Meet our specialists

I graduated from medical university in Budapest over 40 years ago and have been a rheumatology specialist since 1970. This means:

1. I am no longer young,
2. I’ve had a lot of time to practice my profession.

My first 8 years were spent at ORFI (National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy), where I was fortunate to learn from outstanding clinicians.

From 1974 to May 2007 (33 years), I worked at Kútvölgyi Hospital Outpatient Department (formerly Central State Hospital, now Semmelweis University Kútvölgyi Clinical Block), and from 1982 led the Physiotherapy Department. For 10 years, I also supervised the Osteoporosis Center.

Like all rheumatologists, I deal with acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders, from neck pain to gout (inflammation of the big toe). In the past 15 years, I have studied bone metabolism diseases in depth, the most common being osteoporosis. Patient cooperation is critical in such a lifelong disease, so for 10 years I have led patient clubs and continued patient education at Revita Clinic. For this reason, I am also vice president of the Osteoporosis Patients Association of Hungary (OBME).

Alongside professional knowledge, good communication is essential for healing, thus I find it important to establish rapport with patients. I do this best in Hungarian, but can also communicate in German and English.

I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Debrecen Medical School in 1998. After graduation, I spent 10 years working at the National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy (ORFI). In 2002, I passed my specialist exam in rheumatology, receiving the “Menarini” award for best exam performance.

Currently, I am a staff member at Revita Rheumatology Private Clinic and a rheumatologist at the National Institute for Sports Health (“Sports Hospital”).

I consider the complex therapy of musculoskeletal diseases (joint inflammation, degenerative problems, spine disorders, osteoporosis, soft tissue issues) especially important, preferably with minimal medication, making use of the beneficial effects of physiotherapy. I strive for a holistic approach, treating the whole person and not just the disease.

In line with my holistic interests, I have qualified as a manual therapist (“chiropractor”), fitness and wellness therapist.

In addition to treating musculoskeletal conditions and complaints, I consider prevention important. Our sedentary lifestyle, office work, or one-sided overuse leads to muscle and joint imbalance, eventually causing complaints and pain. Diagnosing and correcting this imbalance early is key to preventing further problems, even in cases of minor symptoms or when asymptomatic. It is also worth assessing the condition of the musculoskeletal system before starting a new exercise program (such as fitness), or during it, to prevent injury and improve efficiency.

I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Semmelweis University in 1970.

• Specialized in Internal Medicine in 1976,
• Rheumatology in 1982,
• Family Medicine in 1997.

After graduating, I worked at the National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy (ORFI), gaining practice with allergic/asthmatic diseases and general internal medicine from 1970 to 1980.

From 1980, I worked as an internal medicine consultant at the Rheumatology Department (with postgraduate training) at ORFI. As an adjunct, I delivered over 70 continuing education lectures, organized numerous further training courses, and served as a practical exam examiner.

Between 1988–89, I worked in London at Guy’s Hospital in Professor Panayi’s team as a “research fellow,” conducting both laboratory and clinical research on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), yielding presentations at international journals and conferences (London, Athens).

At the end of 1990, I was among the first to establish a full-time private clinic: Revita Clinic, where I have worked as a full-time physician ever since.

At Revita Clinic, we have launched several prospective, scientific programs:

• A multi-year “Spine School” program focused on adolescent spine development, informational materials, and congress presentations.
• Rehabilitation of women after breast cancer surgery under the “Mamma Club” initiative, for which U.S. Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinken also spoke appreciatively.
• Our core profile is the diagnosis, treatment, and education of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) patients, as evidenced in numerous conference presentations (Stockholm, Lisbon EULAR, MRE Szeged, Birmingham BSR Congress).
• We have produced an RA lifestyle DVD, cookbook, and press briefings. Our studies on the nutrition of RA patients have been published in international journals.

Memberships

• British Society for Rheumatology (BSR)
• Hungarian Society for Rheumatology (MRE)
• Hungarian Osteoporosis Society

Languages

• English
• German

• Received a medical degree from the University of Szeged (formerly Szent-Györgyi Albert Medical University) in 2003; in 2002 earned a medical translator certificate (Hungarian-English, English-Hungarian).
• In 2005, completed the U.S. Army captaincy course and in 2006 the U.S. Army aviation medicine course.
• 2007–08: Served as a peacekeeping military physician in the Sinai Peninsula.
• Specialized in aviation medicine in 2008; taught aviation medicine in Hungarian and English at the University of Szeged (2005–2013).
• Employed since 2003 at the Kecskemét Military Hospital (Hungarian Defence Forces Institute of Aviation Medicine), and trained in cardiology at the Kecskemét Military Hospital from 2008 to 2013, earning a specialist qualification in 2013.
• Since 2013, leads the Military Hospital’s cardiology outpatient clinic in Kecskemét and his private practice.
• Worked annually (2–3 months/year) in high-traffic cardiology centers in London and Wolverhampton, UK (2014–2017).
• Member of the Hungarian Medical Chamber and Hungarian Society of Cardiologists.
• Member of the Revita Clinic team since 2016, with special focus on cardiovascular prevention and timely invasive interventions.

