Wooden therapy tools laid out in a warm, sunlit treatment room

Green Point · Cape Town

Sculpted by hand.Softened by intention.

An appointment-only wellness studio in Green Point, Cape Town — wood therapy, lymphatic drainage, cupping and body sculpting, one guest at a time.

The Practice

A slower kind of body work — rooted in wood, warmth and real anatomy.

Bodywood is a small, appointment-only studio in Green Point. Every session is one guest, one pair of hands — treatments designed around your body, your goals and your journey. No conveyor belts, no upsells — just careful, physical work with hand-carved wooden tools.

Appointment-only

One guest at a time, in a quiet room.

Tailored sessions

Focused, unhurried, tailored to the day.

Plan in advance

Sessions are arranged directly with Thando.

Treatment Menu

The ways the body is met here.

Treatments designed around your body, your goals and your journey — every duration and price shown openly, so you can decide before you book.

  • 01

    Wood Therapy

    Hand-carved wooden tools sculpt, drain and contour — the signature of the studio and the treatment most guests return for.

    30 minR500
  • 02

    Lymph Drainage

    Slow, rhythmic strokes to move stagnant fluid, ease swelling and leave the body feeling lighter and less inflamed.

    30 minR500
    60 minR1,000
  • 03

    Cupping

    Cups lift tissue, release tension held deep in the fascia and restore circulation to tired muscles.

    Face incl. Neck · 30 minR450
  • 04

    Vacuum Therapy

    Gentle suction work to lift, tone and support circulation — focused on the body's natural shape.

    Butt Lift · 30 minR500
    Body · 30 minR500
    Body · 45 minR600
    Body · 60 minR850
  • 05

    G5 Mechanical Massage

    Deep mechanical massage designed to support the appearance of smoother, more toned skin and body contouring, while stimulating circulation and warming the muscles.

    Single sessionPrice on enquiry
  • 06

    Massages

    Focused back work or a full-body hour — grounding, restorative and tailored to what your body is asking for that day.

    Back Massage · 30 minR500
    Full Body Massage · 60 minR1,000
  • 07

    Post-Op Massage

    Specialised, gentle work for post-surgical recovery — supporting comfort and a softer, more even recovery over time.

    Per sessionPrice on enquiry
  • 08

    Deep & Relaxing Massage

    Full-body pressure work — grounding, restorative and tailored to what your body is actually asking for that day.

    Per sessionPrice on enquiry

Package

Wood Therapy Packages

Commit to a course and receive additional sessions at no extra cost.

4 sessions (+1 free)R2,000
6 sessions (+2 free)R3,000
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Package

G5 Packages

A course of G5 mechanical massage for consistent contouring work.

1 session · 30 minR500
4 sessions · 30 minR1,800
8 sessions · 30 minR3,500
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Thando generally recommends 6–8 sessions for clients pursuing a treatment journey, depending on their individual goals. All services are non-refundable.

Real Results

Before & after — shown honestly.

Results vary from person to person. Images are shared with permission where applicable.

Before and after Wood therapy · abdomen at Bodywood by Thando
Wood therapy · abdomenBodywood
Before and after Wood therapy · waist & flanks at Bodywood by Thando
Wood therapy · waist & flanksBodywood
Before and after Wood therapy · midsection at Bodywood by Thando
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Before and after Wood therapy · lower back at Bodywood by Thando
Wood therapy · lower backBodywood
Thando, founder and therapist at Bodywood by Thando

Founder

Thando

About

Trained hands. A quiet room. A body that finally exhales.

“I started Bodywood by Thando because I have a genuine passion for helping people feel confident, healthy and comfortable in their own bodies. I've always believed self-care is more than just looking good — it's about feeling your best from the inside out.”

“Starting my own business gave me the opportunity to create a space where every client feels welcomed, valued and supported throughout their wellness journey.”

Tailored to you

“Every body is different, so every treatment should be. I take the time to understand each client's goals and work to their individual needs.”

Honesty & consistency

“You're not just booking a treatment — you're investing in yourself, and I'm committed to supporting you throughout your journey.”

Hand-carved wooden massage tools on linen

"The wood does what the hands alone cannot — it reaches, it moves, it reshapes."

Booking

Book Your Session.

Choose the booking option that works best for you.

Book an Appointment

Choose an available appointment time online — durations vary by treatment.

Book an Appointment

Book via WhatsApp

Prefer to speak with Thando first? Message her directly on WhatsApp. House calls are also available — please enquire on WhatsApp for availability and details.

Book via WhatsApp

Visit & Book

Come find the studio.

Bookings can be made online through Calendly, or directly with Thando on WhatsApp. If you message her, she'll confirm your slot, ask a few health-related questions and send arrival details.

Studio Hours
Mon – Fri10:30 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 13:00
SundayClosed
Contact
+27 78 264 0744

WhatsApp preferred — for questions and house-call enquiries. Follow along on Instagram @bodywood_bythando.

Arrival
Street parking on Chiappini. Please arrive 5 minutes early so we can begin on time — the room needs its quiet.

Ready to begin your treatment journey?

Choose a time online or speak directly with Thando.