Wood Therapy Course

Lesson 1 • Anatomy Relevant to Wood Therapy

Reviews skin layers, fascia, lymphatic vessels, and adipose tissue targeted during sessions. Grounds technique selection in anatomical understanding.

Lesson 2 • History and Origins of Wood Therapy

Traces wood therapy from traditional South American bodywork to modern aesthetic practice. Provides historical context that informs current technique rationale.

Lesson 3 • Professional Scope and Ethics

Outlines practitioner boundaries, contraindications, and ethical responsibilities. Ensures students operate safely within professional and regulatory standards.

Lesson 1 • Overview of Wooden Instruments

Catalogues rollers, boards, cups, and sculpting pieces by shape and function. Builds a working vocabulary for tool identification and selection.

Lesson 2 • Tool Sanitation and Maintenance

Covers cleaning protocols, disinfection agents safe for wood, and storage practices. Directly supports infection control and tool longevity.

Lesson 3 • Wood Materials and Quality Standards

Examines wood species, finishes, and grain properties that affect durability and client safety. Guides students in evaluating tool quality before purchase.

Lesson 1 • Visual and Tactile Body Assessment

Teaches observation and palpation techniques to evaluate tissue quality and lymphatic congestion. Findings directly inform protocol selection.

Lesson 2 • Customising Treatment Plans

Integrates assessment data into personalised session sequences and tool selections. Bridges consultation findings to hands-on protocol design.

Lesson 3 • Goal Setting and Expectation Management

Guides practitioners in aligning client goals with realistic outcomes and session timelines. Prevents dissatisfaction and builds long-term client trust.

Lesson 1 • Basic Stroke Patterns and Directions

Introduces effleurage-style gliding, cross-fibre friction, and directional drainage strokes. Each pattern is linked to a specific physiological effect.

Lesson 2 • Warm-Up and Preparation Techniques

Covers manual warm-up strokes and product application that prepare tissue for deeper work. Proper preparation reduces discomfort and improves treatment efficacy.

Lesson 3 • Pressure Calibration and Tissue Response

Teaches practitioners to read tissue feedback and adjust pressure in real time. Prevents bruising, discomfort, and adverse reactions.

Lesson 1 • Abdominal Contouring Sequence

Details roller and board techniques for reducing abdominal adiposity and improving tone. Sequence follows digestive organ direction to avoid contraindicated pressure.

Lesson 2 • Arms, Back, and Flanks Protocol

Covers upper arm toning, back fat reduction, and flank sculpting with appropriate tools. Completes the full-body contouring skill set.

Lesson 3 • Thigh and Leg Contouring Protocol

Addresses inner, outer, and posterior thigh using targeted rollers and sculpting boards. Techniques reduce cellulite appearance and improve circulation.

Lesson 1 • Wood Tool Lymphatic Sequences

Translates manual lymphatic drainage into structured wooden roller and board sequences. Each sequence targets a specific body region and drainage pathway.

Lesson 2 • Manual Lymphatic Drainage Principles

Applies Vodder-inspired light-pressure principles adapted for wooden tool delivery. Establishes the rhythm, sequence, and pressure rules unique to lymphatic work.

Lesson 3 • Post-Surgical Lymphatic Applications

Adapts wood therapy protocols for clients recovering from liposuction and body procedures. Covers timing, pressure restrictions, and physician clearance requirements.

Lesson 1 • Facial Lymphatic Drainage Sequence

Applies ultra-light pressure strokes to reduce puffiness, dark circles, and facial congestion. Sequence follows cervical lymph pathways for effective fluid clearance.

Lesson 2 • Facial Contouring and Lifting Protocol

Sequences strokes for cheekbone definition, jawline sculpting, and brow lifting. Techniques stimulate collagen-producing fibroblasts through controlled mechanical pressure.

Lesson 3 • Facial Wood Instruments and Selection

Identifies gua sha boards, facial rollers, and sculpting sticks designed for delicate facial tissue. Matches each tool to specific facial zones and goals.

Lesson 1 • Continuing Education and Skill Advancement

Maps pathways for advanced certifications, research engagement, and technique refinement. Positions graduates for long-term professional growth.

Lesson 2 • Outcome Measurement and Documentation

Establishes measurement tools, photo documentation standards, and progress note formats. Supports evidence-based practice and professional accountability.

Lesson 3 • Multi-Session Programme Structuring

Builds progressive session sequences that intensify over time to maximise cumulative results. Teaches spacing, milestone tracking, and protocol evolution.

Lesson 4 • Managing Complex and Sensitive Cases

Addresses protocol adaptations for clients with lipedema, post-surgical fibrosis, and sensitive skin. Builds clinical reasoning for non-standard presentations.