Body Ribbed Roller
Woodtherapy · Contouring
The ribbed surface grips tissue instead of gliding over it.
This is the roller most protocols start with. Ribbed discs across 450 mm — enough bite to mobilise, not so much that it marks. If you own one wood tool, it is usually this one.
Turned by hand from a single piece of urapán.
- 450 mm end to end — forearm length, two-handed grip
- 55 mm ribbed discs that catch and lift tissue
- The everyday roller for abdomen, thigh and arm
- Solid urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) — a dense hardwood that holds an edge
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- Made by us Turned and finished in our own workshop in Colombia
- Solid urapán Fraxinus uhdei — dense enough to hold an edge under pressure
- Ships worldwide Tracked delivery to professionals in eight countries
- Trade pricing From 10 pieces, with your clinic's name engraved See wholesale tiers
The ribbed surface grips tissue instead of gliding over it
Indicated for
Where this tool earns its place
Not the right tool for
Face, neck, breast tissue, or directly over bone, varicose veins, open wounds or fresh scar tissue. For pure lymphatic drainage, finish with a smooth-surface tool instead.
- The default first passWhere most contouring protocols begin, before anything deeper.
- Abdomen and thighBroad, flat areas where 450 mm covers ground efficiently.
- Arms and buttockEnough bite to work, gentle enough for thinner tissue.
- CelluliteThe ribs grip and release rather than sliding across the dimples.
- TeachingThe reference roller in most academy kits — predictable, forgiving.
- Daily clinic useThe one tool that comes out in almost every session.
Technical sheet
Specifications
These pieces are handmade by our artisans, so measurements may vary by a few millimetres.
| Overall length | 450 mm 17.7 in |
|---|---|
| Disc diameter | 55 mm 2.2 in |
| Surface | Ribbed toothed discs along the barrel |
| Handle length | 120 mm 4.7 in each side |
| Handle diameter | 30 mm 1.2 in |
| Wood | Urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) solid |
| Finish | Natural, unvarnished sanded to a closed grain |
| Technique | Woodtherapy tissue work |
| Body areas | Abdomen, thigh, buttock, arm |
Technique
How to work with it
- 01
Oil generously
Ribbed surfaces need more slip than smooth ones. Dry ribs drag, and dragging bruises.
- 02
Start light
First passes warm the tissue and tell you how it responds. Depth comes after, not at the start.
- 03
Roll toward the nodes
Consistent direction, full-length strokes. Let the ribs catch; do not force them.
- 04
Drain to close
Follow with a smooth tool toward the nearest lymph nodes. Mobilised fluid has to be moved.
A full six-phase protocol for post-surgical fibrosis — with the tool sequence, timings and evidence level for each step — is available as a free download.
Made by hand
We are the workshop, not the middleman
Every KOWÜA tool is turned on our own lathes. We select the timber, cut it, turn it, sand it through progressive grits and finish it by hand. Nothing is bought in and rebranded.
The ribs are cut to a depth we settled on by testing, not by copying. Shallower and the tool slides; deeper and it marks. The whole design lives in that few millimetres.
Buying direct means you get the price of the factory, custom laser engraving with your clinic's name, and someone who can actually change the tool if you need a different profile.
Care
Cleaning and sanitising
Never
Do not autoclave, do not soak, do not put it in a dishwasher and do not leave it submerged in disinfectant. Wood is porous — immersion swells the fibre, raises the grain and will crack the piece.
- After each clientWipe between the ribs. That is where oil and residue collect.
- Disinfect70% alcohol on the surface, then let it air-dry completely.
- StoreDry and flat, away from direct heat and sun.
If the ribs ever feel rough, a light pass with fine sandpaper along the grain restores them. That is the advantage of an unvarnished finish: it can be renewed, and there is no coating to chip into a client's skin.
Before you order
Questions we get
How do I know it is the right size?
450 mm end to end — roughly the length of a forearm — with 120 mm of handle each side, so both hands fit with room to grip. The discs are 55 mm across.
Is this the one to start with?
Usually yes. It is the most forgiving roller we make and the one most protocols open with. Deeper tools assume the tissue has already been warmed by something like this.
How is it different from the curved roller?
Same length, different geometry. This one is straight, for flat areas. The curved version is shaped for the waist and outer thigh, where a straight barrel loses contact.
Can I use it on post-surgical clients?
Yes, once your protocol and the surgeon's clearance allow mechanical work on the area. Never on fresh incisions, and never as the first contact of the session.
Can I get my clinic's name on it?
Yes. We laser-engrave logos and names from 10 pieces. See wholesale tiers and engraving.
Do you ship outside Colombia?
Yes, worldwide with tracking, and shipping is free on orders over $350 with duties included. For orders of 10 pieces or more we quote freight directly.
I am buying for a training academy. Is there a better route?
Yes — academies usually order the same reference in volume, which puts you in a wholesale tier straight away, with engraving included from 30 pieces. Request a quote.
Buying for a clinic or academy?
Wholesale starts at ten pieces
Mix and match any references. Discounts from 15%, custom laser engraving with your clinic's name, and freight quoted directly so you are not paying retail rates.
See wholesale pricing