The Presenters
Nikki Chrysostomou
Nikki is passionate about her teaching and strives others to be the best they can be. Her dance background, lead into becoming a Pilates teacher in 2002. A Gyrotonic teacher in 2005 and a cranial sacral therapist in 2015. She studied with Polestar and Michael King and now continues her education through Elizabeth Larkam, Todd Garcia, Thomas Myers, Jaap VanDerMal, Balanced Body and Elissa Dell. Her interests are anatomy, embryology, fascia, biotensegrity and spirit. Nikki is a Master Teacher for Balanced Body and founded the Tranquility Pilates Studio in 2005. She has dedicated her life to movement and helping others. 
Gillian Wrigley MCSP Gillian’s love of dance and movement from an early age led her into a career in physiotherapy. While working as a spinal specialist physiotherapist in Edinburgh Gillian became more aware of the relevance of Pilates for clients suffering with low back pain, acknowledging that in this population all too often the deep abdominal muscles as well as the spinal muscles became inefficient. At this point Gillian undertook Pilates training, initially at the home of the Birmingham Royal Ballet then with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI). Gillian has been teaching mat based Pilates in the Scottish Borders for over 8 years now and has a loyal band of participants which has grown rapidly over the years from one class in a local music school to 17 classes in her own Physiotherapy and Pilates studio. Gillian continues to work as a respected clinician and mentor within the NHS and whenever time permits attends dance class or takes to the easier mountain bike trails in the beautiful Scottish Borders. “I continue to find the diverse movement patterns and faulty movement strategies adopted by clients truly fascinating and feel refreshed and satisfied in the ability to address this through Pilates to the advantage of the client” 
Suus Wilms- Janssen Owner Pilates Unites and founder of Pilates Community Nederland. Balanced Body faculty trainer Suus started out as an aerobics, fitness and yoga instructor(1990),followed by a Pilates journey in the late 90’s by which she wasintrigued immediately and hooked by the method ever since. She worked and trained with Michael King and Nuala Coombs (Pilates Institute approx. 2004), Polestar (studio & rehab 2007-2008), Lolita’s Pilates Master Mentor Program (2008-2010), Balanced Body faculty training (2009) and studied with Kathy Corey in her Mentor program (2015-2017). She had the privilege to meet and work with many inspiring Mentors throughout the years, amongst whom are Lolita san Miguel and Kathy Corey (furthermore Alan Herdman, Ton Voogt and Michael Fritzke, Elizabeth Larkam, Julian Littleford and many, many more). They all inspired her to teach the Pilates method with passion, both for her studio clients as well as the instructors that come to her for education. Her aim is to be an inspiration to others by teaching Pilates with equal quality and passion. Pilates to Suus Wilms is a never ending interesting journey, fun to learn, do and teach. She is proud to be able to pass on the Pilates Legacy to many others and help keep the Pilates spirit alive. 
Michael King Michael has been working with the Pilates technique for 40 years. He originally worked with the technique as a dancer at the London School of Contemporary Dance. In 1982 he opened his own studio, Body Control, in connection with the newly formed Pineapple Dance Studios in Covent Garden London. Two years later he was offered a position in Texas managing the Pilates studio at the Houston Ballet Company where he stayed until 1990. During this time sponsored by the Houston Ballet Michael travelled across the USA visiting and training at studios. In New York with Carla Trier and with Romana Kryzanowska at the original Pilates Studio in New York. Michael also worked in the Voight Centre in LA for five years teaching fitness programs as as well as at many other Pilates Studios including Winsor Pilates in Los Angeles. He moved back to Europe in 1995 where following a two year contract in Switzerland he returned to London. Michael was the founder and Director of the Pilates Institute UK until 2008 and has since been running his own training school MK Pilates Michael 's reputation as a renowned presenter both in Fitness and Pilates has been established since 1980. His training programs are now taught in over 32 countries worldwide and has been instrumental in the development of national and international standards in recent years. Fiona Carter
