DEMONSTRATION LESSON

IN
Technology and
Livelihood Education
Wellness Massage
By: LILIBETH A. ROLDAN
KNHS/TEACHER III
Lesson Plan
•I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the learners
should be able to:
1. Define Massage
2. Discuss the Basic Strokes in massage
3. Perform the Basic Strokes in Massage
4. Observe proper posture while performing
the massage
II. Subject Matter
General Competency: Apply Wellness Massage Techniques
Specific Competency: Perform the Basic Strokes in Massage
Instructional Materials: Laptop, DLP, Projector, Video Clip, Pictures
Massage Supplies and materials, PPE
References: * TLE LM Wellness Massage,pp 162-175
*Complete Reference Manual for DOH Massage Therapy
by CPT Benjamin B. Eugenio Jr. LMT, CIBTAC, MPA
*Simply Reflexology by Claire Wynn, 2006
*Youtube for video clip
III. Procedure

A.Preparatory Activity
1.Daily routine
a.Opening Prayer
b.Greetings
c.Checking of Attendance
d.Energizer
B. Developmental Activity
1. Administer Pre-test
2. Motivation – Pair Play
Words to be paired

•Tapotement to tap
•Effeurage to glide
•Petrissage to knead
•Vibration to vibrate
•Friction to rub
Presentation:

•5 Basic Massage Stroke

Discussion:

•Massage – is a method where the

superficial soft parts of the body
are rubbed, stroked of, knead or
tapped for remediation, aesthetic
or hygienic purpose.
BASIC MASSAGE STOKES
EFFLEURAGE – ‘Effleur’

•‘gliding stoke’ applied by

fingers, palm, knuckle or
forearm. The beginning,
connecting , ending
strokes.
Variations:

•Raking
•Ironing
•Circular
•Alternate
•Nerve Strokes
Petrissage – ‘Petrir’

•‘kneading stroke’-
circular kneading
movement is applied
with the tip of the thumb
or three fingers.
Variations

•Praying hand
•Clamp
•Ocean wave
•Pulling
•Skin rolling
Friction

•‘ rubbing strokes’ or
sometimes heating strokes – it
requires pressure on the skin
while it is being move over
the underlying structure.
Variations

•Superior warming
•Rolling
•Wringing
•Cross fiber
•Chucking
Tapotement

•‘ tapping strokes’ or
striking strokes- comprise
all manipulation of sudden
blow-like contact with the
body of client in rapid
succession as percussion
Variation
Tapping *Pounding
• Pulsing Rapping
• Punctuation * Clapping
• Raindrops * Diffused
• Pinchment
• Hacking
• Quacking
• Cupping
Vibration
‘vibrating strokes’ or shaking
movements- manipulating the
muscle with the use of fingers
and palm .
*Shaking is much bigger and
coarser movement and produces
shaking of the muscle
*vibration are fine movements
that merely produce tremor.
Variation

•Fine
•Jostling
•Rocking
Reminders:

•Wash and sanitize your hand before and

after massage service
•Do a simple warm up exercises while
waiting for the client.
•Seat the client comfortably if it is chair
massage, or in a comfortable bed if it is
in lying position.
• Have a short interview to gather information
on the clients health history.
• Always smile, be courteous and gain the
trust of your client.
• Maintain proper posture while doing the
massage strokes.
Question:

•Why do you need to maintain proper

posture on the entire massage
session?
Demonstration

Teacher with the students in pair

demonstrate one of the Basic
Massage Stroke,
the Effleurage Stroke
Application: Students Activity

1. The Students are ask to choose

their pair.
2. The students perform the
different variations of Effleurage
strokes with the teacher supervision.
IV Evaluation: Scoring Rubric
Direction: OVER ALL EVALUATION

Level Achieved PER

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LEV
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Instructor will initial level achieved.

V. Assignment

• Motivation: Follow the Directions.

• 1. Try to reach your back with your left/right
hand.
• 2. Press your back using your pointer and middle
finger or palm with light to moderate pressure in
circular movement for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times
• 3. do the same on the other side
• 4. take a deep breath and hold for a second then
release. do it 3 times.
Enrichment activity/ Assignment

• 1. Practice the different variations of Effleurage

strokes for at least 2 -3 members of the family
at home. Ask for a feedback after the massage
and write it in your journal.
• 2. Bring the following materials and supplies:
body oil, towel, face mask and sanitizer.
• 3. Browse to the internet the procedure on how
to perform the different variations of other
basic massage strokes: petrissage, tapotement,
friction, vibration.