Cathey Palyo (born March 9, 1958) is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States.
[1] Cathey rose quickly through the amateur ranks, earning her pro card by winning the overall title at the NPC Nationals in 1986.
[1] Cathey's relatively brief professional career was highlighted by winning the 1988 Ms. International contest.
In 2009 she became a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and opened her practice in Santa Rosa California.
She has been an annual speaker at the Omni Athlete Festival since its inception in 2016 and has been a guest on many podcasts and YouTube videos.