Dr Penny Latey
Qualfications
Cert. Pilates Method, Dip. Pilates Movement Therapy, MSc (Research), PhD. Introduction Penny is an internationally recognised Pilates Instructor with over 45 years’ in professional practice. After experiencing Pilates as a dancer with Moshe Kedem and Jacquie Carroll in Adelaide in the 70’s, Penny moved to London in 1978. Her Pilates training commenced in 1979 with Alan Herdman (London) while studying Graham technique at the London Contemporary Dance School. In the 1980s she completed her Pilates apprenticeship with Dreas Reyneke and certificates in Anatomy, Physiology, Massage, and Counselling. Teaching a therapeutic hands-on approach to Pilates; modifying classical Pilates exercise; developing and teaching pre and postnatal Mat exercises, integrating the pelvic floor as the foundation of Center; incorporating focussed stretching and including foot exercises. |
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Background
In Australia from 1988, Penny established the first modified Pilates mat classes and Pilates studio, then developed curriculum and teacher training courses. In 1994, she together with a small group of Pilates practitioners began the first independent association, the Australian Pilates Method Association. In 1996 she was elected the foundation President, a position she held for three years. She developed the original Constitution, early education strategy, Pilates competencies and curriculum. Penny created and delivered the first structured Pilates teacher training in Australia. Penny further developed the curriculum and assessment procedures for the Graduate Certificate in the Pilates Method, the first University course for Pilates instructors, UTS (2001-2005) and was the course coordinator, senior lecturer and supervised the practice of Pilates [1]. As well, she has provided Pilates teacher training and helped establish the Pilates Method in South Korean from 2003, where her Pilates curriculum continues to be taught.
Publications & presentations
Penny authored Modern Pilates 2000 (Allen & Unwin) [2] and has been published in the Journal of Body Movement & Therapy [3, 4], Physiotherapy [5], the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research [6-8] as well as authored a book chapter in the Rehabilitation of the Spine 2020 (Wolters Kluwer) [9] . Penny has presented numerous workshops to professional dance schools on body conditioning and foot function. She has taught at universities and professional development workshops on numerous Pilates topics; on functional assessment skills, pre- and post-natal management, neurological conditions, emotional factors in breathwork, foot and lower limb conditions, gait, age related decline for PAA, APMA conferences (2000-2016), national workshops on functional feet 2011: presented at international conferences; Mind Body Spirit, IADMS, IFAB (from 2003 to 2018).
Qualifications
Certified as a Pilates instructor by Dreas Reyneke, UK 1981.
Certified post and anti-natal counsellor National Childbirth Trust, UK 1983
Certified Masseuse, ITEC Churchill Foundation, UK 1987
Certified as a Pilates instructor: the Institute for the Pilates Method USA by Michelle Larsson 1995.
Diploma in Pilates Movement Therapy AUS 2022.
MSc (Research): “Pilates, dysfunctional feet and associated effects on postural stability in older adults” UTS, 2011[10].
PhD: “Measuring and Managing Foot Muscle Weakness” USYD, 2018 [11].
Current Positions
Penny is an Adjunct lecturer and research supervisor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, in Movement Science and Medical Imaging Science USYD, a reg. Pilates Practitioner PAA and a member of the Australian Governments, Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel. She continues to work with clients at all levels of ability using a research-based mind-body approach to movement teaching and provides Pilates professional development workshops. While Penny specialises in complex foot and lower limb problems, she has a longstanding interest assisting clients to maintain their whole person wellbeing over their life span.
Penny is passionate about the compelling combination of mind - body – spirit, of feeling/sensing – thinking/self-reflecting – doing/moving, a person-centred relationship with the client that is therapeutic Pilates. While Classical Pilates helped her become a better dancer, therapeutic Pilates has helped her manage two chronic diseases that could have had devastating consequences. She is ardently committed to ethical practice, quality evidence based and experiential education in the complementary movement modality that is therapeutic Pilates.
If you are interested in research and or considering further study in therapeutic Pilates, please contact me by email: [email protected]
References:
1. Latey, P.J., Curriculum: Post - Graduate Certificate in Pilates, University of Technology, Sydney. 2000: Sydney.
2. Latey, P.J., Modern Pilates. 2001, Sydney, NSW, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
3. Latey, P., The Pilates method: History and philosophy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2001. 5(4): p. 275-282.
4. Latey, P., Updating the principles of the Pilates method - Part 2. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2002. 6(2): p. 94-101.
5. Latey, P.J., et al., Relationship between foot pain, muscle strength and size: a systematic review. Physiotherapy, 2016.
6. Latey, P.J., et al., Reliability and correlates of cross-sectional area of abductor hallucis and the medial belly of the flexor hallucis brevis measured by ultrasound. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2018. 11(1).
7. Latey, P.J., et al., Feasibility of the Archercise biofeedback device to strengthen foot musculature. Journal of foot and ankle research, 2020. 13(1): p. 43-43.
8. Latey, P.J., et al., Relationship between intrinsic foot muscle weakness and pain: a systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2014. 7.
