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Technical and Vocational Education

Quarter 2 – Module 1
Apply Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
(Observe Health and Safety Procedures in Wellness Massage)
TVE_HEWM9-12WT-IIa-g-1-2

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Technical and Vocational Education – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Apply Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
Observe Health and Safety Procedures in Wellness Massage - Module 1

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Technical and
Vocational Education
Quarter 2 - Module 1
Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
(Observe Health and Safety Procedures in Wellness Massage)
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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)
Observe health and safety procedures in wellness massage

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the TVE 9 Project CAP-LRE Supplementary Learning Resource on Apply
Wellness Massage Techniques (WT)
Observe health and safety procedures in wellness massage

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
This part includes an activity that aims to
check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correctly (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you link
the current lesson with the previous one.

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 In this portion, the new lesson will be
introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of the
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.
This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity will be given
to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.
This contains answers to all activities in the
module.

At the end of this module, you will also find:

References- This is a list of all sources used in developing this module. The following are
some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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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:

 Explain the importance of observing health and safety procedures
 Enumerate the different draping methods
 Identify and understand the function of the different wellness massage products,
furnishings and paraphernalia

Directions: Let us determine how much you already know about hilot wellness massage. Read
and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write only the letter of
your answer on your answer sheet.

1. It is the very common precautionary measure we oftentimes read in labels of any supplies
used in cleaning or disinfecting.
a. Danger c. Risk
b. Hazard d. Warning
2. The technique of using a large towel or sheet to keep you covered while getting a massage
a. Cupping c. Hygiene
b. Draping d. Massage
3. Type of drape protects the client ‘s hair from spa products and prevents heat loss during a
treatment.
a. Breast drape c. Gluteal drape
b. Facial drape d. Turban drape
4. This is used for the massage bed covering
a. Bath towels c. Face towels
b. Bed sheets d. Hand towels
5. A device that measures temperature or a temperature gradient
a. Digital Sphygmomanometer c. Stethoscope
b. Sphygmomanometer d. Thermometer
6. An acoustic medical device for auscultation, or listening to internal sounds of an animal or
human body.
a. Digital Sphygmomanometer c. Stethoscope
b. Sphygmomanometer d. Thermometer
7. Gives the client relaxation while waiting for their massage.
a. Lounging chair c. Massage room
b. Massage Bed d. Shower room
8. A place where, under a shower of water, a person bathes.
a. Lounging chair c. Massage room
b. Massage Bed d. Shower room
9. This is used to protect the body as the massage takes place.
a. Bath towels c. Face towels
b. Bed sheets d. Hand towels

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10. This is being rubbed by the massage therapist before starting massage.
a. Ethyl Alcohol c. Herbal
b. Lotion d. Oil

Vital signs are crucial signs. They are helpful in identifying or checking clinical issues.
Vital signs can be measured in a clinical setting, at home, at the site of a health-related crisis,
or somewhere else. The four main vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals
and health care providers include the following: Body temperature. Pulse rate. Respiration
rate (rate of breathing) Blood pressure (Blood pressure is not considered a vital sign, but is
often measured along with the vital signs.) That is why we learned about vital signs of a person
on previous module.

In this module, you will learn on how to prepare clients on wellness massage
techniques, observe health and safety procedures and proper draping application that will help
you understand the importance of workplace policies and procedures, preparation of wellness
massage products, furnishings and paraphernalia.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

This is the main legislation covering health and safety in the workplace; other safety
regulations and codes of practice come under this main Act. This Act states that
employers/managers have a legal duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the
health, safety and welfare of all persons at work, i.e. all employees and other persons on the
premises, such as contractors and clients. The Health and Safety Executive provides
information and publications on all aspects of Health and safety regulations, implementing
directives from the European Commission that used to be known as the six packs. These
cover a wide range of health, safety and welfare issues. Those relevant to the therapist are
dealt with in this text. The Act of 1974 and the new regulations mean that employers must, by
law, provide a safe working environment for all members of the workforce, including those
with disabilities and other persons using their premises.

