Experience, insight, and practical guidance for meaningful change.
The Dr. Donna Institute brings together nearly 30 years of healthcare experience, personal perspective, and real-world practice knowledge to create education, resources, and strategies people can use in their lives and work.
Education shaped by real experience
The Dr. Donna Institute was created to turn decades of personal and professional experience into practical education that helps people better understand what needs to change and what to do next.
Its work is shaped by Dr. Donna Pontoriero's experience as a midlife woman, healthcare professional, practice owner, program developer, and educator. After working with thousands of women and building a successful wellness practice, she understands that meaningful change requires more than information. It requires honest guidance, realistic strategies, and a deeper understanding of the person in front of you.
Meet Dr. Donna Pontoriero
Dr. Donna Pontoriero is a chiropractor, practice owner, educator, and program developer with nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare.
She has worked with thousands of women navigating challenges involving weight, health, habits, confidence, and the changes that often occur during midlife. Her perspective is also personal. After struggling with her own weight, Dr. Donna lost more than 120 pounds through nutrition and exercise.
She also understands the realities of building and running a successful health and wellness practice — developing programs and protocols, training teams and health coaches, and strengthening consultation systems focused on better client communication, commitment, and outcomes.
Midlife Revival Studio with Dr. Donna
Support for your changing body — and the woman living in it.
Midlife can affect your weight, energy, sleep, habits, confidence, motivation, and the way you feel in your own body.
Midlife Revival Studio provides practical education, honest guidance, and useful resources to help you understand what may be changing, look more closely at your current patterns, and begin taking realistic steps forward.
The Midlife Reset Self-Audit
You know something needs to change. This helps you understand where to begin.
A guided workbook for women who feel frustrated, disconnected, or unsure about what is getting in the way of their health and well-being. Not another rigid diet plan or quick-fix challenge — an honest look at the everyday patterns affecting how you feel.
- Energy and motivation
- Protein and hydration
- Cravings and late-night snacking
- Weekday and weekend habits
- Stress and self-care
- Confidence and self-image
- Relationships and family routines
- Changes you're ready to make
Practice Growth Lab
Better consultations. Stronger practices. Greater client outcomes.
Practical training and resources for health and wellness professionals who want to improve consultations, strengthen client communication, develop more effective systems, and grow a healthier practice.