February 3, 2020
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Ildiko Varhelyi, Founder and Owner of NeuroCentric Health and Fitness LLC
What is your name and occupation?
Ildiko Varhelyi Founder and Owner of NeuroCentric Health and Fitness LLC
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year
What is your instagram handle?
@Neurocentrichealth
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Born and raised in Szeged (Hungary). Moved to Boston 20 years ago looking for opportunities for a more fulfilling life.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
Loved movement and exercise since I was a kid, and played basketball in Hungary. After moving to the US, worked as a personal trainer, studied and graduated in physical therapy and massage therapy. Continued studying, yoga, neuroscience, movement therapy, brain based pain relief methodologies. Had a very serious incident 5 years ago, ended up with a broken neck, injured spinal cord, paralyzed arms. I have fully rehabilitated myself without surgery, with techniques that are based on the nervous system and the brain. I was told, even if I will be able to move, I will have limitations and will be in pain for the rest of my life. Using non -invasive, neuroscience based therapy proved that it doesn't have to be that way. I'm fully mobile, teach movement, help people rehabilitate their injures. And I'm not in pain at all. During my own rehabilitation process I promised myself if I can pull it off, I will open a studio to help people with injuries and chronic pain. My true passion is to help people to get rid of nagging, recurring injuries that traditional approaches cannot seem to help. I want to show people that they have power over pain, they do not need to suffer. Educating, sharing knowledge is the very first step to full rehabilitation and chronic pain relief. People need to know that there is hope!
What would your clients say about you and your company?
Passionate, knowledgeable, kind, empowering. Life changing experience.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Keep an open mind and everything is possible.
What is your favorite book?
Neuroscience Fundamentals for rehabilitation
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
Using non invasive movement therapy, sensory re-education and a brain based approach to help people to heal from injury and pain.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Be patient.
How do you enjoy your free time?
I read a lot, mostly neuroscience books for rehabilitation. Do yoga, swim, lift weight. Cooking and baking. Boston Ballet fan.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I studied architecture in Hungary.
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