All health care practitioners must follow all public health and safety regulations to
ensure the protection and well-being of each patient. Massage therapists are no exception.
Client welfare is the foundation of an ethical and professional practice for the massage
practitioner. Creating and defending a secure environment for our clients to receive treatment
ultimately is based on the practitioners' routines in the clinic, office or spa. These healthy
habits prevent accidents from taking place.

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RELEVANT LAWS, WORKPLACE POLICIES and PROCEDURES

Health and safety is about preventing any person from causing injuries, from being
injured or from being ill at work in any way. To protect everybody in the workplace, it means
following right, secure protocols and taking every possible precaution. If they are employers,
administrators, staff, self-employed, full- or part-time, paid or unpaid jobs, health and safety
laws and regulations apply to all. Issues of health and safety relate to occupational threats
and dangers and how to reduce them.

Republic Act 8423 TRADITIONAL & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ACT OF 1997

An act creating the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care
(PITAHC) to accelerate the development of traditional and alternative health care in the
Philippines, providing for a Traditional and Alternative Health Care Development fund and for
other purposes
Section 3b: To promote and advocate the use of traditional, alternative, preventive,
and curative health care modalities that have been proven safe, effective, cost effective and
consistent with government standards on medical practice.
Section 3c: To develop and coordinate skills training courses for various forms of
traditional and alternative health care modalities.

The Therapist’s Role in Maintaining Health and Safety in their Place of Work

The employer / manager is responsible for handling and monitoring health, safety and
welfare issues, which will ensure that all individuals working in or visiting the salon / clinic will
have a healthy atmosphere. Both therapists at work, however, still have a responsibility under
the Act.

Employees are required to:

 Take due care to prevent harm to them or others by cooperating with their actions or work
practices and to assist employers / managers to comply with the statutory provisions to refrain
from misusing or interfering with anything given as mandated by the Act to protect the health,
safety and welfare of all people.
 You must: do not place yourself or anyone at risk by your actions, comply with salon rules
and regulations, know who is responsible for what in the salon and to whom you can report
issues, always observe good working practices and observe proper procedures
 Be alert to any risk that may pose a danger to you or others and take the necessary action
promptly to mitigate or remove the risk.
 If you are unable or unaware of how to deal with a threat efficiently, then you must
immediately report the situation to someone else. Request feedback from a manager or
someone competent to deal with the situation
 Be professional in the collection and proper and safe administration of necessary treatments
to customers.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

Endangerment site:

An endangerment site is area of the body where nerves, arteries, or veins lie near the
surface of the body. These areas are not well covered and have the ability to be harmed by
muscle or connective tissue. For vessels and nerves in these regions, deep pressure, whether
continuous or through friction, will be contraindicated. These areas may include delicate bony
projections that may be broken.

Massage therapists should exercise extreme caution when working in or close to these
endangerment areas. A medical error in execution may occur when a massage therapist or
body worker does not exhibit extreme caution when working in one or more of these areas
and injury results from treatment.

1. Endangerment Areas of the Neck has the facial nerves, carotid arteries, and the
sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle that control the movement of the head and the face
a. Inferior to the ear
b. Anterior triangle of the neck
c. Posterior triangle of the neck
2. Axilla: Known to be in the armpits, considered to be an endangerment area because of
the presence of the Axillary artery, ulnar nerve, and other musculocutaneous nerves.
3. Abdomen: This contains the aorta at its middle which when manipulated may cause aortic
aneurysm.
4. Femoral Triangle: This is in the upper human thigh. It appears to be a triangular hollow on
the inner upper human thigh especially when thighs are spread apart. Considered to be
an endangerment area because of the femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein, and
great saphenous vein which when injured may cause paralysis.
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5. Endangerment Areas of the Arm, Elbow and Knee
a. Medial Brachium and Cubital Fossa (Inside the Elbow) Medial Brachium is said to be
the upper arm as seen in the anterior side of the body. It has series of nerves and arteries
such as the ulnar nerve, musculocutaneous nerve, brachial artery and basilic vein.
Meanwhile, Cubital fossa is the triangular hollow part at the anterior side of the arm, or
just at the opposite side of the elbow. Like the medial brachium it contains the median
nerve, brachial artery, bicep tendon and radial nerve.
b. Popliteal Fossa: Located at the posterior part (behind) the knee bordered by the
gastrocnemius nerve and hamstring. It is passed through by the tibial nerve, common
fibular nerve and popliteal artery and vein.
6. Back (Kidney): The lower back is an endangerment area due to the presence of the
hanging rib (12th rib) that also encloses the kidneys and other internal organs. It can also
be noted that in the positioning of the kidneys the left kidney is quite lower than of the right.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN DEALING WITH HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Act 2002 (COSHH) requires

employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. It protects
everyone in the workplace from exposure to hazardous substances. Hazardous substances
found in the salon include:
 cleaning agents  powders or dust  ozone
 disinfectants  micro-organisms
 massage products  parasites

Hazardous substances can enter the body via many routes, for example:
 broken or damaged  eyes and ears  hair follicles
skin  nose and mouth

Substances hazardous to health may cause the following:

 skin burn  skin allergic reaction such as dermatitis
 nausea and vomiting if swallowed  skin irritation
 eye damage  breathing difficulties
 irritation of nasal passages and lungs or allergies to products, especially fine
 powder or dust, resulting in the development of asthma

COSHH requires the following to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent

ill health.

Assess the risk from exposure to hazardous substances to anyone using your workplace. You
will need to examine all the substances stored and used in your salon and identify the ones
that could cause damage or injury.

Decide what precautions need to be taken. Check the manufacturers ‘advice on use, storage
and disposal. Read the label carefully. Consider whether the substance can enter the body or
damage any part of the body. Take action to protect employees and others. Consider the use
of gloves, masks and other protective clothing. Ensure that your control systems are in place
and effective.

Control or reduce the exposure to hazardous substances. Consider the use of other, safer,
products. Store all products safely and label them clearly to reduce any error in handling. Wear
gloves when handling cleaning agents. Take care when handling and using fine powders such
as talc; avoid releasing the fine particles into the air and avoid inhaling any powders; also
protect your client.

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Ensure that control measures are in place and regularly monitored for effectiveness. Keep
records of all control measures and any tests or problems arising. These records should be
kept for at least five years.

Prepare procedures to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies. Immediate steps must
be taken to minimise the harmful effects and damage. These procedures should be clearly
written and placed in a prominent and accessible place.

Train and supervise all staff. Ensure that all employees understand the risks from all the
hazardous substances they have to deal with. Inform them of the rules and regulations for
using, storing and transporting or disposing of hazardous substances. Ensure that all
employees understand the importance of reporting any problems or shortcomings when
dealing with hazardous substances.

PROPER DRAPING

Draping is the technique of using a large towel or sheet to keep you covered while
you're getting a massage. This allows you to be totally nude under the sheet or towel and still
feel safe, warm, and unexposed. Using draping, the massage therapist only works on the part
of the body that is exposed -- your back, one arm or one leg, for instance. The rest of the body
is covered.

Draping Methods
1. Posterior Leg - To drape the posterior leg,
 Gather the drape at the greater trochanter and at the
ankle.
 Fold the bottom end of the drape at an angle across the
opposite leg while holding the drape at the greater
trochanter as a pivot point.
 With the lower, grab the fold of the drape and tuck it
under the opposite thigh.
 Fold the top section of the drape across the back, leaving
the gluteals exposed. With practice, this draping can be
accomplished in three moves and provides a clean line for
the application of spa products from the toes to the top of
the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS).
2. Anterior Leg - To drape the anterior leg,
 Gather the drape at the anterior superior iliac spine
(ASIS) and at the ankle.
 Fold the bottom section of the drape at an angle across
the opposite leg using the upper hand to hold the drape at
the ASIS as a pivot point c.
 With the lower hand, grab the fold of the drape and tuck
it under the opposite thigh.
 Fold the top section of the drape across the belly, leaving
the ASIS exposed.
3. Breast Drape - Align the top edge of the main drape with
the bottom edge of a hand towel or pillowcase. As the main
drape is pulled down, the hand towel or pillowcase becomes
a breast drape and takes its place.

