WM ALS Quarter 1 Module 1

Hilot Wellness Massage
Quarter 1: Module 1
Lesson
Wellness Massage Services and Products
1
Discover
Massage theory and techniques are sometimes taught in
isolation, especially in the early portions of a massage training program. Students focus on
one skill at a time and then put them all together into an organized whole. Alternately, you
may have completed your massage training program so that you can focus on
specialization in spa therapies. In either case, it is helpful to preview the big picture to
better understand where and how different skills are used during a wellness massage
session—the type of massage session often offered at spas. The public seeks wellness
massage to decrease stress, promote relaxation, support the body‘s natural restorative
mechanisms, and have an enjoyable experience that leaves the body feeling refreshed and
revitalized. Wellness massage is also used to reduce temporary pain from overexertion
caused by activities such as weekend athletics or by unusual work stress. This type of
massage is generally viewed as a healthy activity to promote a balanced, functional life and
is regularly promoted at spas, wellness centers, private practices, and massage clinics.
Some of the services that may be offered in a wellness massage.
BODY MASSAGE
1. Acupressure – this is a method of maintaining health, treating disease and
alleviating pain by applying pressure or massaging certain points on the body surfaces.
According to history, some 5000 years ago the Chinese discover that soldiers who were
wounded with arrows recovered from chronic illnesses. Later on by rubbing pointed stones
on various parts of the body they were able to discover the acupuncture/ acupressure
points.
2. Reflexology
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of body Acupressure Acupressure Acupressure manipulation
point area of point area of point area of the
where forehead, nape and back shoulder in a positive
temples and response is affected
and nose. brings back the
body to normal by using thumb and fingers. Manual therapy which makes use of the reflex
points of the body found foot and hand. Science deals with the principle that there are
reflex areas in the foot
and hand that corresponds to
all the glands, organs and
other parts of the body.
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3. Swedish Massage (Our basic stress relief massage) – This is the most widely used
form of massage used for relaxation. Swedish affects the more superficial layers of muscles
and connective tissue. An example of techniques used is long strokes that stimulate
circulation.
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4. Deep Tissue – A Deep tissue massage releases the chronic patterns of tension in the
body. It uses slow strokes and deep pressure with the use of fingers, thumbs or elbows on
contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia.
It can be used for specific work or full-body.
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5. Stone Massage – The addition of heated stones to a massage brings another level of
relaxation to major muscle groups and enables the therapist to work at a deeper level. The
stones can either be placed on the body or used as an extension of the therapist's hands.
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6. Sports Massage – For the athlete, sports massage techniques are utilized at all
stages: pre-event, post-event, during training and to expedite rehabilitation after injury.
This involves compression and a variety of stretching techniques.
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7. Pregnancy Massage – Massage can relieve fatigue, enhance sleep and calm an active
baby. Depending upon where you are in the pregnancy the therapist may utilize reflexology,
Swedish massage or very light shiatsu.
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Some of the products that may be offered in a wellness massage.

1. Liniments and Embrocation – They have refreshing effect due to their high alcohol
content; therefore, they are often used following a massage or exercise.
Liniments
Liniments
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2. Massage oils – They are ideal for performing massages. They have warming effect or
pleasant fragrance into client’s body.
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3. Massage oils Massage

accessories –
Massage are often
performed with equipment
to relieve the hands and to
have a greater effect on the client. They are in the form of hot stones,
banana leaves, massage rods and herb pads.
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4. Bath oils – Bath oils and bath salts are used for detoxifying the client’s body.
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Bath Oils
Bath Oils Bath Oils Bath Oils
Name: __________________________________ Score: _____________

Wellness Massage Q1 Module 1
Activity 2: Fill and Match
Direction: Complete the following table showing the relationship between massage services
and products. Follow the example provided.
SERVICES PRODUCTS EFFECT
Example:
Acupressure Massage accessories Alleviate pain
(stones)
Name: __________________________________ Score: _____________

Wellness Massage Q1 Module 1
Activity 3: Essay
Direction: On a one whole sheet of paper, answer the following questions.
1. Why is Swedish massage widely used for relaxation?

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2. How does a masseur locate a client’s acupuncture/acupressure points?

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3. Why do massage accessories have greater effect on the relaxation of the client?
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Your answers will be rated using this rubric.
INFORMAL ESSAY RUBRIC
5 4 3 2
FEATURES
EXPERT ACCOMPLISHED CAPABLE BEGINNER
Quality of  Piece was  Piece was written in  Piece had little  Piece had no
Writing written in an interesting style style or voice style or voice
an and voice.  Gives some  Gives no new
extraordinar  Somewhat new information and
y style and informative and information very poorly
voice. organized but poorly organized.
 Very organized.
informative
and well
organized
Grammar,  Virtually no  Few spelling and  A number of  So many

Usage and spelling, punctuations errors, spelling, spelling,
Mechanics punctuation minor grammatical punctuation or punctuation and
or errors grammatical grammatical
grammatical errors. errors that
errors. interferes with
the meaning.

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Hilot Wellness Massage

Some of the products that may be offered in a wellness massage.

3. Massage oils Massage

Name: ______________________ Score: _

SERVICES PRODUCTS EFFECT

Name: ______________________ Score: _

Direction: On a one whole sheet of paper, answer the following questions.

1. Why is Swedish massage widely used for relaxation?

2. How does a masseur locate a client’s acupuncture/acupressure points?

Your answers will be rated using this rubric.

INFORMAL ESSAY RUBRIC

Grammar,  Virtually no  Few spelling and  A number of  So many

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