Founded in 1980 by Madam Stella Cheah, Stella-In International Advanced Aesthetics Academy has been a cornerstone of Malaysia’s professional beauty education. With international endorsements from CIBTAC (UK), CIDESCO (Switzerland), and IFA (UK), the academy has trained countless beauticians and spa professionals who now serve across Asia.
Today, Stella-In enters a new era — reconnecting with its cultural roots to become Malaysia’s first Peranakan Wholistic Wellness Academy. Under the warm guidance of “Nyonya Stella”, the academy now teaches the Wholistic Guasa and Massage Therapy, blending traditional Peranakan healing arts with modern wellness science.
This rebranding symbolizes a return to authenticity — passing down the ancestral skills of touch, compassion, and holistic care to future generations. Alongside professional training, the academy also opens its doors as a Wellness Centre, where visitors can experience these heritage therapies firsthand.
To preserve and promote Malaysia’s Peranakan holistic wellness traditions while empowering individuals through education, skill, and compassion.
To blend traditional wisdom with modern beauty sciences, ensuring every wellness specialist is properly trained and certified. We nurture therapists who practice wholistic healing—caring for mind, body, and spirit through authentic Peranakan wellness, compassionate touch, and education. Stella-In is dedicated to preserving heritage while delivering safe, effective, and heartfelt treatments to the community.
Madam Stella Cheah (affectionately known as Nyonya Stella) has dedicated her life to the pursuit of holistic wellness. As the founder of Stella-In International Advanced Aesthetics Academy, established in 1980, she has over four decades of experience in training therapists and introducing advanced beauty and wellness techniques to Malaysia.
In 1992, she pioneered the development of Wholistic Guasa Therapy, blending Peranakan heritage, Eastern traditions, and modern Western science. Her vision was not only to help clients achieve beauty and wellness but also to create a sustainable therapy that supports the therapist’s own health and energy.
Throughout her career, Stella has:
Join us in preserving Malaysia’s cultural legacy while embracing the future of holistic beauty and wellness.
Whether you’re here to learn, heal, or grow — Stella-In is where tradition and transformation meet.
