An ancient technique, it is still very powerful and beneficial

With its origin in the oriental countries, in the 90s Colombia used tools with a smoother finish and developed unique techniques for many kinds of therapies. And since Madera means wood in Spanish, it was given the name Maderoterapia. Slowly it came to be known as a revolutionary massage technique giving shape to the body with wooden tools and was also used as an alternative technique for cellulite massage.

In short, it is a kind of deep tissue massage technique that is done using sculpted wooden implements for disproportionate and pockets of stubborn fat and cellulite.

How does it work? Practiced for centuries, this therapy uses a number of different wooden massage-like tools to makes it easy to break down the fat and cellulite. The wooden instruments used for the message apply direct pressure on the areas naturally eliminating the excess body fat.

It is done with gentle yet optimum pressure on the skin contouring the body in an effortless manner without harming the skin or tissues. Since its wooden block comes in different sizes and shapes, each has a specific use for a specific area of the body.

These specific wooden blocks are massaged around the body in repetitive movements that further manipulate the targeted areas of muscle, fat and cellulite, activating the lymphatic drainage system removing unnecessary water, fat, and toxins from the body. The wooden and handheld tools that are used inlcude rolling pins and vacuum-suction cups.

Its various benefits One of the most talked-about and popular benefits of wood therapy is that it helps fight cellulite on the body giving the person silky and smooth skin. It also tones, reduces, molds, and eliminates the stored fat in different parts of the body.

While several other practitioners have claimed that the therapy helps increase the lymphatic circulation in the body which lets the excess and toxic fluids flow out of the body. Also, the fact is that it helps in reducing wrinkles and nourishing the skin.

Most importantly for people dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression, wood therapy is known to alleviate the tension in the body which in turn reduces the stress in the mind. And as this therapy naturally eliminates the toxins from your body, it speeds up the metabolism as well; leading one on a path of healthier mind and body. This therapy doesn’t bring in massaging agents like creams.

So now if you are excited to try wood therapy, make sure you opt for an experienced practitioner, since initially the blocks will hurt a bit on the body.