Rheumatologist, internist, general practitioner, specialist in acupuncture, physiotherapy and balneology

She graduated from the Faculty of General Medicine at Semmelweis University of Medicine in 1981, with summa cum laude distinction.

Board Examinations

• 1987 - Rheumatology, physiotherapy and balneology
• 2000 - Clinical immunology and allergology
• 2006 - Internal medicine and general medicine
• 2007 - Internal medicine with rheumatology focus (Germany)

Professional Experience

In the first two decades of her career, she worked at the National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy (ORFI), while also gaining experience at several German university clinics in the fields of rheumatology, clinical immunology, pulmonology and orthopedics. Between 2006 and 2024, she served as medical director of the Rheuma-Klinik Dr. Lauven in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, where she was responsible for the professional management of a 30-bed acute rheumatology ward.

She has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases of joint and spinal origin, with particular focus on ultrasound and X-ray diagnostics, acupuncture, and holistic, complex pain therapy. She regularly delivered presentations at international congresses on rheumatology and acupuncture, and is the author of a health book with a holistic approach.

She returned to Hungary in 2024 and applies her experience in providing modern, personalized care for musculoskeletal patients.

Languages

• German: advanced
• English: intermediate, medical terminology
• Russian

Education:

• Haynal Imre University of Health Sciences, College of Health (HIETE)
• Foreign internship: University of Parma, Italy

Specialization:

McKenzie Method

Workplaces:

• 1996–1997: Bajcsy Zsilinszky Hospital, Budapest, Department of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• 1997–1998: Markhot Ferenc Hospital, Eger, Department of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. At the rehabilitation departments, responsibilities included treating patients with musculoskeletal diseases, preparing them for self-care at home, teaching and practicing necessary exercises.
• 1998–2001: Harris Nursing Service, Budapest
• 2001–2005: Blue Cross Home Care Service, Budapest. Responsibilities included continuing hospital-initiated therapy, developing rehabilitation tailored to home conditions, and monitoring independent exercise performance.
• 1999–2001: Komplex General School, Budapest. Worked with children with multiple disabilities, focusing on their development through complex movement exercises.
• 2008–present: Revita Rheumatology Clinic

Language skills

English

Education:

• 2025: PhD, Semmelweis University Doctoral School
• 2014: MSc in Human Kinesiology, Semmelweis University
• 2009: BSc in Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University

Further Training:

• 2019: ReWalk Basic Clinical Training
• 2016: Therateam functional tests; Fascial Release and Structural Balance exam; Fascial Release Techniques (FRT)
• 2015: Fascial Release and Structural Balance 1–6
• 2014: Anatomy Trains 1–2; Continuing Education in Health Law
• 2013: Barvicsenko Manual Therapy Module 1
• 2012: McConnell Taping
• 2011: Terrier II Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization course; McKenzie Therapy "A-course"
• 2010: Functional Training in Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation; Terrier I Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization course
• 2009: Classic Taping-Bandaging basic course; Kinesio Taping advanced course
• 2008: Kinesio Taping basic course

Professional Experience:

• Since 2010: Assistant Lecturer at Semmelweis University, Faculty of Health
• Sciences, Physiotherapy program
• Since 2009: Revita Clinic – Treatment of musculoskeletal patients

Language skills:

• English: Advanced (C1)

Society Memberships:

• Hungarian Physiotherapist Society
• Hungarian Rehabilitation Society

Education:

Graduated as a physiotherapist in 1995 from HIETE-EFK.

Professional Experience:

• 1995–2000, Miskolc, Semmelweis Hospital
  • General and Thoracic Surgery: Rehabilitation of patients after breast surgery due to malignant tumors, physiotherapy after lower limb amputation.
  • Central Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy: Respiratory physiotherapy for patients after lung operations and those with asthma, weaning ventilated patients from the respirator.
  • Hospice Department: Movement therapy for terminal cancer patients.
• 2000, National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy
  • Lymphedema Clinic: Treatment of patients with lymphedema.
  • Rheumatology Ward: Rehabilitation of rheumatology patients, improvement of independence and full rehabilitation in post-surgical and chronic musculoskeletal diseases.
• 2001-2003, Dr Tens Med Ltd.
  • Practical and theoretical application of TENS therapy.
• Since 2001, Revita Clinic
  • Treatment of rheumatology patients
  • Modern therapy for scoliosis using the Schroth method
  • McKenzie therapy
  • Use of suspension therapy
  • Lymphedema treatment

Community Involvement

• Active participant in Benevita Foundation’s free programs hosted in the clinic, including:
  • “Spine School”: Modern treatment of posture defects, scoliosis, Scheuermann’s disease
  • Training for rheumatoid arthritis patients: Everyday joint protection and movement therapy
  • “Mamma Club”: Comprehensive rehabilitation for women after breast surgery

Education

• Graduated in 1991 from the College of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy program

Further Training:

• 2007: Completed a course in modern scoliosis therapy

Professional Experience:

