husband, hiking, and getting out on the tennis court whenever she can. She cherishes spending quality time with her kids, Karris and Gavin, and her dog, Benny.
Valentyna Voloshyna
Valentyna has been connected to movement for most of her life. She danced throughout childhood and her teenage years, later discovering yoga in high school and eventually became a yoga instructor. In 2019, she began practicing Pilates and quickly felt drawn to the method. Wanting to deepen her practice, Valentyna began private Pilates sessions in 2020 with an instructor who trained under Lolita San Miguel, a Pilates Elder and second-generation teacher. Through this experience, she developed a deeper appreciation for the classical foundations of Pilates, including precision, control, alignment, and intentional movement.
After building a strong personal connection to Pilates and taking weekly private sessions for five years, Valentyna decided to further her education in the summer of 2025 by pursuing certification in Mat and Reformer Pilates through Balanced Body.
Valentyna brings a thoughtful, encouraging, and movement-focused approach to her teaching. Her sessions emphasize proper form, body awareness, controlled movement, and helping clients build strength and confidence at their own pace. She especially enjoys working with clients one-on-one through private sessions, where she can provide individualized attention and help each person move in a way that feels supportive and effective for their body.
Outside of Pilates, Valentyna enjoys dancing, hiking, spending time outdoors, taking barre classes, strength training, spending time with family, and taking her cat on walks.
Constance Kirnie
Constance Kirnie is from Rochester, NY, but moved to the Charlotte area in 2018 with her husband. Her role at Balanced will be as an admin assistant to the team. She will be doing the primary communications via both email and phone to help assist the team in smoothly getting current and potential new clients set up with appointments at Balanced, providing updates, and answering questions.
In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband (Seth) and their 2 boys (Briggs & Nolan). They like to find local coffee shops on the weekends and go hiking along with their sweet silver lab Noomi!