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Technical and Vocational Education

Quarter 2 – Module 3
Apply Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
(Prepare Clients for Wellness Massage Techniques, Methods,
Massage Pressure Areas, Duration, Directions and Strokes)
TVE_HEWM9-12WT-IIa-g-5-6

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Technical and Vocational Education – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Apply Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
Prepare Clients for Wellness Massage Techniques, Methods, Massage Pressure Areas,
Duration, Directions and Strokes - Module 3

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Technical and
Vocational Education
Quarter 2 - Module 3
Apply Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
(Prepare Clients for Wellness Massage Techniques, Methods,
Massage Pressure Areas, Duration, Directions and Strokes)
TVE_HEWM9-12WT-IIa-g-5-6

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 Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Special Program for Technical Vocational Education 9 Project CAP-LRE
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Apply Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
Prepare Clients for Wellness Massage Techniques, Methods, Massage Pressure Areas,
Duration, Directions and Strokes

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Welcome to the TVE 9 Project CAP-LRE Supplementary Learning Resource on Apply
Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
Prepare Clients for Wellness Massage Techniques, Methods, Massage Pressure Areas,
Duration, Directions and Strokes

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 This module provides varied activities that will help you learn about applying wellness
massage techniques. It will also help you understand the skills and knowledge required to
Prepare Clients for Wellness Massage.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Appreciate the significance of wellness massage to human body
2. Identify various types of wellness massage techniques;
3. Explain the procedure in giving different massage techniques to client/s;
4. Understand the massage pressure areas and duration of application of pressure

Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write
only the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

1. Effleurage refers to softly skimming the body’s skin following its contour through
___________ movement.
A. Gliding B. Lubricating C. Penetrating D. Vibrating
2. In order to feel the pleasant stimulating effect and loosen the phlegm congestion in the
lungs, what massage technique is suited to client/s?
A. Compression B. Effleurage C. Tapotement D. Vibration
3. If friction is performed by pressing and maintaining pressure it is good to apply on
____________.
A. areas that have little or no blood supply C. tendons and muscle tissues
B. superficial fascis D. the nervous system
4. When the hand is in C formation, lifts up the skin and underlying muscle tissues, the type
of massage is known as ____________.
A. Effleurage B. Percussion C. Petrissage D. Tapotement
5. Vibration is applied by rapid shaking, quivering, trembling or rocking with fingertips or full
hand. How does the manipulation benefit the body?
A. Desensitize a hyperactive action C. Stimulates muscle spindles
B. Produces heat on the surface of the skin D. Tones the muscles
6. It refers to rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the use of hands
to relieve tension and pain.
A. Coordinate B. Exercise C. Flex D. Massage
7. Friction produces ____________ by creating resistance to movement.
A. Action B. Coldness C. Heat D. Temperature
8. A repetitive striking massage technique.
A. Compression B. Kneading C. Movement D. Tapotement
9. The word “vibration” originated from Latin word ‘vibrationem,’ which means a
____________.
A. Comfort B. Relaxing C. Shaker D. Smooth
10. It is very relaxing, reduces stress, can help decrease blood pressure and promotes
muscle relaxation.
A. Kneading B. Massage Therapy C. Sliding D. Striking

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TAWAS: Traditional Alternative/Asian Wellness Analytic System

Our ancestors are well-known when it comes to wellness massage. TAWAS is a

Filipino Traditional spiritual diagnostic system used by Hilot in determining the cause of
illness of the patient. Now-a-days, PJHA re-develop TAWAS as Hilot modality in determining
illness through Traditional Alternative/Asian Wellness Analytic System.

Hilot Wellness Modern Tawas consist of the following:

a. Palpation of hot and cold syndrome (Pagkapa)

Hilot Pagkapa is done with the palm at surface of the hand palpating the body
surface of the patient in determining balance of hot and cold.

b. Palpation of skin tissues/ and stiff muscles (Pagsasalat)

Hilot Pagsalat uses tips of the fingers in determining stiffness and knotting of muscles
and tissues. The objective of this procedure is to palpate parts of the body for presence of
lumps, protuberances, swelling,

c. Palpating the activities of the internal organs through pulse (Pagpupulso)

Hilot Pagpupulso is a traditional Asian/ oriental way of determining the activity of
internal organs by observing the characteristics of the pulse.

d. Use of banana leaf strip in determining energetic balance (Pagsasala/ Panghihila)

Uses banana leaf strip coated in virgin coconut oil and heated through a candle flame
and apply to the body of the patient to determine energetic balance.