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 4. Anterior Pelvic Drape - After the breast drape is in
place, continue to pull the main drape down until the
abdominal muscles are uncovered. Align the fold of the
main drape with the bottom edge of a hand towel or pillow
case. As the main drape is pulled down, the hand towel or
pillow case will become a pelvic drape. Tuck the bottom
section of the pelvic drape between the legs leaving a safe
distance between the tucking hand and the genitals.
5. Turban Drape - This type of drape protects the client‘s
hair from spa products and prevents heat loss during a
treatment.
a. Put a bath towel on the table before the treatment.
b. Bring the bath towel up over the client‘s head to cover
the forehead or the eyes.
c. Using the hand as a wedge on each side of the drape,
bring the side portions around the neck and tuck them into
the top of the body drape.
6. Gluteal Drape
a. Uncover the back and fold the drape down to the gluteal
cleft.
b. Grasp the folded edge of the main drape and the
bottom edge of the hand towel or pillow case.
c. As the main drape is pulled down to expose the
gluteals, the hand towel or pillow case replaces it.
d. Tuck the bottom of the gluteal drape between the legs,
leaving a safe distance between the tucking hand and the
genitals.
e. Fold the edges of the gluteal drape to create clean lines
for product application
7. Because spa products are applied to the clients while
they are in a side-lying position, this drape is different
than it would be for a massage. It is important to ask
clients to wear disposable undergarments to preserve
their modesty. The sheet is kept over the client until he or
she is moved into the side-lying position. Undrape the
client‘s upper body ( females should either wear a
disposable bra or hold a towel over their breasts) and
place a bath towel across the client‘s hip. Grasp the
folded edge of the main drape and the bottom edge of the
bath towel. As the main drape is pulled down to expose the gluteals, the bath towel will replace
it, and the sheet is removed completely.

Preparation of Wellness Massage Products,

Furnishings, and Paraphernalia

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/ SPA ROOM

1. Room should be peaceful and quiet and calm.
2. Room should be warm, well ventilated and draught
free
3. Lightning is subdued.
4. Use fragrance, potpourri or vase of flowers.
5. Play soft relaxing music.
6. Use clean towels or blanket to cover cushion to
support legs and neck
7. Massage table, mattress must be firm on the floor.
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 Thermometer Stethoscope Sphygmomanometer Digital Sphygmomanometer

Massage Bed Shower Room Lounging Chair

ACCESSORIES/ TOOLS/ EQUIPMENT

1. Thermometer - an instrument for determining temperature

2. Stethoscope - an acoustic medical device for auscultation, or listening to internal sounds
of an animal or human body.
3. Sphygmomanometer, also known as a blood pressure monitor, or blood pressure gauge,
is a device used to measure blood pressure, composed of an inflatable cuff to collapse
and then release the artery under the cuff in a controlled manner.
4. Massage bed - is used by massage therapists to position the client to receive a massage.
L = 1.8M x W = 0.8M x H = 0.7 M
5. Shower room - A place where, under a shower of water, a person bathes.
6. Lounging chair - Gives the client relaxation while waiting for their massage.

CD/DVD Player Television Set

Overhead Projector Massage belt Head massager

OPTIONAL FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR SPA

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 1. CD/DVD Player - is a device that plays discs produced under both the DVD-Video
and DVD Audio technical standards, two different and incompatible standards. Some
DVD players will also play audio CDs. DVD players are connected to a television to
watch the DVD content, which could be a movie, a recorded TV show, or other
content.
2. Television Set - a system for transmitting visual images and sound that are
reproduced on screens.
3. Overhead Projector - a device that projects an enlarged image of a transparency
placed on the wall or screen by means of an overhead mirror
4. Massage belt - The massaging motion of this belt is reportedly designed to stimulate
and sooth the muscles
5. Head massager ― soothing head massager with music, which uses “a combination
of patented air pressure technology, vibration massage, magnetic therapy, gentle
heat and soothing music” to do whatever it is a good head massage does.

