Massage
Wood therapy in Marylebone, London
Wood therapy is a massage given with shaped wooden tools such as rollers and cups. Maria offers it on the body or the face, on its own or with other massage techniques. From £70 at our clinic on Lisson Grove.
Price
From £70. Body sessions from £80.
Time
60 minutes
Course
A single session, or regular sessions if you wish
Recovery
You can go back to your day straight away
Results
Most people find it relaxing. Any change in how the skin looks is temporary.
Who
Adults aged 18 and over
Not sure if it is right for you? Message Maria on WhatsApp.
Who it suits
People usually book it for:
- A firm, deep massage
- Muscles that feel tight or tired
- Relaxation
Who it is not suitable for
- Anyone who is pregnant
- Anyone under 18
- Anyone with a blood clot, or a history of deep vein thrombosis
- Varicose veins, broken skin, a rash or an infection in the area to be treated
- Recent surgery or injury in the area to be treated
- For radiofrequency and cavitation: anyone with a pacemaker, other implanted electronic device or metal implants in the area
- For the sauna bag: anyone with a fever or infection, or a pacemaker or other implanted device. If you have a heart condition, high or low blood pressure or diabetes, or take medicine for your heart or blood pressure, you may still be able to have it if your condition is well controlled and your doctor agrees. Please check with your doctor before booking. Tell us too if you feel uncomfortable in enclosed spaces
- If you take blood-thinning medicine or bruise easily, please tell us before your appointment
- It is not a weight-loss treatment
We go through your medical history at your consultation and will tell you if another treatment, or no treatment, is the better choice.
What each session includes
Wood therapy: Maria works over the skin with shaped wooden tools, such as rollers, cups and paddles, using massage oil. The pressure is firm, and she adjusts it to what feels comfortable.
Manual massage: a firm massage by hand, alternating with the wooden tools.
Light, rhythmic massage: a slow, gentle massage by hand that moves over the body in a set order.
Vacuum therapy: a handheld device with a small cup that gently draws up the skin as it moves.
Radiofrequency and cavitation: a handheld device that warms the skin with radiofrequency energy and passes low-frequency ultrasound into the area.
G5 vibration: a massage machine with a vibrating head that is moved over the body.
Sauna bag: a relaxing heat treatment. You lie comfortably wrapped in a heated sauna bag, and the gentle warmth makes you sweat. Many people find it a good way to unwind, and the warmth can feel soothing on tired muscles.
Facial wood therapy: smaller wooden tools on the face and neck, together with a facial massage by hand.
Your appointment
Before
We ask about your health to make sure the treatment is suitable. Avoid a heavy meal for a couple of hours beforehand if your stomach is being treated. Drink water beforehand, and avoid alcohol on the day of a sauna bag session.
Treatment
You lie on the treatment couch, covered with towels except for the area being treated, while Maria works over each area.
Afterwards
The skin can look pink for a few hours. You can go straight back to your day.
Prices
Wood therapy for the body
Wood therapy with firm manual massage
£80 Book
Wood therapy with firm manual massage and vacuum therapy
£90 Book
Full body wood therapy with manual massage, radiofrequency and cavitation
£80 Book
Wood therapy with G5 vibration
£85 Book
Full body wood therapy with light, rhythmic massage
£90 Book
Light, rhythmic massage with wood therapy
£99 Book
Face
Facial wood therapy with manual massage
£70 Book
Sauna bag and massage
Every session is 60 minutes.
Who treats you
Wood therapy and massage at Skin Life are carried out by Maria, a beauty therapist who focuses on wood therapy and body massage.
Side effects and risks
Common and short-lived: redness, warmth and tenderness in the treated areas.
Less common: bruising, particularly if you bruise easily or take blood-thinning medicine. Tell Maria straight away if the pressure feels too strong.
With radiofrequency, the skin feels warm. Tell your practitioner straight away if the treatment feels uncomfortably hot.
In the sauna bag you become hot and sweaty. Tell us straight away if you feel faint, dizzy or unwell.
Afterwards
- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid hot baths, saunas and sunbeds for the rest of the day if your skin is red or tender.
Questions
Does it hurt?
It feels firm, and some areas can feel tender. The pressure is adjusted to what you find comfortable.
Which session should I choose?
Choose the one that sounds right for you, or message Maria on WhatsApp and she will help you decide.
Is it a weight-loss treatment?
No. It is a massage. It does not replace diet and exercise, and any change in how the skin looks is temporary.
How often can I have it?
As often as you like, once any tenderness from the last session has settled.
Wood therapy on video
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