At Balance and Essence massage studio in Koper, the massage table is more than just part of the equipment. For treatments based on listening to the body and developing body awareness, it helps create an environment where the client can feel safe, stable, and relaxed.
Balance and Essence studio has been operating since 2020. Its founder, Marko Poljšak Božič, has developed his own holistic approach through massage training, various professional seminars, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of the connection between the body and psychological state. His approach continues to evolve through experience.
His work is rooted in body awareness, body memory, and the search of balance. The goal of his treatments is not only to release tension, but also to help clients reconnect with their own body and experience greater flow.
Before purchasing a Novak M massage table, Marko worked on a portable table. Today, he uses the massage table S2 with hydraulic height adjustment, which makes his daily treatments much easier and helps him maintain a better working position.
In addition to adjustable height, he also emphasizes the stability and strength of the table. “The treatments I perform take place on different levels. In techniques that require stronger pressure, the surface must remain reliable and stable. With this table, I can really feel that stability,” says Marko Poljšak Božič.
The adjustable head section also makes an important difference in his work. It can be moved in both a positive and negative direction, allowing him to adapt the client’s position more precisely.
For clients lying on their back, a slight elevation of the head section helps create a more natural position for the head and neck. This is especially important for those who feel uncomfortable lying completely flat, as a position where the head tilts too far back can cause tension or make breathing feel more difficult.
When the client is lying on their stomach, the head section can be lowered into a negative position, helping the body relax and open up for the treatment. “These may seem like small details, but they can completely change the experience and the client’s openness to the treatment,” says Marko Poljšak Božič.
In a studio where every treatment is adapted to the individual, the equipment also needs to support that personal approach. In his daily work, the features Marko values most are height adjustment, stability, and the adjustable head section — qualities that directly support his way of working.