Bath towel Face/hand towel Bed Sheets

Short/disposable undergarment Lotion Plants/Herbs/oils/essences

Basin Ethyl Alcohol/sanitizer Oil Pillow

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

1. Bath towels - This is used to protect the body as the massage takes place.
2. Face/hand towel - This is used to wipe the body and cover it,
3. Bed sheets - This is used for the massage bed covering
4. Short/disposable undergarment - To be worn by customers during the massage
5. Lotion - Used to rub all throughout the body during the massage
6. Oil - This is also applied to the client’s body
7. Basin - Used to put water, warm or cold

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 8. Pillow - Used by the client while lying down
9. Ethyl Alcohol/sanitizer - This is being rubbed by the massage therapist before starting
massage.
10. Plants/ Herbs/ oils/ essences - Are applied to the clients. Depends what essence is
being requested by the clients.

PREPARING CLIENT FOR WELLNESS MASSAGE SESSION

Before starting your massage, require your customer to complete a short health
history. This will help you tailor a needed specific massage. You will briefly discuss what your
customer is looking for in the session and how that may be achieved. Once in the massage
room, you will exit, allowing time and privacy so for the customer undress to his/her level of
comfort. Give a clean sheet and blanket in which the customer will cover himself/herself with
and lay on the massage area. You will knock and enter to begin the session. Customer
massage time is his/hers. Whether you want to talk or relax by getting lost in the soft music,
follow as requested. Keep in mind, communication is a key to a great massage. If your
customer needs lighter or more intense pressure, ask so it can be adjusted. To find one that
will meet his/her expectations. During your session, the body of the customer will remain
covered with the sheet except for the part that is being massaged. At the conclusion of the
massage, you will leave the room to allow your client to change their clothes. After the
massage, it is important to tell the customer to drink water to hydrate the body and help flush
out the toxins that have been released. The following are some pointers on what to do.

1. The greeting - As the client walks through the door, you or the receptionist should be on
hand with a warm greeting. Step out from behind the reception desk to shake the client‘s hand
and smile while making eye contact.

2. The tour - Escort the client into the treatment area. Point out where the bathroom is located
and any amenities such as the steam room or sauna the client might use on his or her next
visit. Let the client know if a shower is available before or after the massage. Show the client
into the treatment room and explain where to undress and hang clothing. It‘s a good idea to
remind clients to remove jewelry before the session because lubricants can cause jewelry to
look tarnished and delicate pieces may be damaged during massage strokes. Use a small
dish to hold personal items so that jewelry is not lost or forgotten.

3. The Interview - The client interview does not need to be a complex process, but each of
the items we preview here should be discussed to ensure the safety of both client and
therapist.

4. Transition to Massage - Before you leave the treatment room, show the client the massage
table and explain the position you would like the client to take on the table after undressing.
Because clients may feel very nervous about how they need to undress, it‘s important to
reassure them. You might say something like this: ―Undress to your level of comfort. Some
clients choose to remove all of their clothing and this is fine, and others prefer to leave on
some of their underclothing, which is also fi ne. You will always be draped during the session,
and I will only undrape the area where I am working. This is to keep you warm but also to
preserve modesty.

This is also a good time to check if the client needs to use the restroom before
undressing. Unless the client needs assistance getting on the massage table, leave the room
while the client undresses. Because some clients feel nervous that the therapist may walk
back in while they are partially undressed, it helps to say that you will knock and wait to hear
they are ready before you enter.

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5. Prepare Yourself for the Massage - Usually, clients need no more than 5 minutes to
undress and situate themselves on the massage table. Use this time to warm up your hands
and to ground and center your energy for the session. Use the restroom if you need to and
wash your hands carefully before returning to the treatment room.