Fiona is a Comprehensive Trained Pilates teacher whose wide experience and training background makes her a popular teacher of both clients and other teachers. She is on the board of Directors for the Pilates Foundation. Fiona began her career in the health and fitness industry nearly 30 years ago. In 1999 she trained through the Body Control Pilates Association with Lynne Robinson, Helge Fisher, Paul Maclinden and Gordon Thomson. Since then she has been fortunate to study various styles of Pilates with many experienced and diverse teachers such as Elizabeth Larkham in San Francisco, Kelly Kane and Matt MuColloch in New York, and completed the Kathy Grant Heritage Training with Cara Reeser. In addition to Pilates, Fiona has studied a wide variety of movement modalities. She brings all of this to her teaching and believes firmly that Pilates is never a one size fits all deal. She is passionate about demystifying how the body works empowering students to build awareness and confidence in there own body and Pilates Practice. Fiona currently teaches in Edinburgh and Stirling at the Ergotonics Studio where she is involved with teacher training and development. |
Maximilian Stohr PMA®-CPT Atelier Pilates® Academy Educator Maximilian has a 10-year background playing soccer as well as 10 years experience teaching safe-sport and racecar driving for one of the oldest and most reputable schools in Europe, Guidare Pilotare. It was during this time that he found a passion for educating and passing on his knowledge to his students. In the same year, he encountered the Pilates world as an interpreter and continued studying various methods. Maximilian is a certified Postural Educator and has PowerPlate Medical Advanced, Polestar Mat, and Gyrotonic and Nordic Walking certifications. He's also “Motr & Bodhi” Balanced Body Faculty since 2014, Blackroll® Master Trainer and GB affiliate (GymnasticBodies) since 2015. After joining with Cinzia, he opened Atelier Pilates in 2008. A few years later, he completed with success the Fletcher Pilates® Comprehensive Program and received his PMA certification in 2011. From 2011 to 2015 he's been Fletcher Pilates Faculty and International Pilates presenter. Now he's been running his own International Pilates School: Atelier Pilates® Academy. 
Joakim Valsinger
Joakim is an Award Winning Fitness Instructor and a Lolita San Miguel disciple having graduated from her Pilates Master Mentor Program in 2015. He runs Bälans Pilates Studio and Treatment Rooms in Perth where he lives with his wife and baby daughter. Joakim was the first person in the UK to become an Educator for Lolita’s Legacy, Comprehensive Pilates teacher Training. In 2014 Joakim received a Fitness Industry Award, the Spirit of Flame, in recognition for going the extra mile in getting more people exercising more often. Joakim Trained as a Pilates Instructor with the Pilates Foundation, before qualifying as an Instructor with Body Control Pilates in 2004. He also has a Level 4 Lower Back Pain Specialist accreditation with REPs, the Register of Exercise Professionals. A Swedish born Australian, Joakim came to the UK in 1998. He is a former Australian Army Reserve SF Commando, Bondi Beach Surf Life Saver and Territorial Army Physical Training Instructor. A Military background is relatively unusual in the Pilates industry and Joakim manages to combine the physical and mental fitness techniques used in the Military with the mind-body awareness and sensitivity that can be found in the Pilates Method. Many of the techniques and strategies used in training of Military personnel are very useful in the setting of a Pilates Studio and Joakim hopes to share as much as he can from his experiences and observations. 
Bill Taylor MSc PT, SRP, MCSP, Grad Dip Man Ther Canada Bill Taylor qualified as Physio over 30 years ago, during most of that time he has been involved in the treatment of chronic pain and dysfunction. Over the past 15 years he has developed a special interest in the area and treatment of pelvic floor pain and dysfunction. He is the lead Physio at The Scottish Ballet and has been involved in the treatment of dancers of all ages and levels for over 20 years. He contribute's to the Masters programme in Dance Education and Science at Edinburgh University. Bill has studied at postgraduate level in both Canada and Scotland. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy he hold's a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Bill has also contributed research findings to a text book on Chronic Pelvic Pain, and is currently in the early stages of research into the physical therapy treatment of dysfunction and pelvic floor pain. 
