Donna Parise Byrne, PT, PRC, NCPT and Dr. Sarah Petrich, DPT, PRC, NCPT PRI have been teaching together for over a decade. After co-creating and instructing the Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) Integration for Pilates Course for several years, they co-founded Re-Balance Pilates, a collaborative approach that integrates physical therapy, Postural Restoration®, and Pilates.

At Re-Balance Pilates, they appreciate that neurologically, physiologically, and habitually the human body is asymmetrical. It's this inherent asymmetry, especially in regard to the diaphragm, that dictates the predictable asymmetrical movement and postural patterns seen in clients. The Re-Balance Pilates approach integrates the concepts of the Postural Restoration Institute® with theprinciples of Joseph Pilates in a systematic process to balance these asymmetries for functional and efficient movement.

Donna Parise Byrneis the founder of Pilates Central Wellness. Sheoffers an integrative approach that combines Physical Therapy, Pilates, and Postural Restoration® to support clients across the full spectrum of movement—from rehabilitation through performance and lifelong wellness.

A former dancer with The Washington Ballet, Donna’s career in physical therapy was inspired by her deep understanding of movement and alignment. Donna was an early adopter of integrating Pilates into clinical care and introduced it to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, whereshe led the Performing Arts Program and the chronic pain and arthritis programs,.

Donna is certified in Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation (NCPT) and is a Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) therapist. Under her leadership, Pilates Central Wellnessbecame Illinois’s only Postural Restoration Center. Re-Balance Pilateswas launched withSarah Petrich to bring their science-based movement philosophy to a broader community. Her work is rooted in a passion for education, empowerment, and helping people move with greater strength and ease.

Dr. Sarah Petrichhas been a physical therapist for over 20 years and owns Restore & Rebalance, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from St. Catherine's University and certifications in Postural Restoration® (PRC) and Pilates (NCPT certified) with comprehensive training throughPolestar and APPI. With her background in dance and physical therapy, she helped establish the dance medicine program at Tria Orthopedics and co-founded the Minnesota Dance Medicine Foundation. Dr. Petrich has taught at numerous conferences and serves as a national continuing education instructor with Summit Educationas well as Re-balance Pilates.

Together, their shared dance backgrounds and parallel career paths in physical therapy, Postural Restoration® and Pilates create a unique collaboration that offers comprehensive movement re-education through their Re-Balance Pilates methodology.