9. Latey P.J., Chapter 32 in: Liebenson, C., Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach, 3rd Edition (online access included). Vol. 2019. 2019, Beaverton: Ringgold Inc.
10. Latey, P.J., Examination of the role of Pilates in the correction of dysfunctional feet and associated effects on postural stability in the older adult, in Faculty of Science. 2011, The University of Technology Sydney.
11. Latey, P.J., Measuring and managing foot muscle weakness. 2018.The University of Sydney.
In Australia from 1988, Penny established the first modified Pilates mat classes and Pilates studio, then developed curriculum and teacher training courses. In 1994, she together with a small group of Pilates practitioners began the first independent association, the Australian Pilates Method Association. In 1996 she was elected the foundation President, a position she held for three years. She developed the original Constitution, early education strategy, Pilates competencies and curriculum. Penny created and delivered the first structured Pilates teacher training in Australia. Penny further developed the curriculum and assessment procedures for the Graduate Certificate in the Pilates Method, the first University course for Pilates instructors, UTS (2001-2005) and was the course coordinator, senior lecturer and supervised the practice of Pilates [1]. As well, she has provided Pilates teacher training and helped establish the Pilates Method in South Korean from 2003, where her Pilates curriculum continues to be taught.
Publications & presentations
Penny authored Modern Pilates 2000 (Allen & Unwin) [2] and has been published in the Journal of Body Movement & Therapy [3, 4], Physiotherapy [5], the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research [6-8] as well as authored a book chapter in the Rehabilitation of the Spine 2020 (Wolters Kluwer) [9] . Penny has presented numerous workshops to professional dance schools on body conditioning and foot function. She has taught at universities and professional development workshops on numerous Pilates topics; on functional assessment skills, pre- and post-natal management, neurological conditions, emotional factors in breathwork, foot and lower limb conditions, gait, age related decline for PAA, APMA conferences (2000-2016), national workshops on functional feet 2011: presented at international conferences; Mind Body Spirit, IADMS, IFAB (from 2003 to 2018).
Qualifications
Certified as a Pilates instructor by Dreas Reyneke, UK 1981.
Certified post and anti-natal counsellor National Childbirth Trust, UK 1983
Certified Masseuse, ITEC Churchill Foundation, UK 1987
Certified as a Pilates instructor: the Institute for the Pilates Method USA by Michelle Larsson 1995.
Diploma in Pilates Movement Therapy AUS 2022.
MSc (Research): “Pilates, dysfunctional feet and associated effects on postural stability in older adults” UTS, 2011[10].
PhD: “Measuring and Managing Foot Muscle Weakness” USYD, 2018 [11].
Current Positions
Penny is an Adjunct lecturer and research supervisor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, in Movement Science and Medical Imaging Science USYD, a reg. Pilates Practitioner PAA and a member of the Australian Governments, Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel. She continues to work with clients at all levels of ability using a research-based mind-body approach to movement teaching and provides Pilates professional development workshops. While Penny specialises in complex foot and lower limb problems, she has a longstanding interest assisting clients to maintain their whole person wellbeing over their life span.
Penny is passionate about the compelling combination of mind - body – spirit, of feeling/sensing – thinking/self-reflecting – doing/moving, a person-centred relationship with the client that is therapeutic Pilates. While Classical Pilates helped her become a better dancer, therapeutic Pilates has helped her manage two chronic diseases that could have had devastating consequences. She is ardently committed to ethical practice, quality evidence based and experiential education in the complementary movement modality that is therapeutic Pilates.
If you are interested in research and or considering further study in therapeutic Pilates, please contact me by email: [email protected]
References:
1. Latey, P.J., Curriculum: Post - Graduate Certificate in Pilates, University of Technology, Sydney. 2000: Sydney.
2. Latey, P.J., Modern Pilates. 2001, Sydney, NSW, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
3. Latey, P., The Pilates method: History and philosophy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2001. 5(4): p. 275-282.
4. Latey, P., Updating the principles of the Pilates method - Part 2. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2002. 6(2): p. 94-101.
5. Latey, P.J., et al., Relationship between foot pain, muscle strength and size: a systematic review. Physiotherapy, 2016.
6. Latey, P.J., et al., Reliability and correlates of cross-sectional area of abductor hallucis and the medial belly of the flexor hallucis brevis measured by ultrasound. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2018. 11(1).
7. Latey, P.J., et al., Feasibility of the Archercise biofeedback device to strengthen foot musculature. Journal of foot and ankle research, 2020. 13(1): p. 43-43.
8. Latey, P.J., et al., Relationship between intrinsic foot muscle weakness and pain: a systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2014. 7.
9. Latey P.J., Chapter 32 in: Liebenson, C., Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach, 3rd Edition (online access included). Vol. 2019. 2019, Beaverton: Ringgold Inc.
10. Latey, P.J., Examination of the role of Pilates in the correction of dysfunctional feet and associated effects on postural stability in the older adult, in Faculty of Science. 2011, The University of Technology Sydney.
11. Latey, P.J., Measuring and managing foot muscle weakness. 2018.The University of Sydney.