Massage in Budapest

Article on my massage services in Budapest

2009-06-14T17:54:00.004+02:00

Start the Summer Stress-Free.

With eight years of experience and three diplomas under his belt, it is no wonder that masseur Amaury Cork’s magic hands are making waves in Budapest.

Having trained in Sydney, Australia, he has perfect English, but also speaks fluent French and is learning Hungarian. His qualifications cover sports therapies, remedial massage, trigger point therapy, oriental and seated massages (including shiatsu) as well as lymphatic drainage massage and traditional Chinese medicine. Over the years, he has worked as a corporate masseur for companies including EMI and Nokia, as well as working alongside medical professionals in various gyms. Luckily for the residents of Budapest, he moved here in 2006, and now has his own practice: Destress Massage.

If you want to read the rest, just go there.......

Corporate Massage

2008-12-05T12:28:00.001+01:00

Aromatherapy oils tips

2008-07-04T08:31:00.002+02:00

A few tips on aromatherapy oils

For temporary relief of headaches: Chamomile, lavender, marjoram, rose, rosewood, and vetiver. (Can be used during massage, or in vaporisation or on compress)

For insects bites: Chamomile, lavender, tea tree. (Can be apply directly on the skin)

For relief of Insomnia: Basil, chamomile, lavender, mandarin, rose, sandalwood, tangerine, ylang ylang. (Can be used during massage, or in vaporisation or in a bath)

To help relieve stress and tension: Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, mandarin, neroli, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, vetiver, ylang ylang. (Can be used during massage, or in vaporisation or in a bath)

You can get more information about different aromatherapy oils on the aromatherapy page of my website.

I am gathering some information on using some essential oils to cleaning naturally. I will keep you posted once I will have those information online.

Tips for spring!

2008-05-05T10:48:00.002+02:00

It is springtime so it is time to get back into shape and detoxify your body!

A good way to ally detoxification of the body and get back into shape is exercise.

Some detoxification benefits in regular exercising are:

- Reduction of body fat.
Toxins are stored in the body fat so it is important to reduce fat to get rid of toxins.

- Increase of blood and lymphatic circulation
Improving circulation will improve cells renewing and distribution of nutrients to the cells.

- Elimination of toxins that impede circulation.

You can read more on the benefits of exercising here.

Some good exercises are walking, running, cycling and swimming.

Yoga and Pilates are also fun ways to get back into shape. If you are interested in yoga or pilates, check out these places in Budapest.

Yoga:

Yoga at the Padma jogastudio
Web : http://www.jogastudio.hu/en/main.php
Mandala yoga
Web: http://www.mandalajoga.hu/ 1063 Bp., Szalmás Piroska u. 1
Yogasanas:
Web: http://members.chello.hu/amerikanyelv.jogstudio
Jogakozpont:
http://www.jogakozpont.hu (in French and English).

Here you can find yoga places closer to you.

Pilates:

Pilates Studio:
Web: http://www.pilatesmethod.hu/

I haven't tried these places myself but some of you have recommended some of them to me.

Detoxification of the body can also be accelerated by certain herbal teas:

Chamomile Tea
Chamomile is a calming herb that can be helpful for people under stress. Chamomile tea also relieves bloating and indigestion.
Ginger Tea
This tea soothes the digestive system. It is also used for nausea and has been used for arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory effects.
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is a digestive aid that helps to relieve bloating and indigestion.

For more herbal teas go here.

Detoxification and rejuvenation through massage:

As some of you may already know, I offer a special de-tox massage that targets stimulation of blood circulation and the lymphatic system and relieves stress. You can make a booking for yourself or you can also buy a gift voucher to offer to someone on a special occasion or as a springtime treat!

To make a booking, call me or send me an email. You can also check my timetable to get an idea of my availability.

Benefit from a discount when you buy several massage sessions in advance.

Tips for this winter!

2008-02-17T22:18:00.000+01:00

It is still winter and here are a few tips to boost your immune system and prevent or fight cold and flu:

If you are trying to do everything you can to prevent colds and flu this winter, it might be time to add green tea to your list. A new study found that taking a green tea extract reduced the number of sick days and the severity of cold symptoms.
.....for more information on green tea, just click here.

Here are some herbs which will help you prevent or fight a cold or flu:

Ecchinacea strengthens the immune system and can shorten the length of a bout of cold or flu. Drink a cup of echinacea tea every day from the start of winter as a preventive measure.

Citrus fruit like lemon, grapefruit, and orange juices are all antiseptic and have uplifting properties, helping to beat the "winter blues". Orange can bring down temperatures, grapefruit stimulates the lymphatic system and fights fevers, and lemon cleanses and purifies.

Eucalyptus The antiseptic essential oil works on the respiratory tract, soothing inflammation and clearing the head and sinuses. A few drops oon a handkerchief inhaled at intervals will relieve nasal congestion.

Rosemary is available as an essential oil or a dried or fresh herb, rosemary eases headaches and sore throats and can also raise the spirit. Gargle with a diluted syrup to ease a sore throat. Alternatively, to treat an aching head, drink half a cup of rosemary tea every three hours.

Garlic Whether in clove, powder or oil form, garlic's antibacterial properties help the immune system to fight infection. It is also an effective remedy for chest infections. Try to include garlic in your diet or take a fresh clove two to three times a day with meals.
....for more information and more herbs, just click here.

You can also boost your immune system with a lymphatic drainage massage. The lymphatic drainage massage can improve sinus conditions and can assist recovery after colds, flu, bronchitis and asthma but not in an acute stage. (see more benefits of lymphatic massage here.)

Massage Therapy Introduction Video

2007-11-16T15:37:00.000+01:00

I think this video is good because it shows some of the massage techniques used and also mention the benefits. I still find amazing to see massage therapist with long nails! Apart from that details, it is a good introduction video to massage. Enjoy!

Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

2007-11-09T09:35:00.001+01:00

I have found an interesting randomized trial in the American Medical Association about the effect of massage therapy on osteoarthritis of the knee.

Basically, they took a group of 68 adults with confirmed osteoarthritis of the knee.
They divided in 2 two groups.
They gave Swedish massage twice a week during 4 weeks and once a week in the following 4 weeks to one group. The other group wasn't given any treatment but was controlled.
The findings were significant improvements in pain, stiffness, range of motion and time to walk 15 meters.
The trial conclusion is that massage therapy seems to effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee but that further study should be done to check the cost effectiveness and duration of the treatment effect.

I have had several patients with osteoarthritis and the symptoms of osteoarthritis was always diminished after treatments so for me it is not news but a confirmation that you can relieve some pain and stiffness with massage.
People are less incline to get drugs on a regular basis, which is great!
It also shows the effectiveness of natural therapies to help people with degenerative conditions in their day to day life!