Cathy Lafever

Is Prenatal Massage Safe

I had a client call me one day, she sounded so frustrated, and she asked me, "is it safe for a woman to have a massage while she is pregnant?" When I told her yes it was, she was shocked. She informed me she had just gotten off the phone with another therapist in town who told her it was never safe to get a massage while pregnant. I found myself shocked as well. Prenatal massage is safe but there are a couple guidelines to... (posted by Cathy 2 years 278 days ago.)

Drink Lots of Water, We Really Mean It

Each time a new client arrives in my office, I go over the same guidelines with them before they get on the table. Undress to where you are comfortable, everything covered by a swimsuit will be covered by the blanket and the sheet at all times, start with your head at this end face up, etc. And I always be sure to say "Drink lots of water." This however seems to be the phrase that goes in one ear and out the other.... (posted by Cathy 2 years 292 days ago.)

What Makes a Good Massage Therapist?

The truth is, there is no one answer to that question. Sure, there are some basics you want to look for in a therapist. First, you want to make sure the therapist you are looking into meets your state's requirements for practicing massage therapy. The majority of the 50 states now, require that in order to practice massage therapy, a person must first be licensed by the state. Different states have different... (posted by Cathy 4 years 67 days ago.)