Wood Therapy

Cellulite reduction: One of the main benefits of wood therapy is its ability to reduce cellulite. The wooden instruments are effective in breaking down fat accumulations that cause the orange peel appearance.

Adjustment of measurements in localized fat areas: By improving blood and lymphatic circulation and stimulating the local metabolism, wood therapy helps in the adjustment of measurements in areas with localized fat. Especially the abdomen, thighs, and arms.

Improves blood and lymphatic circulation: The movements and applied pressure stimulate the flow of blood and lymph, which is key to eliminating toxins and maintaining good health.

Muscle relaxation and pain relief: Wood therapy is effective for relaxing tense muscles and relieving muscle pain. The deep movements help break up knots and overload in the posterior and inner parts of the affected muscles.

Anti-stress effect: Although the goal of wood therapy is not to achieve absolute relaxation and directly combat anxiety and stress, as happens with other similar massage types, such as deep tissue massage, lymphatic massage or postoperative massage, the environment and the good techniques of the massage therapists allow wood therapy to achieve a notable anti-stress effect.

Lymphatic drainage stimulation: This technique or type of massage helps stimulate the lymphatic system, which is crucial for the efficient elimination of waste and fluids from the body, boosting the immune system.

Wood therapy or massage with wooden instruments | Approach.

The approach is the initial stage of most types of massages, whether focusing on relaxation, pain relief, or lymphatic massages. In the case of wooden instrument massage or wood therapy in Miami, the approach stage involves recognizing the goals that the client seeks. The planning of wood therapy sessions will be entirely conditioned by the client's objectives. Likewise, the use of instruments, session intensity, and the general setup of wood therapy will be recommendations that can be made from the very first moment at our medical spa in Miami.

In this first stage of wood therapy, the massage therapist must not only ensure the client's comfort and the recognition of objectives for a proper massage session planning, but also gain the client's trust so that the wood therapy session or wooden instrument massage in Miami can be effective.

Wood therapy or massage with wooden instruments | Warm-up.

Once the set of wooden massage instruments that will be part of the wood therapy session has been chosen, a gentle process of warming up the skin and muscles in the target areas of the wood therapy begins. This stage improves local circulation while achieving an optimal relaxation level for the more intensive process within a wood therapy session.

Wood therapy or massage with wooden instruments | Instrumental massage

The wooden instruments, such as rollers, cups, and molders, are selected according to the area to be treated and the specific objectives of the wooden instrument massage therapy in Miami. It begins with gentle movements to get the skin accustomed to the pressure of the wood during the massage, gradually increasing the intensity to work as deeply as possible into the tissues.

One of the main goals of wood therapy is the substantial reduction of cellulite. In these cases, during the instrumental stage of wood therapy, roller and cup techniques are used to break down fat deposits and stimulate lymphatic drainage. When the client pursues toning goals, quick and repetitive movements with molders are applied to stimulate the muscles and skin. In cases where relaxation goals are pursued, slow movements and sustained pressure are applied to relieve muscle tension.

Wood therapy or massage with wooden instruments | Lymphatic drainage.

The fourth stage of wooden instrument massage therapy or wood therapy aims to achieve goals similar to postoperative massages, although in this case with instruments that are not recommended for post-surgical recovery massages. Using the specific instruments of wood therapy, such as drainage boards, movements are made that follow the lymphatic system flow, helping to eliminate toxins and excess fluids.

Wood therapy or massage with wooden instruments | Gradual incorporation.

The gradual incorporation of wood therapy is the stage where the client is reintroduced through gentle, guided movements, especially with the hand, aiming for relaxation and the dissipation of overloads in the treated areas. It is very important that at the end of the wood therapy session or wooden instrument massage in Miami, the client is advised to drink plenty of water to help eliminate the toxins released during the wooden massage session.

There is no fixed number of massage sessions or wood therapy after which results, such as improvement of cellulite or fat redistribution in the abdomen and thighs, can be guaranteed. To estimate the number of wood therapy sessions needed to improve or eliminate cellulite, it depends on very personal factors such as: type and degree of cellulite, skin elasticity, and lifestyle habits. Still, at our Miami medical spa, we have observed that users begin to notice skin improvements and cellulite reduction between sessions 10 to 20, as long as they are performed 1 or 2 times a week for significant improvements. To maintain the results, periodic maintenance sessions may be necessary.

Wood therapy, when performed correctly, should not be painful. Clients may feel pressure and intense muscle stimulation, but not pain. If pain occurs, it is important to communicate it to the therapist or masseuse to adjust the technique or applied pressure.

Wood therapy, as an aesthetic technique and physical therapy, started in Colombia in the last decades of the 20th century. Since then, it has been adopted and adapted in numerous countries, incorporating a variety of traditional and modern techniques.

Wood therapy is safe when performed by trained professionals, meaning certified massage therapists. However, like any treatment, it has contraindications; it is not suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions such as active skin infections, severe circulatory disorders, or thrombosis. It is crucial to consult with a qualified professional before starting a wooden instrument massage treatment.

Miami is a hub for wellness and aesthetics, with numerous spas and therapy centers that offer wood therapy. At our medical spa in Miami, we combine the importance of aesthetics with non-invasive therapies that enhance the health, beauty, and well-being of our clients. We select each of our certified professional massage therapists with special care, while we also have our own methods for developing wood therapy and other types of massages, which are publicly available on our own website.

A wood therapy session can last between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the areas of the body being treated and the specific goals of the treatment.