Maderotherapy

Wood instead of hands

Maderotherapy is a body massage with one difference: the therapist works not with their hands but with wooden tools, each with its own shape and its own role. The technique has its roots in Colombia and is applied mainly to the abdomen, flanks, thighs, buttocks and upper arms.

Wood holds a steady pressure where the hand tires and loses intensity. This way the movement reaches deeper into the subcutaneous tissue and stays the same from the start of the session to the end.

The three tools

• ✓Spiked rollers — they mobilise the tissues with repeated pressing and rolling movements, and work on the "orange peel" look.
• ✓Wooden spatulas — they direct the lymph towards the lymph nodes, so that the area is relieved of fluid retention.
• ✓Swedish cups — they create a gentle suction, like a cupping glass. They draw the skin upwards and work on firming and lifting the buttocks.

What changes in your body

The result is aesthetic and concerns the look and the contour, not the scales.

• ✓The look of cellulite — the surface becomes smoother and the dimples less visible.
• ✓Contour — the area looks tidier, mainly because the fluid retention subsides.
• ✓Firming — the suction from the cups tones the skin, with a more visible difference on the buttocks.
• ✓Decongestion — less swelling and less of a heavy feeling, especially in legs that get tired.

How it will feel

It is not a relaxing massage, at least not from the first day. The first sessions are intense: the pressure through the wood is steady and deep, and the body is not used to it. After the first two or three times the tissues soften and the same pressure becomes clearly more tolerable.

Tell us where it hurts and how much, while it is happening. The intensity can be adjusted — there is no reason to grit your teeth.

The plan and the care afterwards

1. A session of 45–60 minutes

   The duration depends on the extent of the area we are working on.

2. 10–12 sessions

   That is the plan for a visible difference, not one visit.

3. 2–3 times a week

   The frequency counts as much as the number. With sessions spread far apart the result is not built.

4. Water afterwards

   Drink plenty of water after the session, so that the lymphatic decongestion can work.

5. Combination with pressotherapy

   If your issue is mainly fluid retention, the combination speeds up the decongestion.

Questions & Answers

What most people ask, answered briefly and clearly.

Does it hurt?

The first few times it is intense, yes. The pressure is steady and deep, and the body needs two or three sessions to get used to it. From then on most people find it pleasant. Always tell us while it is happening if anything is too much.

Will I lose weight?

Not from maderotherapy on its own. What changes is the look and the contour of the area, mainly because fluid retention is reduced. The scales change with diet and movement.

When will I see a difference?

The feeling of lightness usually comes from the first sessions. The difference you see in the mirror is built over the plan of 10–12 sessions.

Is it only done on the legs and buttocks?

Yes, we work in a targeted way on the area that concerns you. Tell us what bothers you and we plan accordingly.

Does it leave bruises?

That is not the aim and it does not happen at the right pressure. Temporary redness for a few hours is normal. If your skin bruises easily or you take anticoagulants, tell us so we can adjust the settings.

How does it differ from manual massage?

The pressure is steadier and reaches deeper, because it is not limited by the hand getting tired. That is why the first few times are more intense than a classic massage.