Maderotherapy and Wood Therapy Training
Maderotherapy, or wood therapy, uses shaped wooden tools such as rollers, cups and sculpting boards to perform massage strokes. The tools allow consistent pressure across larger areas, but they demand careful pressure control to avoid bruising.
What you will learn
- Choosing and holding each wooden tool
- Roller, cup and board techniques for thighs, abdomen and buttocks
- Cleaning and inspecting wooden tools between clients
- Combining wood therapy with manual and lymphatic strokes
Anatomy and physiology
Skin and subcutaneous tissue, superficial veins and the bony landmarks where tools must never press.
Safety and contraindications
- Never use tools over bone, varicose veins, bruises or broken skin
- Bruising is a sign of excessive pressure, not an expected result
- Screen every client with a written health questionnaire before treatment.
- Obtain informed consent and explain what the treatment can and cannot do.
- Stop and refer to a medical professional when you notice red flags such as unexplained swelling, pain, heat or skin changes.
Frequently asked questions
What is maderotherapy?
A massage method using shaped wooden tools to apply rolling, kneading and gliding strokes, usually for cosmetic body contouring.
Part of one comprehensive programme
This topic is taught inside the unified Massage Skool Institute study programme, not as a separate course.