Cathy Podd, c.M.T., C.P.M.T.

Cathy has a sensitive and intuitive touch. She became passionate about massage after seeing transformations with her special needs son as well as the healing it provided for a close friend suffering from cancer. Her techniques include a mix of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and energy work. She enjoys working with all walks of life. Her knowledge of the human body shows through in each personalized session. Cathy’s interests are around the therapeutic outcomes with her clients.

Cathy graduated from the Lakeside School of Massage Therapy; training and practicing Therapeutic Massage for the past year with over 750 hours as well as certified in Pediatric & Infant Massage. She is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and holds an Associates Degree in Graphic Design from Milwaukee Area Technical College.

A philosophy she holds true while practicing is to “do no harm.”

Scope of practice

As indicated by the State of Wisconsin

"Massage therapy or bodywork" means the science and healing art that uses manual actions to palpate and manipulate the soft tissue of the human body, in order to improve circulation, reduce tension, relieve soft tissue pain, or increase flexibility, and includes determining whether massage therapy or bodywork is appropriate or contraindicated, or whether a referral to another health care practitioner is appropriate. "Massage therapy or bodywork" does not include making a medical or chiropractic diagnosis.

Code of Ethics

As indicated and agreed upon by The American Massage Therapy Association

  • Demonstrate commitment to provide the highest quality massage therapy/bodywork to those who seek their professional service.

  • Acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each person by  not discriminating or behaving in any prejudicial manner with clients and/or colleagues.

  • Demonstrate professional excellence through regular self-assessment of strengths, limitations, and effectiveness by continued education and training.

  • Acknowledge the confidential nature of the professional relationship with clients and respect each client's right to privacy.

  • Conduct all business and professional activities within their scope of practice, the law of the land, and project a professional image.

  • Refrain from engaging in any sexual conduct or sexual activities involving their clients.

  • Accept responsibility to do no harm to the physical, mental and emotional well-being of self, clients, and associates.