Rhythm and depth
The wooden tools keep a steady, firm rhythm across larger areas.
Technique · Part of body sculpting
Maderotherapy
Massage with sculpted wooden tools: rollers, cups and shaped boards that knead and roll the tissue with rhythm and pressure.
Maderotherapy, from the Spanish "madera" for wood, is a massage technique that uses hand-held wooden tools. Rollers with ridges, cupped shapes and contoured boards are moved over the skin in firm, rhythmic patterns.
The tools add pressure and rhythm that hands alone cannot easily keep up. At ICONIC, maderotherapy is part of our body sculpting treatments, combined with manual sculpting and, in Sculpt & Drain, with G5 massage and lymphatic drainage.
- Booked as
- Part of body sculpting
- Included in
- Sculpt & Drain · ICONIC Sculpt
- Tools
- Sculpted wood
Maderotherapy and manual sculpting
| Maderotherapy | Manual sculpting | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool | Sculpted wooden tools | Hands |
| Pressure | Firm, even and rhythmic | Firm, varied and precise |
| Movement | Rolling, cupping, pressing | Kneading, lifting, gliding |
| At ICONIC | Combined in one session | Combined in one session |
Benefits
What clients often notice when maderotherapy is part of their body sculpting routine. Results differ per person and are never guaranteed.
Warmth in the tissue
Rolling and pressing stimulate local circulation, which you feel as warmth.
Smoother-looking skin
With regular sessions, many clients see a smoother-looking skin surface.
A toned feeling
The treated areas often feel firmer and more awake afterwards.
Natural and manual
No machines: only wood, hands and technique.
Part of a complete session
Combined with sculpting, G5 and drainage for a full body ritual.
Is it right for you?
Who is
it for?
Maderotherapy may suit you when:
- You enjoy firm, rhythmic massage.
- You want to care for how the skin on your legs, glutes or waist looks.
- You prefer a natural, manual technique.
- You are already booking body sculpting and want to know what the wooden tools do.
- You are building a regular body routine.
Maderotherapy is part of our body sculpting treatments and is not booked separately. Firm work is not suitable for everyone; see the FAQ.
At the studio
The ICONIC
ICONIC Experience?
Maderotherapy never stands alone at ICONIC: it is one part of a full sculpting session.
- 01
Consultation
We talk about your goals and your health, and check that firm work suits you.
- 02
Manual warm-up
The tissue is warmed with the hands, and in Sculpt & Drain with the G5 device.
- 03
Wooden tools
Rollers and cups are moved over the skin in firm, rhythmic patterns on your focus areas.
- 04
Finishing
Depending on the format, lymphatic drainage or more manual work to close the session.
Practical
Treatment
details
Intensity, tailored to you
Maderotherapy is firm, but we adjust the pressure and the choice of tool to you. Tell us at any moment if you would like it softer.
How to prepare
- Drink enough water on the day of your session.
- Avoid a heavy meal just before your session.
- Skip a heavy workout on the same day.
- Tell us about any health conditions, medication or pregnancy when you book.
Questions
Frequently
asked
What is maderotherapy?
A massage technique using sculpted wooden tools, such as ridged rollers and cups, that knead and roll the tissue in firm, rhythmic patterns.
Can I book maderotherapy on its own?
At ICONIC, maderotherapy is part of our body sculpting treatments, such as Sculpt & Drain and ICONIC Sculpt. Choose one of those formats to experience it.
Is maderotherapy painful?
It is firm, and some areas can feel intense. We always adjust the pressure to your comfort.
Can it help with cellulite?
Many clients notice that the skin looks smoother with regular sessions. Cellulite is very individual, so we never promise a specific result.
Can I get bruises?
Mild redness is normal. If you bruise easily or take blood thinners, tell us beforehand so we can adjust or advise against it.
Are there any contraindications?
Not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a fever or acute infection, thrombosis or severe varicose veins, open wounds or skin inflammation in the area, have recently had surgery, are receiving cancer treatment, have a heart condition or uncontrolled blood pressure, bruise very easily or take blood thinners. If in doubt, check with your doctor first.
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