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MASSAGE PRESSURE AREAS

Learning the basics

You don‘t need to be a massage therapist to give a massage. You can use simple
touch techniques to help heal and soothe your friends and loved ones – and even yourself
and relieve pain, to give pleasure or simply to express love.

Basic Massage Pressure Areas

HANDS

The body has lines of energy that end in specific zones in your hand

Interpretation

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FOOT Interpretation

FACE

BODY

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PERFORM THE PRE-MASSAGE OPERATION THROUGH HANDS AND FINGERS

Effects of Massage Strokes

When massage techniques are applied to the body, they can affect it through two
different response pathways. Mechanical responses to techniques occur as a direct result of
the manipulation of the tissues from components such as pressure, range of motion, and the
pushing, pulling, lifting, compressing, and twisting of the tissue.
Changes to the body as a result of these effects include increased circulation to the area,
changes in fluid movement, increased pliability of the tissue, and reduction of adhesions.

The other type of response is called a reflexive response and is the result of changes
directed through the nervous system. When the nerves in the area are stimulated, they
create a response either locally or systemically.

Examples of reflexive responses include the reduction of blood pressure through the
increased diameter of blood vessels, the decreased arousal of the sympathetic nervous
system, and changes in hormone levels. While these responses are discussed separately,
they are closely related and often occur simultaneously.

THE FOUR MAIN GROUPS OF MASSAGE STROKES

1. Effleurage
2. Petrissage
3. Percussion or Tapotement
4. Vibrations

1. Effleurage

It is where the hands skim over the surface of

the tissues. The word effleurage ‘comes from
the French verb effleurer, which means to
skim over ‘.

There are two manipulations within this

group:
• effleurage
• stroking

Differences between effleurage and stroking

EFFLEURAGE Stroking
• Effleurage must always follow the • Stroking may be performed in any
direction of venous return back to the direction. The pressure during
heart and the direction of lymphatic effleurage may be light, moderate or
drainage towards the nearest group heavy, but always increases at the
of lymphatic nodes end of the stroke towards the
lymphatic nodes. The pressure of
stroking is selected at the
commencement and is maintained
throughout. It also may be light,
moderate or heavy pressure
depending on the type of massage
given.

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 • When performing effleurage, hand • When performing stroking, the hands
contact is maintained during the may maintain contact or may lift off
return of the stroke, although little the part on return.
pressure is applied.

Effleurage Technique

1. Ensure that the client is warm and comfortable.

2. Take up a walk standing position with the outside foot
forward: make sure you can reach all parts.
3. Remember to bend the front knee as the movement
progresses and use body weight to apply pressure
(pressure must not be applied through the arms and
shoulders alone). Keep your back straight.
4. Ensure that your hands are warm, relaxed and
supple – they must mould and adapt to the body
contours.
5. The hands must move in the direction of venous
return back to the heart, beginning distally and working
proximally.
6. The strokes must be directed towards, and end at, a
group of lymphatic nodes wherever possible.
7. The pressure should increase slightly at the end of the stroke.
8. The hands maintain contact on the return of stroke but apply little pressure.
9. The movement must be smooth and rhythmical, with continuous flow and even pressure.
10. The whole of the palmar surface of the hand, fingers and thumb should maintain contact
with the body in a relaxed manner. (Do not extend, abduct or link the thumbs, and do not
spread the fingers out, as these habits will give uneven pressure.)
11. The hands usually work together with even pressure and rhythm. However, the hands
may be used alternately when care must be taken to maintain an even pressure under each
hand and to synchronise the flow and rhythm.
12. On small areas, one hand may work while the other supports the tissues. On very small
areas such as the face, fingers or toes, the thumbs only may be used in a sweeping action.