OBSERVE POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF THE WORKPLACE.

- Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations Applicable to the Massage/Beauty Therapist

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

This regulation covers health, safety and welfare in the workplace.

Workplace means any place where people are employed or are self-employed; it includes
the outdoor areas such as paths, etc.

Health issues under this Act include:

A) ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Premises must be well ventilated, removing stale air and drawing in fresh clean air
without draughts.

B) COMFORTABLE WORKING TEMPERATURE

It is difficult to select the temperature to suit everybody: around 16°C is
recommended. The temperature should be comfortable for working but the client will usually
be inactive and may feel cold; make sure that she/he is also warm enough.

C) ADEQUATE LIGHTING
Lighting must be adequate to enable people to work and move around safely. It
should be suitable for the treatment in progress; low soft lighting is desirable for some
massage routines.

D) CLEANLINESS AND HYGIENE

Premises must be cleaned regularly to the highest standard. Floors, walls and
ceilings together with furniture and fittings should be washed and disinfected when possible.
All towels and sheets used should be boil-washed after each client. Hygiene is discussed
later in this chapter.

E) WASTE
Waste must be stored in suitable, covered bins and disposed of in accordance with
regulations. Disposable needles must be placed in a sharps box‘ for collection.

F) ADEQUATE SPACE FOR WORKING

Cubicles containing a couch, trolley, chair, stools and waste bin should be large
enough for the therapist and client to move around easily. There should be adequate space
for all staff to move around easily in the salon without having to negotiate obstacles.

G) MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
Everything in the workplace, the equipment and systems, should be maintained in
efficient working order. If a fault occurs in any machine or other equipment, it must be taken
out of use immediately. It must be clearly labelled FAULTY, OUT OF USE and stored away
from the working area. The fault must be reported and the appropriate action taken to repair
it.

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H) FLOORS AND TRAFFIC ROUTES

a. Floors should be sound and even, with a non-slippery surface and must be kept free
of obstacles. Any spillages such as water, oil, powder etc, should be wiped up
immediately because they will make the floor slippery, which may result in someone
slipping and falling.
b. Doors should be wide enough for easy access and exit; stairs should be sound and
well lit. A handrail should be provided on at least one side of the stairs.

I) FALLS AND FALLING OBJECTS

a. Every effort must be made to prevent anyone falling on the premises.

b. Sound, even, non-slip floors will help. Leads should not trail across the floor but
should lie along the wall; stools and bins should be stored under couches; other
equipment must not be left around but must be stored correctly.
c. Every effort must be made to prevent objects falling and injuring people. Storage
shelves must be checked regularly and examined for any damage that may weaken
them.
d. Objects should be stored and stacked safely in such a way that they are not likely to
fall. Shelves should not be overloaded and should have maximum load notices.

J) WINDOWS
These should be clean and open easily. Ensure that people cannot walk into them if
they are open.

K) SANITARY CONVENIENCES
Toilets and washing facilities should be available to all persons. These rooms should
be clean (cleaned and disinfected regularly), well lit and ventilated. There should be hot and
cold running water, soap (preferably in a dispenser), and drying facilities such as paper
towels or dry air machines (to prevent the spread of micro-organisms).

L) DRINKING WATER
An adequate supply of fresh drinking water must be provided, either direct mains
water, a chilled water dispenser or bottled water.

M) CHANGING ROOMS
These rooms must be clean, suitable and secure, where outer garments can be
removed and uniforms put on. Changing rooms are also desirable for clients although the
cubicles too may be used if privacy for the user can be ensured.

N) FACILITIES FOR RESTING AND EATING

Food and drink should not be consumed in the treatment cubicles or in the salon. A
clean room should be allocated for eating. Adequate comfortable chairs should be provided
as well as a table or tables on which to place food and drink.

