What Is Maderotherapy and How Is It Used?
Maderotherapy comes from the Spanish word madera, meaning wood. Practitioners use shaped wooden tools to perform rolling, kneading and gliding strokes, usually as part of cosmetic body contouring.
The main tools
- Rollers for long gliding strokes
- Swedish cups for scooping and lifting
- Sculpting boards for wider areas
What it can and cannot do
It can temporarily improve the look of skin and help clients feel lighter. It cannot permanently remove fat or cure cellulite.
Safety
Excessive pressure causes bruising. Tools must never press on bone, veins or broken skin.
Part of one comprehensive programme
This topic is taught inside the unified Massage Skool Institute study programme, not as a separate course.