StrokeTechnique

1. The therapist‘s stance depends on the direction of

movement – walk standing (one foot in front of the other)
if working top to bottom, stride standing (feet apart) if
working from side to side.
2. The hands must be warm, relaxed and supple; they
may mould and adapt to the contours of the body but this
is not always so.
3. The wrists must be very flexible and loose.
4. The movement can be performed in any direction.
5. The pressure is selected at the commencement of the
stroke and maintained throughout the stroke. This
pressure may be light to moderate for a relaxing
massage, or firm and heavy for a vigorous massage.

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6. The movements must be rhythmical with continuous flow. The hands may or may not be
lifted off the part at the end of the stroke.
7. The whole of the palmar surface of the hand, fingers and thumb may remain in contact
with the part, or the fingers only may be used.
8. The hands usually work alternately, one hand commencing a stroke as the other reaches
the end.
9. The hands may work in opposite directions if working across the back, one beginning on
the right side, the other on the left side, then crossing the back. Stroking is frequently
performed from the nape of the neck to
the base of the spine, or transversely across the abdomen, back or
thigh.

AREA FOR MANIPULATION

A. Head - use pinching, sliding and pressed release manipulation

- pinching – is to squeeze between your thumb and finger often in a painful way
- sliding -
- pressed release -

❖ Shoulder – use figure of eight tech-kneading or gliding

❖ Forearm – use sliding and thumb walking
❖ Hand – use press release, slide and rotate

B. Back Area

Procedure in Massaging Back Area

Step 1: Starting on the back use a smooth stroking movement ―gliding downwards
with thumb on either side of the spine (do not press the bones – outside them) and
then take the hands to the side and glide back up the shoulders

Step 2: From kneeling position at your partner ‘s side use the whole of your hand and
a smooth stroking movement to pull up steadily. One hand at a time working all the
way up and down one side of partners back few times then repeat to other side.

Step 3: Squeeze the muscles from one hand to the others, to knead the muscles of
the back of the shoulder and release deep selected muscles tension, make sure you
knead generously, rather than using pinching movement, repeat to the other side.

Step 4: Stretch the back using forearm to glide in different direction, try to keep a
constant, steady pressure. Lift off the arm when they reach the neck and buttocks.
Return to the center of the back and repeat a few times.

C. Leg Area

Procedure in massage of the leg area

Step 1: moving down to the lower extremities – foot area, press the muscles of the
scalp then protect the tendon area.

Step 2: Do not put over pressure on the area behind the knee, but glide over knead
the back of the thigh, then stroke all the way up leg handover hand, always moving in
an upward direction repeat on leg.

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D. Foot Area

Procedure in massaging the foot area.

Step 1. Use the stroke of press on, release, rotate and slide, repeat these movement
to the other side of the foot

After Care – end of Manipulation Use the mild warm-up, massage for the ending
manipulation, sliding from the back of shoulder up to the buttock then up to the channel of
leg and foot.

2. Petrissage

This comes from the French verb pétrir meaning

to knead. There are five manipulations in this
group, but some can be further subdivided:

1. kneading
2. wringing
3. picking up
4. skin and muscle rolling
5. frictions.

All the manipulations in this group apply pressure to the tissues, but each manipulation
differs in technique. The true kneading manipulations apply pressure to the tissue and move
them over underlying bone in a circular movement. However, other manipulations have
evolved where the tissues are lifted away from the bone, squeezed and then released. Some
of the manipulations in this group are quite difficult to perform and much practice is needed
to perfect them.

2.1 Kneading

There are many forms of kneading. The terminology used for each one will tell you
what should be done, so study them carefully.

2.1.a Palmar kneading: this is kneading with the palmar surface of the hand. There
are different forms of palmar kneading.
2.1.b Digital kneading: this is kneading with the digits (i.e. the fingers) index, middle
and ring fingers are usually used.
2.1.c Thumb kneading: this is kneading with the thumbs.
2.1.d Ulnar border kneading: this is kneading with the ulnar border of the hand
(ulnar bone or little finger side).

2.2 Wringing

Wringing is a manipulation where the tissues are lifted away from the bone, and
pushed and wrung from side to side as the hands move up and down. It must not be used on
over-stretched muscles or those with poor tone.

