Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha
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.
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
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.
Dr. Julie Brace
Dr. Julie Brace is a physical therapist based in Charlotte, NC.
She attended Elon University for her B.S. in Exercise Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees. While at Elon University, she was a four-year NCAA Division 1 soccer player. During her graduate studies at Elon, Julie gained experience working with NCAA Division 1 athletes in a number of sports - football, track, tennis and more - facilitating safe return to sport and optimal sport performance. She is a Certified Champion Performance Specialist (CP-S), trained to help athletes of all ages, and a Certified Therapist in Myofascial Trigger Point/Dry Needling (CMTPT/DN). She is also certified in post-concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation, and has trained in LSVT BIG to treat Parkinson's Disease.
Julie has worked in acute hospital and inpatient rehabilitation settings in the Charlotte area and has since specialized in the outpatient world, treating patients with orthopedic and neurologic dysfunction. In her free time, Julie loves to spend time with her husband and their golden retriever, Rudd.
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!!).
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!