• 1992–1998: Worked in Germany, USA, Switzerland
• 1998–2002: Perbál – Development of children with multiple disabilities (snoezelen therapy); Budajenő – Home nursing service
• 2003–2007: MMSZ Páty – Movement therapy for the elderly in a retirement home (individual and group)
• Worked for several years with children with cystic fibrosis, and for some years has led exercise classes for retirees
• Since 2007: Applies modern scoliosis therapy, especially appreciating the effectiveness of the Schrott method

Education:

• 2005–2009: BSc in Physiotherapy, Semmelweis University, Faculty of Health Sciences
• 2001–2005: Budai Cistercian St. Imre High School

Specialized further training:

• Maitland Manual Therapy – Level 1 (Jan Herman van Minnen)
• Local Joint Stability (Parts 1 and 2, Christine Hamilton)
• Motor Learning (Nelson Annunciato)
• Neural Plasticity (Nelson Annunciato)
• Shoulder-Arm Syndrome from an Interdisciplinary Perspective (Schön Klinik)
• Differential Diagnosis of Headaches (Prof. Braune, Dr. Nägelein)
• K-ACTIVE Tape course
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Compression Therapy (Zsuzsa Kapitány)

Professional Experience:

• 2009–2011: Schön Klinik Vogtareuth – Multimodal Pain Therapy Team, Spine Pain Center
• 2011: Péterfy Sándor Street Hospital Trauma Rehabilitation Department
• 2011–: National Center for Spinal Disorders – Research and Development Department
• 2012–: Revita Clinic

Professional Activities:

• 2011: Presentation at the 8th Congress of Hungarian Physiotherapists
• 2012: Article in Physiotherapy Journal on cervicogenic headache therapy (with Benjámin Shenker)

Language skills:

• German: advanced
• English: intermediate

Memberships:

• Hungarian Physiotherapist Society

Education:

• Semmelweis University - Physiotherapist (2025)
• Corvinus University of Budapest - Business Administration and Management (2019)

Specialized Further Training:

• Kinematic taping basic course (3NS TEX - Dalma Pataki) - (2024)
• McKenzie A (2025)

Introduction:

Physical activity has played a defining role in my life since childhood. After trying several sports, I committed to ice hockey, which brought not only domestic but also international experience, and I ultimately concluded my athletic career on the national team. As an active athlete, I personally experienced the role of physiotherapy and proper movement patterns in injury prevention and rehabilitation, which greatly contributed to my choosing this profession.

In choosing my career, beyond my commitment to movement and sport, a strong inner motivation to help improve the quality of others' lives played a decisive role. During my earlier experiences, I had the opportunity to work with the elderly, which further deepened my dedication to contributing to the preservation of quality of life in old age and supporting independent, active living for as long as possible.

Whether it is prevention, rehabilitation, or the treatment of musculoskeletal complaints, my goal is to support my patients in restoring and maintaining their health and mobility with my professional knowledge and empathy.

Languages:

• English (advanced)
• Swedish (advanced)

From an early age, I knew I wanted to apply my knowledge in a helping profession, which is why I chose nutrition science. I received my degree in dietetics in 2012, then my qualification as a nutritionist in 2014 from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Semmelweis University.I am convinced that balanced nutrition not only plays a role in the prevention and treatment of diseases but also contributes to the healthy functioning of the gut microbiome, which, among other things, has a positive effect on our mood.

As a mother, I have personally experienced the everyday challenges of food allergies and sensory sensitivities, which has further deepened my professional attitude and empathy. Furthermore, it has made me even more certain that there are no universal solutions in nutrition; it is necessary to understand the individual's needs and seek personalized solutions!

Feel free to contact me if you: are planning a lifestyle change,

• live with diabetes or insulin resistance,
• are struggling with gestational diabetes,
• need help due to food allergies/intolerances,
• have digestive complaints (e.g. bloating, reflux) that affect your daily life,
• have an underactive thyroid,
• are looking for expert support in nourishing your child.

Qualifications, Main Activities

• 2012-2014: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Master's in Nutrition Science (MSc)
• 2008-2012: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Health Sciences, BSc in Nursing and Patient Care - Dietetics
• Since 2018: Private Practitioner (Dietitian) Professional collaborations: EFOP projects, giving lectures at Nestlé health days, leading weight loss clubs at Zugló Health Development Office, preparing cooking videos and writing articles for the KoviRami program; dietitian of the “Change With Us, Mom” project for Női Váltó, dietitian in private hospitals.
• 2016-2018: Bethesda Children's Hospital - Dietitian
• 2014-2015: University of Debrecen - Child and adult patient care; teaching medical students as a dietitian
• 2012-2014: Ferencváros Health Service - Dietetic care for people diagnosed with diabetes

Medical massage therapist

As a medical massage therapist with several years of experience, I perform wellness, medical massage and balneotherapy treatments, with particular attention to creating a calm, safe environment. In my work, I consider personalized therapy and empathic, open communication with patients important.

I previously worked at the Rudas Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool in Budapest and at the Szent Erzsébet Thermal Bath in Mórahalom, where I compiled and performed treatments based on medical treatment sheets. I obtained my medical massage therapist qualification at the Tóth János Vocational School of the Szeged Vocational Training Center, with excellent results.