The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
Contact us to learn more about our courses, events, and industry news.
Train in Maderotherapy (Wood Therapy) - the natural art of body sculpting - at the London School of Massage. This hands-on sculpting massage course equips therapists with anatomically shaped wooden tools and evidence-informed methods to reduce the appearance of cellulite, tone the body, stimulate lymphatic flow, and improve skin texture. With growing demand for non-invasive sculpting, this massage course helps you expand your treatment menu with safe, effective results. This course is also refered to as Maderoterapia / Colombian (often spelled “Columbian”) Wood Therapy and Body Sculpting.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be fully equipped to integrate Mederotherapy: Colombian Wood Therapy & Body Sculpting techniques into your existing massage practice.
To enrol on this Brazillian Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Sculpting course, learners must hold an OFQUAL-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage (or equivalent) that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please email us a copy of your qualifications for advice.
Our Maderotherapy: Colombian Wood Tool Body Sculpting Massage course is approved by one or more of the following accrediting or insuring bodies:
This 1-day Maderotherapy: Colombian Wood Tool Sculpting Course provides an in-depth understanding of key topics essential for mastering a range of wooden massage tool techniques and enhancing body contouring treatments.
You will learn to:
Define Maderotherapy and its origins
Distinguish between visceral and subcutaneous fat
Understand how wood therapy affects body fat
Understand what cellulite is and its nature
Identify and categorise different wood therapy tools
Utilise a selection of techniques across different areas of the body
Appreciate different types of base oils and those best suited for wood therapy treatments
Apply hygiene practices and recognise contraindications related to wood therapy tools
Carry out a wood therapy treatment on various parts of the body
Develop a treatment plan based on the client's needs and expectations
This comprehensive course will equip you with the skills to offer a full wood therapy treatment, aiming to optimise client contours and sculpting results.
There are no formal exams for this course.
In-class assessment and instructor feedback - ongoing evaluation of practical skills with real-time feedback to support learning and development. A CPD Certificate will be given if the instructor believes the required competencies have been met.
Following completion of this Maderotherapy / Wood Sculpting Massage course, students have been able to:
Open their own private practice, treating clients from home
Work in health clubs, hotels, or ski resorts abroad
Offer mobile massage treatments
Treat clients using Wooden Tools and Wood Therapy Techniques
Progress to further advanced massage training, such as:
Pursue degree-level studies in Osteopathy, Physiotherapy or Acupuncture
Supplement their full-time income with part-time massage work
Develop their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Join professional bodies, increasing credibility and access to further resources.
Use the title "Maderotherapy / Wood Sculpting Massage Therapist"
Maderotherapy (Wood Therapy) is a body massage technique that uses specially shaped wooden tools like rollers, cups and contouring instruments to work over areas such as the thighs, hips, abdomen and arms. Maderotherapy supports body sculpting, the appearance of cellulite, while also feeling like a firm, targeted massage.
Commonly reported benefits include:
At the London School of Massage, the Maderotherapy (Wood Tool Sculpting) training is delivered as a 1-day course (a fast-track CPD format), and is open to qualified therapists Level 3 and above.
Pricing varies by wood quality, finish and number of tools included. Typical Pricing includes:
BCMA & IGCT Accredited Course
FHT, CMA, BCMA, IGCT & IICT Accredited Course
BCMA, IGCT & IICT Accredited Course
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