MEET RITA
From an early age, I understood the importance of caring for both the body and the mind. As a child, I felt a deep and intuitive connection with people and with nature, though I did not yet know how to translate that awareness into practice. After navigating several traumatic experiences, I stepped away from my career in architecture and engineering and began moving toward a very different calling, one rooted in healing.
My journey deepened through water therapy, including WATSU training in India, where I discovered the essential importance of grounding and being rooted in life. This realization led me to study Zen Shiatsu and Naturopathy in Hungary, while also learning Chinese Medicine from a variety of teachers and physicians. My love for Shiatsu grew so strong that I began teaching classes in the heart of the city.
As life continued to unfold, my path carried me across the world to New Mexico. Starting over in a new country required resilience and commitment, but it never discouraged me. I completed my training in the United States as a Licensed Massage Therapist, allowing me to continue practicing and sharing the Zen Shiatsu work I hold so deeply.
Alongside these foundations, I explored additional modalities that support emotional balance and holistic healing. These include Bach Flower Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, and Reiki.
Whether physical, emotional, or energetic patterns are limiting your healing, my ability to perceive the body’s energetics from multiple dimensions allows for deep connection, clarity, and restoration. While I have worked with many healing approaches over the years, my greatest passion has become CranioSacral Therapy/Somato Emotional Release. I have found it to be one of the most effective and gentle modalities for supporting a wide range of conditions, as well as guiding individuals through peaceful transitions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Education
REIKI
- USA - Reiki Master (2022)
- USA - Reiki II. (2017)
- USA - Reiki I. (2016)
- HUNGARY - International Shiatsu School of Budapest (2011-2013)
- HUNGARY - Shiatsu basic (30 hours)
- HUNGARY - Shiatsu 1, 2, 3 (420 hours)
- HUNGARY - Shiatsu teacher training (2012) (30 hours)
- HUNGARY - Do-In trainer training (2012 – 2013)
- HUNGARY - Anatomy and Physiology (100 hours)
- HUNGARY - CPR
TCM
- East – West Healthcenter of Budapest
- Training based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (2012-2013) (100 hours)
- Teacher: Dr. Németh István Internal Medicine, Doctor of Oriental Medicine
- INDIA - WABA Watsu Aquawellness training with Gianni Stefani (2009-
- INDIA - Watsu – Aquawellness Basic, Watsu 1 – Aquawellness 1
- HUNGARY - Aquatic Tai Chi
- HUNGARY - Watsu for babies
- HUNGARY - Watsu for pregnant women
- HUNGARY - Watsu meditation
QIGONG
- HUNGARY - One Thousand Hands Buddha Qigong – 30 hrs
- HUNGARY - Zhong Juan Qigong
FITNESS
- Fitness company – Aerobic instructor certification
- IFFAA – International Fitness and Aerobic Academy (2009)- 180 hours
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
- PMMK University of Pecs, Hungary – Masters of Architecture and Design (2002-2009)
COMBINATION OF SKILLS
ZEN SHIATSU
Shiatsu relies on the proper application of pressure on specific points on the surface of the body to eliminate fatigue and stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities.
CRANIO SACRAL THERAPY
Tuning into the nervous system to guide the therapist where attention is needed. Deep core relaxation, similar to meditation, that relaxes the nervous system relieving the state of "fight or flight". Allows tensions to "unwind" naturally.
REIKI
As a trained and certified Reiki Master, I allow this energy to flow through me to you. Energy goes to the areas in the body where it is needed and releases physical, mental, and emotional blockages. It provides you with exactly what you need and brings you into a deep state of relaxation and restoration.
BACH FLOWER THERAPY
The effect of taking the Bach flower remedies is not to suppress negative attitudes but to transform them into positive ones, stimulating one’s own potential for self-healing and freeing the physical system to engage fully in fighting disease and stress.
Therapeutic Massage
Medical massage, myofascial release, assisted stretch, trigger point release all as needed.
Watsu Aquatic bodywork and therapy
Watsu® (WATer ShiatSU) is a form of water therapy, which is also called hydrotherapy. It involves stretches, massages, and acupressure in warm water.
Breathwork
Guided breathing techniques to assist in relaxation and give a boost to releasing stuck areas.
Guided Meditation
Therapist talks you through relaxation imagery.
Chakra balancing
Clearing blockage of energy centers in and around the body. When energy becomes stagnant, intentions are more difficult to actualize.