Technique
1. The stance is usually stride standing.
2. The hands must be warm, relaxed and supple.

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thumb (taking care not to pinch).
4. The tissues are lifted away from the bone. The tissues are moved diagonally from
side to side by pushing the fingers of one hand towards the thumb of the opposite
hand.
5. Keeping the tissues in the palm and lifted away from the bone, the hands move up
and down along the length of the part, pushing the flesh from side to side. Do not
pinch with the thumbs and fingers of the same hand.
6. The hands work up and down until the area is well covered and return to starting
point.

2.3 Picking Up

Picking up is also a manipulation where the tissues are lifted away from the bone,
squeezed and released. It may be performed with one hand or with both hands. It must not
be used on stretched muscles or those with poor tone.

2.3.a Single-handed picking up: technique

This method is performed with one hand grasping the muscle.

1. The stance is walk standing.
2. Spread the thumb away from the fingers, i.e. abduct the thumb.
3. Place the thumb on one side of the muscle or group and the fingers together on
the other side.
4. Grasp and lift the muscle in the palm of the hand, squeezing with the thumb and
fingers (do not pinch).
5. Release the muscle and move the hand forward, pushing upward with the palm
and web of the abducted thumb. Slight flexion and extension of the wrist
accompanies this movement.
6. The hand moves upwards in this manner, picking up, squeezing, releasing and
moving on.
7. The hand may work up and down, or it may work up and slide back down.
8. Use the other hand to support the tissues.

2.4 Skin Rolling

This manipulation presses and rolls the skin and subcutaneous tissues against
underlying bone.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing.
2. Place the hands flat over the area with the
3. Thumbs abducted.
4. Lift and push the flesh with the fingers towards the thumbs.
5. Roll this flesh, using the thumbs moving across towards the fingers.
6. Move smoothly onto a lower area and then work back.

2.5 Muscle Rolling

This manipulation lifts the muscle away from the bone and moves it from side to side
in a rocking manner.

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Technique
1. The stance is stride standing.
2. Place the thumbs nail to nail in a straight line on one side of the muscle and place
the fingers over the other side.
3. Grasp and lift the muscle away from the bone.
4. Push the muscle with the thumbs towards the fingers, which give slightly as the
muscle moves.
5. Push the muscle back towards the thumbs, using the fingers in the same way.
6. Push the muscle backwards and forwards, applying pressure into the muscle and
using a rocking action.
7. Move along the muscle by sliding the hands.

2.6. Frictions
These are much localized manipulations
performed with the fingers or thumb. They
may be applied transversely across muscle
fibres or in a circular movement. They are
deep movements performed with much
pressure. The pressure may be selected at
the commencement and kept constant
throughout, as is usual with transverse
frictions, or the pressure may get
progressively deeper, as with circular
frictions. The pressure must, however, be completely released before moving on to a new
area. Frictions are performed on dry skin, free of oil or talcum powder, so that the fingers
move the skin and do not slip over it.
Remember these are specialised movements, used when localized depth and pressure is
required. They should not be confused with digital or thumb kneading, which applies
constant upward pressure using a circular movement.
Fast stroking is also sometimes referred to as brisk friction because the hands do apply
friction to the area, but this covers a large area and is not localised

2.6.a Circular Frictions

These are small circular movements performed by the fingers or thumb.

Technique
1. The stance is usually walk standing.
2. Select and examine the small localised area where frictions are required.
3. Stroke it gently with the sweeping thumb or palm.
4. Use the thumb or the fingers: the middle finger is usually used to reinforce the
index and ring fingers.
5. Do not hyper-extend any joints when applying pressure, as this will strain and
damage the joints. Keep the fingers straight.
6. Circular frictions are performed in small circles, moving deeper and deeper into the
tissues to a maximum depth, then released. Repeat three to four times over the
same spot and then move to another area as required.
7. The fingers or thumb must not slide or rub over the surface of the skin, but the
superficial tissues must move with the fingers over the deeper ones.
8. Areas requiring frictions may be tender and care must be taken not to cause
unnecessary pain through excessive pressure.
9. Effleurage or stroke the area frequently between friction manipulations and at the
end of the treatment.
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3. Percussion or tapotement:
The word tapotement came from Old French term “taper”
meaning “a light blow,” also derived from Anglo-Saxon term
taeppa, which means “to tap.” Tapotement also means
“striking,” the synonym of the word percussion, which
originates from Latin term “percussio.” where the hands
strike the tissues There are four manipulations in this group,
named according to the position of the hands and the way
in which they strike the part:

1. Hacking
2. Cupping
3. Beating
4. Pounding

3.1. Hacking

This manipulation uses the ulnar border of the hand and the little finger, ring and
middle fingers to strike the tissues in a light, springy, brisk manner. The forearm must
alternately pronate and supinate to allow the fingers to strike the part. The hands strike
alternately.

Technique
1. The stance should be stride standing, with the feet a good distance apart and the
knees relaxed or bent, keeping the back straight.
2. Place the hands together with the fingers straight as in prayer, thumbs against
chest.
3. Take the elbows away from the sides, i.e. abduct the shoulder joint. The wrists will
now be extended at an 80–90° angle.
4. Place the arms parallel and just above the part to be worked on.
5. Supinate and pronate the forearm so that the little fingers strike the part lightly and
then lift away.
6. Practice this action until the arms roll easily.
7. Now practice the whole procedure. Part the hands and strike the part alternately
(remember to keep the elbows out and wrists extended).
8. Relax or slightly flex the fingers and, keeping the same action, strike the part
alternately with the ulnar border of the little, ring and middle fingers.
9. Strike lightly, briskly and rhythmically with alternate hands.
10. Work up and down or across an area – cover thoroughly.
11. The hands may also diverge – the heels of the hand stay close but the fingers
diverge forming a ‗\/‘ shape. This is useful over the upper fibres of the trapezius,
below the nape of the neck.

3. 2. Cupping

Cupping (also known as clapping) is performed using the cupped hands to strike the
part alternately. The movements are light and brisk, producing a hollow sound.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing, as for hacking.
2. Make a hollow shape with the hand by flexing the metacarpo-phalangeal joints
(knuckle joints). Keep the thumb in contact with the index finger.
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 3. Straighten the elbows – they may flex and extend slightly with the movement.
4. Place the hands on the part.
5. Flex and extend the wrist as the hands lift up and down alternately; keep the wrists
loose and flexible.
6. Strike the part lightly and briskly with the fingers, part of the palm and heel of the
hand.
7. The hands should clap the area, making a hollow sound. Avoid a slapping noise,
which will occur if the hands are too flat. This will sting and be uncomfortable for the
client.
8. Work up and down or across the area. Cover it thoroughly four to six times until
anerythema is produced.

3. 3 Beating

This is a heavier percussion movement that is useful on very large heavy areas of
adipose tissue, particularly over the buttocks and thighs. The manipulation is performed by
striking the area with a loosely clenched fist. The back of the fingers and heel of the hands
strike the part as the hands alternately drop heavily onto the area.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing.
2. Loosely clench the fingers; keep the thumb against the hand.
3. Straighten the elbows.
4. Place the loosely clenched hands on the part so that the back of the fingers and
heel of the hand lie in contact with the part.
5. Extend and flex the wrist and lift the arms slightly so that the hands fall alternately
and heavily on the part.
6. Work up and down or across the area and ensure that you cover it thoroughly four
to six times.
7. The movement should be brisk and rhythmical. The pressure can vary from light to
heavy, depending on the required outcome and the type of tissue being worked on.
Well-toned bulky muscles or a depth of adipose tissue (fat) will be suitable for heavier
pressure.
8. It is usual to work with both hands striking the part alternately, but it is possible
over small or awkward areas to use one hand only, supporting the tissues with the
other.

