functional exercise specialist
Gina Vitale
SHE/HER
Services available nationwide

Hi, I’m Gina! I’m a functional exercise specialist, Pilates mat instructor, and licensed physical therapist assistant with 30 years of hands-on patient care. My journey into physical therapy began at 13 after a severe back injury from gymnastics, sparking my passion for sports medicine and rehab.
I started my career in outpatient sports medicine, treating a variety of injuries and post-op conditions before transitioning into home health, where I gained a deeper understanding of functional mobility in real-life settings. Along the way, I fell in love with Pilates and became certified in mat instruction, blending it into my therapy practice to help patients move better and feel stronger.
After relocating to Seattle in 2017, I expanded my expertise in work injury rehab, Myofascial Release, yoga-based movement, and nutrition, always emphasizing a holistic, patient-centered approach. In 2023, I stepped away from clinical care to prepare for a long-planned move to Italy and shifted my focus to health-based content writing. While writing allows me to educate and inspire, I missed the personal connection of hands-on care.
Now, as a functional exercise specialist, I get to do what I love—helping people move better, feel better, and take charge of their health.
Options for Care and Prices:
Therapeutic Exercises
If you’re finding it difficult to move as freely as you once did—whether due to stiffness, chronic illness, injury recovery, or ongoing discomfort—our functional exercise specialist is here to help. Through tailored exercise programs and guided practice, you’ll learn how to improve mobility, enhance strength, and reduce strain on your body. Our approach focuses on safe, targeted movements that support your day-to-day activities and help you regain the confidence to enjoy the things you love.
60 minute initial assessment: $100
20 minute private: $30
45 minute private: $80
1 month of written programming/20 minute program check-in: $25
Pilates
Pilates is a low-impact workout system that emphasizes core strength, alignment, and controlled movement. Through deliberate exercises focused on proper technique and fluid motion, Pilates helps improve posture, enhance balance, and build a stable foundation to support everyday activities and overall fitness.
20 minute private: $30
45 minute private: $80
GET IN TOUCH
gina@balanceandbirch.com