THE PILATES GATHERING 2025
26th & 27th September 2025
STIRLING, SCOTLAND
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STIRLING COURT, UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, STIRLING SCOTLAND
We gather under the Monument to Freedom, The Wallace Monument, with Stirling Castle just across the river. An inspiring place with a mission.
We are offering an extraordinary selection of sessions, over two days, with international presenters who have an ethos of sharing their Pilates knowledge, passion and experience. We have selected presenters who not only bring an abundance of energy and enthusiasm, but will inspire confidence in you, giving you the freedom to develop your own unique teaching skills and path.
Once again we have the tremendous support of Balanced Body who will provide us with quality Reformers, Pilates Chairs, mats and arcs. We will also welcome Spinefitter to our event. Whether you are new or familiar to the apparatus, our sessions will offer something for everyone.
This is your chance to take some time for yourself with likeminded individuals who share your passion. We cannot wait to connect with you. Our mission is to create a global community of teachers who support one another; learning, laughing and growing together. For further information, please click here
OUR PRESENTERS
JUIE DRIVER
Julie is an award winning, internationally renowned Pilates teacher with over two decades of teaching experience, in 2014 Julie was awarded the title of “Pilates Anytime” International Instructor of the Year.
As well as training Pilates teachers Julie coaches equestrians of all levels from the weekend rider to the elite athlete and is currently the Pilates teacher for the Wesko Foundation three-day-eventing team.
Julie brings her infectious energy to Scotland for the first time and will have you smiling and energised for more.
MYSTERY PRESENTER
JOAKIM VALSINGER
2nd Generation Pilates Instructor Joakim set up Bälans in 2005. He is an Award-winning Fitness Instructor, has Advanced Pilates Qualifications including the prestigious NCPT Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (formerly known as the PMA), and is also a Sports Therapist. Alongside running Bälans in Perth.
In 2014 Joakim was awarded the Spirit of Flame at the UK Active Awards ceremony where the best and the brightest in the Fitness Industry are recognised for their efforts. Joakim beat some very worthy candidates from some of the biggest gyms all over the UK in the category which applauds individuals for going ‘above and beyond’ with the aim of getting more people more active more often. Joakim trained as a Pilates Instructor with the Pilates Foundation, before qualifying as an Instructor with Body Control Pilates in 2004. He has a Level 4 Lower Back Pain Specialist Pilates accreditation with REPs, the Register of Exercise Professionals. Joakim is one of only a handful of Pilates Instructors in the UK who can claim direct lineage from Joseph Pilates, having completed a two year course with Lolita San Miguel- the Pilates Master Mentor Program. Lolita is one of the 1st Generation Pilates Elders, having trained and been certified by Joseph Pilates himself in New York City in the 1960’s.Joakim’s skills have been tested and honed under Lolita’s Mentorship and in 2015 Lolita invited Joakim to attend further training to become an Educator for her Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Course – Lolita’s Legacy. Joakim is now running regular Courses teaching the next generation of Pilates Instructors.
CAMERON ANGUS
Cameron is a collector of great ways to get people well, through movement and a positive mind set. He is a Clinical Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with 40 years experience. Including a career as a military physiotherapist. He has special interests in chronic pain, spinal, pelvic and shoulder problems, whiplash and headaches. Cameron came across Pilates in the 1980s and learnt via J Grimes initially. A renowned Pilates teacher and international lecturer he trained as a fully certified studio pilates teacher over 30 years ago. He now trains pilates and other movement related instructors himself. Cameron has extensive experience in bodywork, performance and rehabilitation. Uniquely, Cameron may have been the first to teach pilates in Iraq and Afghanistan! He has a passion in bringing best practice to the movement world. Understanding peoples motivations, and encouraging individuals to find their passion and enjoy movement and body ownership. His experience, knowledge and a positive approach create a unique blend, to help professionals and clients foster their health and education needs. The Pilates Gathering is Camerons vision and passion to bring more education, shared practice and develop teachers in Scotland and beyond.
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DUNCAN ORROCK
Aside from Pilates, Duncan is a keen runner, having taken part in over 40 marathons and half marathons and works with lots of local runners on improving running technique. Duncan uses his in-depth knowledge of running form and conditioning to design dedicated Pilates sessions for runners.
SPINEFITTER by SISSEL® Educator, Duncan has been teaching Pilates for over 17 years and has been part of the Teacher Training team for Body Control Pilates for the last 12 years. Duncan is certified in all aspects of Matwork and Studio Equipment. He is also a keen runner, having competed in 21 marathons, four 50k’s and numerous half marathons and 10k races. Duncan developed the Pilates for Runners teacher training course, and along with this he now teaches his own movement workshops around the UK. Duncan has completed 9 days of the AiM (Anatomy in Motion) Immersion course, and the Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Lower Limb. Duncan runs his own Studio, and he also teaches out of a studio at the Victoria Park Harriers running club in London. Duncan has been a keen advocate of the benefits of using the SPINEFITTER right from their original launch.
Having grown up in India, Colombia, Brazil and Spain, Duncan teaches in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
VENUE
CHECK OUT OUR BEAUTIFUL VENUE AND THE AMAZING AREA OF STIRLING. BRAVEHEART AND OUTLANDER LOCATIONS. HISTORY, LOCHS AND GLENS PLUS FABULOUS HOSPITALITY. SPEND SOME TIME AFTER OR BEFORE THE EVENT AND EXPLORE AN INCREDIBLE AREA OF SCOTLAND.
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