OUR STORY
Why you should listen to your inner voice
How often are you so devoted to work and other people’s needs that you do not notice time passing—or how tired and drained you have become? How often do people ask you, “When will you finally put yourself first?” Unfortunately, I understand that feeling completely.
How things used to be
My name is Branislava Brković. Eight years ago, ignoring fatigue, anxiety and exhaustion was part of my daily routine. I lived in a town 300 kilometres from Novi Sad and my work as a Serbian language and literature teacher was the most important thing in my life. I was completely committed to it, convinced that nothing could be more valuable or meaningful.
Over time, moments of happiness and fulfilment became rarer, my working hours grew longer, the list of tasks grew larger and stress became constant. I slept less and began eating for comfort, hoping food could replace rest and enjoyment.
And then…
One sleepless night I began to imagine what would happen if I put my own wishes first. Wonderful things followed in that picture: I woke up easily and well rested, stretched in a warm bed without pain, felt flexible and full of energy, and looked forward to the day ahead.
Then one morning I woke up unusually determined. I knew immediately that the morning—and the day—would be different.
Many talents, much love
The idea for Stella was born when I realised that I had another talent I wanted to share with you.
This time my work would be for tired, exhausted and aching backs, arms and legs—and necks and faces too. It would be devoted to adult recovery and wellbeing.
So I packed everything that could fit into my Corsa and moved into a new life.
Stella Massage Studio has been open since July 2018. Years of hands-on experience and continued learning have made me highly attentive to the problems people carry in their bodies. My love for this work—and for the chance to help, ease discomfort and make life feel better—gives my work its purpose.
Stella is a calm, pleasant and clean place. Every client receives a fresh sheet and towels.
The massage oils I use are plant-based and contain no mineral or paraffin oil. I prepare them myself with knowledge, care and attention to each client.
My base oils are blends of cold-pressed almond, olive and sunflower oils, sometimes enriched with moringa, rosehip seed or grape-seed oil.
Depending on their purpose, I create different combinations of high-quality essential oils: blends for pain and stiffness, lymphatic drainage, scarred skin care and regeneration, and several relaxation blends with floral, woody or citrus notes.
Your perfect hour
I know how often you do not see yourself as a priority.
There is always something else to spend money on: hair, nails, make-up, clothes, the home, or little things for your family. Meanwhile your back, neck and hips hurt from sitting; your feet from heels; your hands from a mouse, keyboard and bags; and your head from everyday demands.
Would you like to have one perfect hour every week that belongs only to you—an hour of gentleness, warmth, peace and comfort?
That hour exists and is waiting for you.
As a professional massage therapist, and above all as someone who has been through the same experience, I know which areas tend to trouble you most and how to calm them.
After an hour or two of massage, you can feel renewed and reconnect with a part of yourself that has been neglected for too long.
Your hour with me is waiting at Vase Pelagića 3 in Novi Sad.
RELAX. REST. RECOVER.
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