Wood Pinda
A wooden pinda: 160 mm, held in the palm, with a ribbed barrel at one end and a smooth 60 mm head at the other. Two working surfaces in one piece — the ribs catch and lift the tissue, the head glides and carries fluid toward the nodes.
It is the widest head of any tool we make that has no handle, and that is the point: without leverage you cannot lean into it, so the pressure stays where your palm puts it. For shaping and drainage on the abdomen, thigh, arm and back.
- 160 mm, held in the palm — no handle, no leverage
- Two surfaces: ribbed barrel to catch, 60 mm head to glide
- The widest head of our palm-held tools
- Turned urapán, natural and unvarnished
How does it work?
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- Made by us Turned and finished in our own workshop in Colombia
- Solid urapán A dense hardwood that holds an edge
- Ships worldwide Tracked delivery to professionals in eight countries
- Trade pricing From 10 pieces, with your clinic's name engraved See wholesale tiers
Ribs at one end, a smooth 60 mm head at the other. Catching and gliding without changing tools.
Indicated for
Where this tool earns its place
Not the right tool for
Covering large areas. At 160 mm in the palm it is a close-work tool — a full back would take all afternoon. Also not for point work: at 60 mm the head is too wide to isolate a spot, and the Body Spot Roller does that. Not over bone, varicose veins, open wounds or fresh scar tissue.
- Two surfaces, one pieceThe ribbed barrel catches and lifts; the smooth head glides and presses.
- The widest palm head60 mm — broader contact than any other tool held without a handle.
- Abdomen and thighWhere you want control rather than reach.
- Drainage closeThe smooth head carries fluid toward the nodes after the ribs have done their work.
- No leverage by designYour palm is the handle, which is what keeps the pressure honest.
- Post-operative stagesOnly from the point the treating surgeon has cleared in writing.
Technical sheet
Specifications
These pieces are handmade by our artisans, so measurements may vary by a few millimetres.
| Overall length | 160 mm 6.3 in |
|---|---|
| Head diameter | 60 mm 2.4 in — the widest palm tool we make |
| Base | 30 mm 1.2 in |
| Profile | Ribbed barrel, rounded head two working surfaces in one piece |
| Handle | None held in the palm |
| Wood | Urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) solid, dense hardwood |
| Finish | Natural, unvarnished sanded to a closed grain |
| Technique | Woodtherapy drainage and body shaping |
| Body areas | Abdomen, thigh, arm, back |
Technique
How to work with it
- 01
Oil first, then find the grip
Held across the palm with the fingers wrapped over the barrel. Gripping it by the ends tips it onto one rib and concentrates everything there.
- 02
Ribs to work, head to move
Roll the ribbed section upward over the tissue, then turn it and use the 60 mm head to carry fluid toward the nearest nodes.
- 03
Short passes, always upward
Knee to groin, wrist to armpit, navel outward. Reset rather than dragging it back under pressure.
- 04
Let the palm limit you
There is no handle, so there is no way to lean into it. That is deliberate — if you find yourself pushing, you have chosen the wrong tool for the depth you want.
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.
We work with urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) because it is a dense hardwood with a fine closed grain — the surface stays smooth against skin instead of raising fibres after a few washes — and because it takes pressure without splitting.
Buying direct means 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 off oil residue with a dry or barely damp cloth, while the tool is still warm.
- Disinfect70% alcohol on the surface, then let it air-dry completely.
- StoreDry and flat, away from direct heat and sun.
If the surface ever feels rough, a light pass with fine sandpaper along the grain restores it. 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?
It is 160 mm end to end. The working surface is 60 mm. Handle: None. The full specification table is above.
Can I use it on post-surgical clients?
Only with written clearance from the treating surgeon, who alone decides when a patient may progress from gentle manual lymphatic drainage to firmer tooled work. Clearance timelines vary widely between surgeons and between patients, and we publish none. Never on fresh incisions.
Does it need oil?
Yes. A dry tool on dry skin drags and bruises. Any professional massage oil works; ours are formulated to keep slip without soaking into the wood.
How long does the wood last?
With correct care — no immersion, no autoclave — solid urapán lasts years of daily clinic use. Urapán is a dense hardwood, which is why it holds a working edge instead of denting.
Will it mark the skin?
Redness and warmth during a session are expected. Bruising is not — it means too much pressure, or a tool too deep for that tissue. Treatment should never be painful.
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. For orders of 10 pieces or more we quote freight directly.
Which tool comes next?
Depends what you already have. Our wood therapy tool guide ranks every surface we make by depth and shows where each one belongs in a session.
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