Therapist Hajni - my story

We believe the very best massages come from excellent physical touch combined with empathy and some personal connection between you and your therapist.

From time to time we invite therapists to tell us a bit more about themselves and feature their stories. This is our first such piece – from one of our most established and loved therapists, Hajni. 

Hajni is from Hungary, which has some of Europe's best natural spa and massage centres. Masseuse Hajni offers the following massage treatment types: Classic | Deeper | Lomi Lomi | Jet Lag | Reflexology | Pregnancy | Office & Events

We hope you enjoy reading Hajni's story as much as we did!

Hajni's Story

Massage is very popular in Hungary, with several main spa towns. Having worked in her parent’s pub in Hungary for five years, Hajni had started to feel like a change but, like many of us in the same situation, had little idea which path to follow in that respect.

She continued to think about this until one day she met a man who worked as a masseur. He loved his job and told Hajni about his work and how he enjoyed it. He sounded so passionate, so much in love with his work, that this in itself sparked a genuine curiosity in her about massage.

Hajni started to search for local massage training schools, but each time she found one and checked it out, she did not feel a natural attraction or desire to join their courses. Getting a little frustrated with the continued search for the right place to learn, she told her best friend about her plans to explore the world of massage and perhaps even train as a therapist. Her friend told her about a man she knew, who ran his own massage academy and was a genuinely nice person.

On this recommendation from her best friend, Hajni decided to take the plunge! Firstly, she booked a massage treatment with this teacher as she wanted to experience for herself what his massage felt like and whether it would be someone she would feel comfortable learning from. She had never actually even received a massage before … and now she was about to receive her very first massage from someone who ran their own academy of massage.

The massage Hajni received on that day was, and still is, most definitely the best massage she has ever had! It was a real massage.

Her masseur had wonderfully skilled hands … and an awe-inspiring technique, delivered with genuine passion for massage, which Hajni immediately fell in love with. She soon forgot about any stresses and problems that had been niggling at her and felt like she was walking on air, above the clouds. At the end of the massage, feeling completely calm and de-stressed, her mind returned to planet Earth and even this looked like a much better place to be than before her treatment. The massage had simply made everything feel nicer for Hajni.

I never thought a massage could feel so incredible – that’s exactly the feeling I want to give to others.

Hajni joined the academy and trained with her teacher for four years, before moving to London as a fully trained and experienced massage therapist herself. She remains good friends with him and thinks fondly of all that he taught her.

Hajni had always liked caring about people, often keen to empathise with the thoughts and feelings of others around her. Now she feels she can care even deeper by offering sincere remedial help both physically and emotionally, by using the skills she has learnt in massage.

I believe everything happens for a reason – life guided me to this path.

Hajni moved to London in 2012, the year the Olympics were hosted. It was busy and hectic, but also full of excitement, opportunity and hope. She began working with clients in London within two weeks of arriving.

I love travelling around London for my work. I get to meet people from all over the world, visit beautiful hotels, and step inside the real lives of Londoners.

Hajni was born in Hungary’s capital city of Budapest. She smiles fondly when asked about her home nation and says, for her, Hungary is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

People are so friendly and helpful, especially in the countryside. Our thermal springs have wonderful healing properties – and Hungarian food is still my favourite after all my travels.

Hajni’s favourite massage style is a twist on the classic Swedish massage, by incorporating elements of Lomi Lomi and Ayurvedic massage, using her forearms as well as hands and fingers, in long flowing movements. 

One of the things she loves about freelance massage work in London is the freedom to take long holidays whenever she wishes and travel around the world.

I’ve been lucky to visit amazing places like Egypt and Australia. I could spend hours in the Red Sea just watching the fish and turtles.

Hajni is one of our most experienced therapists with many regular clients who love her. She covers a large part of London, so may very well be near you right now. Simply enter your postcode into our online Booking System and see if you can experience a Hajni massage today!