3.4. Pounding

This, again, is a heavy percussion movement, performed by the ulnar border (little
finger side) of the loosely clenched fist. The side of the hands strikes the part alternately.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing.
2. Loosely clench the fingers.
3. Place the ulnar border of the hands on the part, with one hand slightly in front of
the other.
4. Lift the front hand and strike behind the back hand as the back-hand lifts off the
part.
5. Continue to circle the hands over each other, striking the part alternately with each
hand.
6. The movement should be brisk and rhythmical. The pressure can vary from light to
heavy, depending on the desired effect and density of tissue.
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 7. Cover the area thoroughly four to six times, or until the desired erythema reaction
is achieved.

4. Vibrations

There are two manipulations in this group:

shaking and vibration. Both produce vibrations
or tremors within the tissues. Shaking is a much
bigger, coarser movement and produces
shaking of the muscle, while vibrations are fine
movements that merely produce a tremor.

4.1Vibration
This manipulation is usually performed with one hand. However, on large
areas both hands can be used. The hand is placed over the area and vibrated either
up and down or from side to side. The action produces vibrations in the underlying
tissue.

Technique
1. The stance is walk standing or stride standing.
2. Support the part with one hand.
3. Place the other hand on the part.
4. Keep the fingers straight and the thumb adducted.
5. Vibrate the hand up and down or from side to side to produce a tremor in the
tissues. The hand maintains contact throughout.
6.Avoid tension developing in the working hand, arm and shoulder.

Duration of Application of Pressure

The timing of a body massage is usually one hour but may be longer. The order of
covering the body is usually:

➛right leg 7 minutes ➛décolleté 5 minutes

➛left leg 7 minutes ➛abdomen 5 minutes
➛left arm 5 minutes ➛back of legs 6 minutes
➛right arm 5 minutes ➛back 20 minutes

DIRECTION OF MASSAGE

➢ Generally towards the heart

➢ Hot part of the body to cold (themal flow)
➢ Towards the lesser lumps
➢ Centripetal or upward which has stimulating effect
➢ Centrifugal or downward which has relaxing effect.

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Independent Activity I

CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Direction: Read carefully the statement below, then search and encircle the word/s inside the
puzzle and write your answer before the number.

E F F L E U R A G E
E V A M M M K K L L
D I V M A S S A G E
E B V D D G G L L L
L R V N N N N N N N
T A P O T E M E N T
M T R H H T T G H H
I I R D F G V B B N
N O L E V G R T Y I
A N F R I C T I O N

_______________ 1. The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the
use of hands to relieve tension or pain.
_______________ 2. It came from French word “effleurer,” which means “to flow” or “to
glide.”
_______________ 3. It is also known as rubbing.
_______________ 4. A repetitive striking massage movement. The root word came from
French word “taper,” meaning “a light blow
_______________ 5. When massage is performed through rapid shaking, quivering,
trembling, or rocking movements applied with fingertips or full hand.

Independent Assessment I

WORD MAZE PUZZLE

Direction: Read the sentences carefully that best describe the word inside the puzzle. Fill in
the missing letters to complete the exact term.

1. Application of gliding 2. It means to mash or to 3. One body surface is

movement. Deeper pressure knead. A rhythmic lifting, pressed over another while
is maintained in actual compressing and releasing maintaining pressure and
direction and reduce on the of tissues is being performed movement in all directions.
other part. such as on skin and It could be in linear or
muscles. circular movement.

E L R E E R S I C T

4. A repetitive striking massage 5. Performed by shaking, trembling,

technique. The client’s skin is or rocking massage technique. This
strike with hand and remove it can be done from rapid to slow
quickly. Allowing the hand to movement, from back and forth to
springback controls the impact. up and down.

A E N V B I

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Independent Activity 2

Direction. Ask a partner to press the following pressure points as instructed by the teacher.
Take a photo while doing it.

Rubrics for Scoring:

Time Duration 25%

Pressure 25%

Effect 50%

Independent Assessment 2

Critical thinking questions:

1. What are the different massage techniques?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

2. How do you differentiate the different wellness massage techniques?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

3. Why is it necessary to perform different wellness massage techniques to client?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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Having gone through different activities, do you realize now the importance of massage
pressure areas in giving a massage? Write your realization below by plotting your ideas.