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Independent Activity I

Direction: Arrange the rumbled letters below to find the word/s. Then, give a simple/bullet
meaning for each word. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

RUMBLED LETTERS WORD/S MEANING

EDCIED
NATRI
SASSES
RERAPEP
SEENUR

Independent Assessment I
Using the guide, identify the area of endangerment or area of concerned being described in
the crossword. Note that an item can have two words in it.

Across:
1. It is the vital organ that is being protected when massaging the lower back of the client
2. It is the area of endangerment located in the armpits
3. It pertains to the back or opposite side of the body
4. It is the main artery that is being precaution at the belly
5. It is where the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is located
6. It is the area of endangerment at the back of the knees

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1. The area of endangerment on the upper thigh of a person
2. The main artery of the body is the area of concern of this area of endangerment
3. The position before another part
4. One of the veins that is seen in both the Anterior od Posterior Triangle of the Neck

Independent Activity 2
Direction. Match column A with column B then write the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet. Use capital letters.

_1. Massage bed a. An instrument for determining temperature

_2. Thermometer b. A system for transmitting visual images and sound
that are reproduced on screens.
_3. Massage belt c. This is used to protect the body as the massage takes
place.
_4. Television Set d. An acoustic medical device for auscultation, or
listening to internal sounds of an animal or human body.
_5. Disposable undergarment e. A device that projects an enlarged image of a
transparency placed on the wall or screen by means of
an overhead mirror
_6. Bath towels f. Used by massage therapists to position the client to
receive a massage.
_7. Ethyl Alcohol/sanitizer g. The massaging motion of this belt is reportedly
designed to stimulate and sooth the muscles
_8. Stethoscope h. To be worn by customers during the massage
_9. Sphygmomanometer i. This is being rubbed by the massage therapist before
starting massage.
_10. Overhead Projector j. A device used to measure blood pressure, composed
of an inflatable cuff to collapse and then release
the artery under the cuff in a controlled manner.

Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Read and identify each statement carefully. Write the correct answer on your
answer sheet.

1. Escort the client into the treatment area.

_2. Before you leave the treatment room, show the client the massage
table and explain the position you would like the client to take on the table after undressing.
_3. As the client walks through the door, you or the receptionist should
be on hand with a warm greeting.
4. Usually, clients need no more than 5 minutes to undress and situate
themselves on the massage table.
5. Preview here should be discussed to ensure the safety of both client
and therapist.

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Independent Activity 3

Direction: Read the following statements carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if it is incorrect. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

1. Draping is the technique of using a large towel or sheet to keep you covered
while you're getting a massage.

2. Breast drape protects the client ‘s hair from spa products and prevents heat
loss during a treatment.
3. It is important to ask clients to wear disposable undergarments to preserve
their modesty.
4. Spa products are applied to the clients while they are in a side-lying position.
5. After the breast drape is in place, continue to pull the main drape down until
the abdominal muscles are covered.
6. Lighting must be adequate to enable people to work and move around
safely.
7. Waste must be stored in suitable, covered bins and disposed of in
accordance with regulations.
8. Food and drink should be consumed in the treatment cubicles or in the salon.
9. Windows should be clean and open easily.
10. Premises must be well ventilated, removing stale air and drawing in fresh
clean air without draughts.

Independent Assessment 3

Direction: List down at least 3 characteristics of a spa room. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
1.
2.
3.

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Having gone through different activities, do you realize now the importance of observing health
and safety at work? Write your realization below by plotting your ideas.

I realized that:

Directions: Perform the following draping methods. Choose only three from the
following. For the documentation attach 2 photos for each draping.

