Therapist Eva – my story

Eva was born and raised in a small village in western Hungary. As an only child, she spent much of her childhood enjoying nature, with forests and lakes all around. It was a wonderful and exciting environment for a young child, both safe and fun. As she grew up, Eva began to feel constrained by the small village and looked for more excitement. She moved to a larger town, then soon realised she wanted to see even more of the world and continue her education. At 19, she headed to Budapest to study social work at university.

In her second year, she needed flexible work that would fit around lectures. A friend who practised martial arts and had regular sports massages invited Eva to watch a session. She had never seen or received a massage before and did not know what to expect. At first it seemed unusual, but as the session progressed she noticed her friend moving more freely. Curious, and with a long-standing interest in anatomy, Eva wondered if massage could help support her studies.

She booked a massage to try it for herself. One session was enough to convince her that massage could be a meaningful skill. She researched training options carefully and completed her first course in 2005, thinking it would support part-time work during university. She did not imagine at the time that massage would overtake social work to become her full-time career and a genuine passion.

Fast forward to 2018 and Eva had completed courses in Swedish massage, Sports massage with deep tissue techniques, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. When asked to name a favourite style, her answer is always the same:

I could never pick one favourite. The best massage is the one that meets the specific needs of the person on the day.

Unless someone requests a particular style, Eva blends what she learned in formal training with what experience has taught her, to create the right treatment for each client.

My favourite style is real massage.

Between appointments, you might find Eva reading about nutrition and how the body works. When she wants to switch off, she heads to the park to practise a new yoga pose. One of her favourite trips was a motorbike journey through the Tatra Mountains on the border of Poland and Slovakia. The challenge and scenery were unforgettable, and the town of Zakopane now has a special place in her heart.

Eva has worked in clinics and in mobile settings, and she prefers visiting people at home or in hotels. In clinics she sometimes felt the process was too routine. In homes and hotels she finds the atmosphere more personal and relaxed for everyone. She also enjoys seeing real London life behind doors that are usually private.