I realized that:

Assess Your Skill

Direction: Look for a client /customer and you will be the therapist. Demonstrate all
massage manipulations at various speeds, depths and rhythms. They will rate your
performance using the scale below. After the task, submit the checklist to your teacher.

Name: ___________________________ Gender: ____________ Age: ________________

Rubrics for Evaluation:

Massage Time Duration Pressure Effect

Manipulations 25% 25% 50%
Effleurage
Petrissage
Tapotement
Vibration

COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write
only the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

1. Effleurage refers to softly skimming the body’s skin following its contour through
___________ movement.
A. Gliding B. Lubricating C. Penetrating D. Vibrating
2. In order to feel the pleasant stimulating effect and loosen the phlegm congestion in the
lungs, what massage technique is suited to client/s?
A. Compression B. Effleurage C. Tapotement D. Vibration
3. If friction is performed by pressing and maintaining pressure it is good to apply on
____________.
A. areas that have little or no blood supply C. tendons and muscle tissues
B. superficial fascis D. the nervous system
4. When the hand is in C formation, lifts up the skin and underlying muscle tissues, the type
of massage is known as ____________.
A. Effleurage B. Percussion C. Petrissage D. Tapotement
5. Vibration is applied by rapid shaking, quivering, trembling or rocking with fingertips or full
hand. How does the manipulation benefit the body?
A. Desensitize a hyperactive action C. Stimulates muscle spindles
B. Produces heat on the surface of the skin D. Tones the muscles
6. It refers to rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the use of hands
to relieve tension and pain.
A. Coordinate B. Exercise C. Flex D. Massage
7. Friction produces ____________ by creating resistance to movement.
A. Action B. Coldness C. Heat D. Temperature
8. A repetitive striking massage technique.
A. Compression B. Kneading C. Movement D. Tapotement
9. The word “vibration” originated from Latin word ‘vibrationem,’ which means a
____________.
A. Comfort B. Relaxing C. Shaker D. Smooth
10. It is very relaxing, reduces stress, can help decrease blood pressure and promotes
muscle relaxation.
A. Kneading B. Massage Therapy C. Sliding D. Striking

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Direction: Write a reflective learning on the different wellness massage techniques by
answering the questions inside the clouds shape. You may express or write your answer base
on the lessons that you have learned from this module. Enjoy answering and have fun!

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REFERENCES
What I know What’s In Assessment
1. A ANSWERS VARY 1. A
2. C 2. C
3. A 3. A
4. C 4. C
5. C 5. C
6. D 6. D
7. C 7. C
8. D 8. D
9. C 9. C
10. B 10. B
Independent Activity 1 Independent Assessment 1
1. PETRISSAGE 1. EFFLEURAGE
2. EFFLEURAGE 2. PETRISSAGE
3. FRICTION 3. FRICTION
4. TAPOTEMENT 4. TAPOTEMENT
5. VIBRATION 5. VIBRATION
Independent Assessment 2 Independent Activity 2
Answers vary Answers vary
What I Have Learned What I Can Do
Answers vary Answers vary
References: Book:  Areas of Endangerment:  Basbas, Leonora David, Mary Jane
Del Rosario-Platino. Learning and Living in the 21st Century Beauty Care Services:
Wellness Massage. Rex Bookstore, pp. 69-71.  K to 12 Home Economics-Wellness
Massage Curriculum Guide May 2016, p. 116- 124 K to 12 Basic Education
Program TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION HOME ECONOMICS
Wellness Massage LEARNER‘S MATERIAL GRADE 10 
Salvo, Susan G., Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 5th Edition,
Copyright 2016, Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, Lake
Charles,Louisiana, pp. 140-159.

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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education, Schools Division of Bulacan

Curriculum Implementation Division
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
Capitol Compound, Guinhawa St., City of Malolos, Bulacan

Email: [email protected]

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
GUIGUINTO NATIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Poblacion, Guiguinto, Bulacan

WEEKLY HOME LEARNING PLAN – GRADE 9

Learning Area: WELLNESS MASSAGE Quarter: 2 Week: 5-6 Date: _________________

MELCs/CG:
• The learner demonstrates understanding the skills and knowledge required to Prepare Clients
for Wellness Massage.
Objectives:
1. Appreciate the significance of wellness massage to human body
2. Identify various types of wellness massage techniques;
3. Explain the procedure in giving different massage techniques to client/s;
4. Understand the massage pressure areas and duration of application of pressure

Day and
LEARNING TASKS
Time

❖ Wake up, make up your bed, eat breakfast, and get ready for an awesome day!

