What is wood therapy?

Wood therapy is a natural technique of oriental origin, which is used for both aesthetic and health purposes. It consists of making a vigorous massage using various wooden instruments of different shapes and sizes.

The ancient technique was reborn in Colombia, where in the 1990s tools and techniques were developed to achieve the best results, especially in the field of body aesthetics.

The devices have ergonomic shapes, designed to adapt to different parts of the body, and each one has its own specific functions and objectives. Depending on the area, rollers of different shapes can also be used, and there are also smaller tools for the face.

The anatomically designed wooden tools used in this type of massage are ideal for redefining body contourreduce cellulite and facilitate weight loss.

There are different types of wood therapy depending on the area where they are applied, mainly facial wood therapy and body wood therapy.

What are wood therapy massages like?

This therapy uses wooden instruments to apply series of repetitive movements with specific pressure on different parts of the body.

This pressure promotes the elimination of fluid and the reduction of fatty tissue and toxins that it can contain through the lymphatic system. It is, therefore, a therapy that contributes to the detoxification of the body.

The most common indication is cellulite, since favors the reduction of disproportionate lumps and softens the dimples in the orange peel.

How are wooden massagers used?

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To perform the massage there are a wide variety of utensils. Some well-known therapists even design their own. However, the most used are the following:

• Smooth roller. It is used to knead the legs and buttocks. There are different models that adapt to the type of skin and problem that the patient presents. It serves to activate the circulatory and lymphatic system, and facilitates the elimination of adipocytes. There are different types of roller, which are chosen depending on the patient’s skin and the adiposity they present.
• Swedish Cup. It is used to treat localized adiposity and shape areas such as the waist, buttocks, thighs or abdomen.
• Modeling table. It helps drain fat and promotes the elimination of toxins. It is used to model the most delicate areas of the patient’s skin.

facial wood therapy

Depending on the area and the objectives to be achieved, there are different types of wood therapy massage.

In the case of easy wood therapy, The main function of this massage is to tighten the skin, while improving blood circulation.

It is a gentle and cosmetic treatment.

Body wood therapy

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In body wood therapy, different types of massage are performed:

• Lymphatic drainage massage. It is used after serious injuries or surgery to reduce symptoms such as swelling and pain. It stimulates the flow of fluid in the lymph nodes and releases accumulations. This type of massage should be carried out by a physiotherapist with specific training.
• Deep tissue massage. This therapy is a massage technique that uses slow, powerful movements to reach the deepest layers of muscle and connective tissue. This type of technique can be intense due to the pressure applied, but the treatment is very effective. It must also be carried out by qualified health professionals.
• Chest massage. This gentler technique is primarily performed to shape the breasts, as well as firm and tone.
• Anti-cellulite massage. This type of technique is applied to eliminate fat and fluid accumulated in different areas of the body. By activating blood circulation in the treated parts, it promotes elimination. It is a natural, non-invasive treatment that provides results in a short time. Sessions usually last one hour.

Benefits of facial and body wood therapy

Wood therapy is not a relaxation technique. ANDs a physical treatment of more or less deep action, depending on the technique and indication, which aims to increase general well-being, firm contours and say goodbye to excess fat.

1. Reduces cellulite and fluid retention

The wooden rolling pin stimulates the body’s lymphatic system and reduces fluid retention accumulated in the tissues as a result of hormonal fluctuations, little exercise or altered lymph flow.

After a few sessions of wood therapy, the contours of thighs and buttocks appear smoother and the orange peel appearance can be significantly reduced.

Massage can also help stretch and lengthen skin tissue, which can also make skin look smoother and softer.

2. Detoxifying effect

You can imagine the lymphatic system that runs through the body in parallel to the venous system as a sewage network that collects polluting substances and waste.

Massage with wooden devices can act on the lymphatic system, activating it, which favors the body’s natural detoxification processes.

This generates well-being and strengthens the immune system, of which the lymphatic system is a part.

3. Smooth and rosy skin

The therapy increases collagen and elastin production of the body itself. This tightens the skin on the arms, stomach or legs naturally and prevents the appearance of new cellulite.

Furthermore, the intensive pressure stimulates blood circulationwhich guarantees a healthy, radiant complexion and firm skin on legs and buttocks.

4. Relieves muscle tension

In addition to its aesthetic uses, wood therapy It is very useful to relieve muscle tension, contractures and muscle or joint pain.

Regardless of whether you are a very active, athletic or sedentary person, wood therapy can also be very effective and beneficial. In addition, it promotes muscle relaxation and relieves tension and stress, promoting better rest and sleep.

Maderotherapy before and after: what you can expect

Wood therapy is more effective if the treatment is periodic and regular, similar to traditional therapeutic massage. Up to three one-hour sessions per week for three or four months may be recommended to appreciate the effects.

The more consistent the treatment, the more noticeable and lasting the effects will be. Howeverthe results you experience will continue for approximately three months after the last session.

Wood therapy session at home

It is possible to do a simple wood therapy self-treatment at home. You only need the right wooden elements and 10 to 15 minutes of your time. How it works step by step:

1. First, rub the area of ​​skin you want to massage with a little coconut, pomegranate or birch anti-cellulite oil, for example.
2. Take a wooden roller, place it over the affected area and roll or rub it several times over the desired body part with gentle pressure.
3. You can work with a single roller or alternate them at will on different parts of the body. It is essential to work in the direction of lymphatic flow, therefore, swinging movements are always performed from the bottom up (in the direction of the upper body, towards the heart).
4. To increase the firming anti-cellulite effect, an alternate shower is also recommended after the treatment. This also stimulates metabolism and blood circulation and ensures great results.

Do you have contraindications?

Wood therapy It is a completely natural and safe massage treatment if excessive pressure is not applied.

However, it may be contraindicated if you suffer from any health problems. In that case, consult your doctor first.

For example, wood therapy and massage in general may be contraindicated in some types of cancer and some circulatory diseases.