Jenny Tyler Jenny qualified as a physiotherapist in 1990 and her pilates training with Body Control in 2003. She has worked as a physiotherapist at FASIC, one of Scotland's leading multi disciplinary sports injury clinics, since 1997 and integrates Pilates into the performance sport programme within Edinburgh University. She has a wide sports experience including 5 years with Scottish Cricket, a season at Hibernian football club (quite challenging for a die hard Heart of Midlothian fan!!) and since 2015 She has been teaching Body Control Pilates teachers her Pilates for Golfers course. Jenny hosts Body Control Pilates teacher training at least once a year in Edinburgh and she is a mentor for BCP Scottish students and teachers. Pilates in a nutshell - How to move well for life. Agi Falenta
Agi wants to live in a world filled with Pilates and books that comes bundled with extra dark chocolate (and not to mention New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc). She is the founder and owner of Equitness where she is bringing Pilates to her clients helping them to understand the importance of the mind and body balance. As a Pilates and horse riding instructor with more than 15 years of experience in teaching Agi knows that no single approach is the right one for every individual, and so she developed her unique way to share the knowledge and passion both to Pilates and riding. Before devoting her life and work full time to Pilates Agi worked as a riding instructor. In addition to be an instructor, she was successful show jumper, competing at international level across Europe. Unfortunately, intensive riding training resulted in a painful back problem. It was when Agi discovered Pilates to strengthen her core and back. To her surprise, more she implemented all Pilates principles, better she performed at the arena. Then, deeply believing in Pilates she started studying it and in effect she completely immerses herself in a vast world of exercises. Then she created her own bespoke sets of routines focusing mainly on balance training and core strengthening. Today Agi is working with the top dressage riders, helping them to achieve a better performance level using carefully selected training programmes. She is also Air Control Pilates instructor. When not working, Agi enjoys recording short Pilates routines videos and tutorials for her large social media audience. She is well known for her creativity with Pilates ball and small props. |
Steven Wrigley MSc MCSP Steve graduated as a physiotherapist many years ago and has had a diverse career working with professional sports teams, recreational athletes as well as the general public. Steve is currently the lead clinical physiotherapist in Scotland for the armed forces, a demanding and varied post well suited to his expertise in movement analysis and post injury rehabilitation. Steve, as a much sought after therapist and lecturer in sports injuries, also has his own physiotherapy practice in the Scottish Borders. It is Steve’s firm belief that no injury is fully addressed or successful rehabilitation achievable without restoring normal movement, to this end Steve is obsessive about the correct execution of prescribed exercise, empowering clients to safely return to independent training after the rehabilitation period. Although not Pilates trained Steve shares the Pilates belief that moving correctly, having a body in balance and maintaining strength through out life is essential to keep us active, as well as injury and pain free. Steve enjoys an active lifestyle taking full advantage of his hometown being a mountain biking haven and can often be found riding the trails of Glentress. Steve coaches the local 9/10 year old football team as well as providing physiotherapy to the town’s rugby team. 
Cinzia Galletto
PMA®-CPT - Atelier Pilates® Academy Educator Cinzia is a Professional Fletcher Pilates® Teacher and a certified PMA CEC Provider. She has a 10-year background as a gymnast and found that Pilates reflected the discipline and precision she had acquired through her gymnastics training. She became a Pilates teacher in 2000 but was always searching for something more. It was not until a Fletcher Seminar with Master Teacher Ron Fletcher that she realized where she belonged and attended the Fletcher Pilates® Comprehensive Program in 2008. She discovered that being a good mover is not enough; the body needs greater awareness to understand where the movement is coming from. Following the completion of the program she opened the studio Atelier Pilates in Rimini with Maximilian. She's been Fletcher Pilates Faculty from 2011 to 2015. She is now Educator of her own International Pilates School: Atelier Pilates® Academy. She is Balanced Body Faculty for “Bodhi Suspension System”, Pole-Sport Coach &National Judge, GB affiliate (GymnasticBodies), Blackroll® Master Trainer and International Pilates Presenter. 
Cameron Angus
MSc MCSP MMACP Cameron is renown for creating great ways to get people well through movement and positive attitude. His vast clinical, movement teacher, lecturing, cognitive and holistic experience has put him in a unique position. A Clinical Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 30 years experience, an international renown clinical teacher, lecturer and movement teacher. Trained as a fully certified studio pilates teacher and learning from the many schools and individuals in movement world, he now trains pilates and other movement related instructors himself at his own studio and around the world. He teaches on Pilates on Tour as part of the Balanced Body faculty, other major training organisations and to the medical world. he taught on the original Sports medicine post graduate course for doctors. Cameron has extensive experience in bodywork, performance (GB Triathlete) and rehabilitation. He has published research in rehabilitation. Widely travelled as a sports and military physiotherapist he was the first British Triathlon physiotherapist. He has held Olympic posts, Officer Commanding Physiotherapy at Headley Court, and other Military Rehabilitation units in London and Edinburgh. His team established the MOD Amputee service and many award winning clinical pathways. His operational service includes Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. These experiences profoundly shaped him. Cameron now runs his own Practice and Movement studio, Ergotonics, close to where he grew up in Stirling, Scotland and travels with his teaching. Camerons experience, knowledge and a positive approach create a unique blend to help professionals and clients foster their health and education needs. Special Interests:
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