❖ Have a short exercise/ meditation/ bonding with the family.

PRELIMINARIES/INTRODUCTION (WHAT I NEED TO KNOW)

❖ This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
❖ Give the module to the learner together with the answer sheets where they can write
his/her answer for the given exercises and written assessment.
PRE ASSESSMENT (WHAT I KNOW)
❖ Answer the 10-item questions under “What I Know,” on page 7.
Reminder: Read the direction carefully. However, scores are not recorded. Questions
are given to check the prior knowledge of the learner to the lesson to be discussed.
❖ After answering the question under “What I Know”, instruct the learner to proceed to
the next activity under “What’s In.”
REVIEW/ MOTIVATION (WHAT’S IN)
❖ In this part of the module, some exercises are needed to be answer by the learner as
a review of the past lesson.
Reminder: Let the learner give his/her idea under “What’s In,” on page 8. Give
him/her time to recall his/her previous lesson on wellness massage.
INITIAL ACTIVITY/DISCOVERY (WHAT’S NEW)
❖ Read about TAWAS: Traditional Alternative/Asian Wellness Analytic System under
“What’s New,” on page 8.
Reminder: Analyze carefully, you may ask the learner if he/she fully understands
the TAWAS: Traditional Alternative/Asian Wellness Analytic System.
DISCUSSION OF THE TOPIC (WHAT IS IT)
In this part, it is important to give enough time because the topic will be discussed
thoroughly. Read, understand and analyze the important concept about the massage
pressure areas, massage strokes, duration of massage on page 9-19.

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strokes, duration of massage are properly understood. Be sure to make the
discussion with the learner more exciting and enjoyable.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES (WHAT’S MORE)
❖ In this part, the learner’s understanding will be measured. It includes three (2)
Independent Activities and three (2) Independent Assessment to be answered on the
answer sheet provided. Questions can be found on pages 20-21 of the Module.
Reminder: Make sure that the activities were answered correctly. Be sure to follow
the directions carefully.
GENERALIZATION (WHAT I HAVE LEARNED)
❖ In this part, the concept of the lesson is generalized using the guide question under
“What I have Learned, ”on page 22.
Reminder: Guide the learner to check if all the questions/activities are all answered.
APPLICATION (WHAT I CAN DO)
Answer the questions under “What Can I Do” on page 22. You will look for a client
/customer and you will be the therapist. Demonstrate all massage manipulations
at various speeds, depths and rhythms
Reminder: In this part, the knowledge gained by the learner is measured by
performing the massage strokes based on his/her own understanding. A rubric for
scoring will be used.
ASSESSMENT (POST ASSESSMENT)
❖ Here, the knowledge/concept gained are measured. In this part the objectives can be
measured if it is met by the learner.
Reminder: Guide the learner in answering the assessment but then again it is
important that the answer really came from his/her own understanding.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
❖ In this part of the lesson, the learner will answer the additional activity. It will measure
his/her deeper understanding about the lesson discussed. Write a reflective learning
on the different wellness massage techniques by answering the questions inside the
clouds shape.on your answer sheet.
Reminder: At the end of the lesson, give the learner compliment and praises for the
task accomplished to make him/her more hardworking and eager in his/her study
for future lessons.

Mode of Delivery
❖ Personal submission by the parent/guardian/authorized representative to the designated
Adviser to be placed inside the storage box.
❖ ID will be presented upon claiming your new module.

Note: Under the Learning Task column, write the title of the module, the tasks (consider all parts) in the module
and the teacher may prepare a checklist of the module’s parts for additional monitoring guide for both teacher
and the learner.

Prepared by: Noted by:

RACHEL EMELINE DC. ESTRADA ROMAN M. CARREON

Teacher III Secondary School Principal IV
Date: ______________ Date: ___________________

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