1. Posterior Leg 5. Turban Drape

2. Anterior Leg 6. Gluteal Drape
3. Breast Drape 7. Side-Lying Drape
4. Anterior Pelvic Drape

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 Rubrics

Highly Moderately
Skilled Unskilled 40 No Attempt
Dimensions Skilled 50 Skilled
48 points points 35 points
points 45 points

Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Never selects, No attempt

Use of tools, selection of selection of selection of prepares and use to use the
equipment tools tools tools, Appropriate tools and
and materials and use of and use of preparation and selection of tools equipment
materials and materials and use of and equipment
(20%) equipment all equipment materials and
the time most of the equipment
time some of the
time
Application Systematic Systematic Systematic Never follows No effort to
of Procedure presentation of presentation of presentation systematic apply
(40%) procedures all procedures on of presentation procedures
the time without most of the procedures of procedures to project
supervision time with some of and highly /activity
minimum the time development
supervision with on
constant supervision
supervision
Safety/ Highly self-driven Self- driven and Self- driven and Needs to be driven No drive
Work and observes all observes most observes and does not and totally
Habits safety safety precaution sometimes some observe safety disregards
(30%) precautions at most of the time Safety precaution precaution
all times precaution

Speed / Work done Work done Work done Work done No idea of
Time (10%) ahead of meets close to way beyond time
time deadline deadline deadline

Directions: Let us determine how much you already know about hilot wellness massage. Read
and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write only the letter of
your answer on your answer sheet.

1. It is the very common precautionary measure we oftentimes read in labels of any supplies
used in cleaning or disinfecting.
c. Danger c. Risk
d. b. Hazard d. Warning

2. The technique of using a large towel or sheet to keep you covered while getting a massage
a. Cupping c. Hygiene
b. Draping d. Massage

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treatment.
a. Breast drape c. Gluteal drape
b. Facial drape d. Turban drape
4. This is used for the massage bed covering
c. Bath towels c. Face towels
d. Bed sheets d. Hand towels
5. A device that measures temperature or a temperature gradient
c. Digital Sphygmomanometer c. Stethoscope
d. Sphygmomanometer d. Thermometer
6. An acoustic medical device for auscultation, or listening to internal sounds of an animal or
human body.
a. Digital Sphygmomanometer c. Stethoscope
b. Sphygmomanometer d. Thermometer
7. Gives the client relaxation while waiting for their massage.
a. Lounging chair c. Massage room
b. Massage Bed d. Shower room
8. A place where, under a shower of water, a person bathes.
a. Lounging chair c. Massage room
b. Massage Bed d. Shower room
9. This is used to protect the body as the massage takes place.
a. Bath towels c. Face towels
b. Bed sheets d. Hand towels
10. This is being rubbed by the massage therapist before starting massage.
a. Ethyl Alcohol c. Herbal
b. Lotion d. Oil

Direction: Draw at least 3 tools, implement, equipment and other materials. Name each and
write their uses in the answer sheet.

Classification of
Name Uses
Tools
Tools 1.
2.
3.
Equipment 1.
2.
3.
Supplies & Materials 1.
2.
3.
Optional Furniture and 1.
Equipment 2
3.

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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 
http://spas.about.com/od/spaglossary/g/Massage-Draping.htm
 http://www.massagenerd.com/endangerment_sites_massage.php  K to 12
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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: lrmdsbulacan@deped.gov.ph

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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: 1-2 Date:

MELCs/CG:
 The learner demonstrates understanding the skills and knowledge required to Prepare
Clients for Wellness Massage.
Objectives:
1. Explain the importance of observing health and safety procedures
2. Enumerate the different draping methods
3. Identify and understand the function of the different wellness massage products,
furnishings and paraphernalia

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 7-8.
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 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 under “What’s New,” on page 9.
Reminder: Analyze carefully, you may ask the learner if he/she fully understands the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
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
endangerment sites, proper draping and preparation of wellness massage products,
furnishings, and paraphernalia on page 9-18.

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 Reminder: See to it that the topic about the endangerment sites, proper draping and
preparation of wellness massage products, furnishings, and paraphernalia 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 (3)
Independent Activities and three (3) Independent Assessment to be answered on the
answer sheet provided. Questions can be found on page19-21 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 21-22.
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 22-23. You will perform three
draping methods following the procedure. Take 2 photos for each draping showing the
proper draping.
Reminder: In this part, the knowledge gained by the learner is measured by
performing three draping methods 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. You will draw 3 tools, 3
equipment and 3 other materials. Label each one of them and write their uses 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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