Republic of the Philippines

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

TESDA RO XII

GENERAL SANTOS NATIONAL SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TRADES

Tiongson St., Lagao, General Santos City

Tel. Nos.: 301-9373; Telefax: (083) 553-2479; E-mail: gsnsat@yahoo.com

PERFORM BODY MASSAGE

Leading to Beauty Care NC-II

Prepared by:

Ms. Grace T. Paquidian

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 PERFORM BODY MASSAGE

(Leading to Beauty Care NC-II)

Massage is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue,

tendons, and ligaments) to enhance health and well-being.

Massage involves working and acting on the body with pressure – structured, unstructured,
stationary, or moving – tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids.
Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia,skin, joints, or
other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal
system. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, feet, or a
massage device.

VARIABLES

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

RANGE

1. COTTON
2. LUBRICANTS
a. Lotion
b. Liniment oil
c. Olive oil
d. Aromatic oil
e. Mentholated oil
f. Herbal oil
3. RUBS
a. Vicks
b. Betet
c. Bengay
d. Katingco
4. POWDER
5. TOWEL
6. TISSUES
7. ALCOHOL
8. THERAPHY CLEANSING
9. SANITIZER

BODY CONDITION

1. Normal 4. With Deformities

2. With Low Blood Pressure 5. With Skin Rashes
3. With High Blood Pressure

TYPES OF MASSAGE

1. Swedish 4. Basic
2. Shiatsu 5. Chair Spot
3. Reflexology 6. Thai

TIMELINE

1. 45 mins.
2. 1 hour

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 3. 20 minutes (for partial area of the body)

CLEANING

1. Use face towel with lukewarm water

2. Steam Bath
3. Quick Shower

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Massage gadgets
2. Massage Bed
3. Bed Sheets
4. Pillow
5. Stool

PERSONAL ACCESSORIES

1. Jewelries
2. Head Band
3. Wrist Watch
4. Hair Accessories

MASSAGE TECHNIQUE

1. Soft Pressure
2. Hard Pressure

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MATERIALS

1. Face Towel
2. Bath Towel
3. Shorts
4. Face Mask
5. Smock Gown
6. Bath Robe
7. Head Band
8. Apron

CRITICAL BODY POINTS

1. Nape
2. Breast
3. Spinal
4. Head
5. Stomach
6. Back of Knee

MOVEMENTS/STROKE

1. Spreading
2. Pressing
3. Sliding
4. Circular
5. Tapping
6. Kneading
7. Stretching

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BODY POSITION

1. Sitting Position
2. Lying Position
3. Prone Position

The 5 basic massage strokes

1. Effleurage is the most superficial stroke in Swedish massage. It is a long

gliding stroke and is most commonly used as the opening stroke in massage
to apply the lubricant and assess the body's tissue while warming the
muscles and skin. It deeply soothes and relaxes the mind and body by
stimulating the nervous system, connects you to the receiver and is also used
to close the massage. It can be applied to all areas of the body with open
palms, soft fists or forearms using varied pressure and speed.

2. Petrissage is distinguished by kneading, squeezing, lifting, rolling and

compression of the skin and musculature. The actions of this stroke release
muscle tension and stretch the tendons providing major relief from New York
pain and stress. This stroke usually follows effleurage in a basic massage
sequence to further increase blood flow and warm the muscles in preparation
for deeper work if necessary.

3. Friction is typically used in deep tissue work and consists of small, deep back-
and-forth movements over a local area of muscle applied by the therapist's
fingers, thumbs or elbows with little to no lubricant. It is used to break up
adhesions and 'knots' in a typical deep tissue massage and should be applied

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 only after effleurage and petrissage have been applied to warm the skin and
muscles, preventing injury.

4. Tapotement is perhaps the most popular stroke associated with Swedish

massage and is characterized by fast tapping, drumming, patting or hacking of
the clients body with the therapist's hands, soft fists or finger tips. Commonly
used in sports and medical massage, its stimulating effects affect the nervous
system, circulatory system and musculoskeletal system, stimulating weak
muscles and loosening tight ones depending on the length of application.
Tapotement has also been shown to break up mucus congestion when applied
over the chest and back by a trained therapist.

5. Vibration or shaking tends to imitate the pulsing sensations produced by

electric or battery-operated massage devices. The therapist creates a trembling
or vibrating movement from their tensed hands and fingers when applied to
small areas or jostles or shakes larger areas of the body such as an arm or leg
using both hands. When applied to the abdomen by a trained therapist, vibration
can stimulate a sluggish bowel.

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 APPLY MASSAGE TECHNIQUE

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Procedures in applying massage are properly observed and followed.

2. Applications of massage techniques are identified according to body parts or bodily
aches problems.

VARIABLE

1. Procedures in applying the massage

2. Massage technique

RANGE

Massage must be done in a private room where the patient will be asked to undress
andmust be attended to by a Masseur/Masseuse of the same sex. Masseur is for male
patient and Masseuse for female patient. Be sure that patient must remove all jewelries
to avoid possible injury.

STEPS IN APPLYING MASSAGE

Step One
 Let the patient sit down on a chair. Without any lubricant, massage the hairy part of
the head by using both hands on a pressing technique. Do it in 1 minute.

Step Two
 Apply oil on the forehead. Massage the forehead until the ears using four fingers on
a friction technique. Do it in 1 minute.

Step Three
 Apply oil on the nape. Using the right and left thumbs, massage the nape downward
stroke in a friction technique. Do it in 1 minute.

Step Four
 Apply oil from shoulder to the hand.
 Hold the arm by the middle between the elbow and the wrist with your other hand on
a level position to support the arm joint to avoid dislocation or harm.
 Massage from the shoulder until the wrist using the heel of the hand with bended
fingers on a friction technique. (5x)

 Massage the back of the hand using thumbs on a pressing and rotating technique
combined.(5x)
 Press the part between the thumb and the index finger using your thumb and index
finger and move the thumb in and out by your hand to add more pressure.
 Press the fingers one after the other.(5x)
 Grip the four fingers firmly together and slowly bend a little so that the joints shall be
free from inflammation. (5x)
 Interlocking the patient’s small finger between your hand’s small and ring finger and
patient’s index finger between your small and ring finger. (5x)
 Massage the palm with your thumbs using a combination of pressing and rotating
technique making sure that the other fingers are firmly anchored at the back of the
hand. (5x)
 Do this for the two arms within 8 to 10 minutes.

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Step Five
 Let the patient lie face down on a bed.
 Apply oil on the back to the waistline.
 Patient’s hands must be in a parallel position with the body.
 Simultaneously massage the spinal column and spinal cord until the waistline on a
friction technique using the heel of the hands.
 Massage both ribs with open hands using friction technique.
 Do it in 2 minutes.

Step Six
 Let the patient turn a bit on one side.
 Apply oil on the waist and anchor elbow.
 Use the thumb and the index finger of the other hand as guide to avoid the elbow
from touching the bony parts.
 Put pressure and apply the rotation technique.
 Do it in within 1 minute.
 Do the same procedure with the hip. If nodes are present, lengthen the process until
the nodes will disappear. Also do it in 1 minute.
 Do the same procedure on the other side of the body with another 2 minutes.

Step Seven
 Apply oil from the pelvic to the outer part of the thigh until the knee.
 Using the heel of the hands, massage it on a friction technique.
 Do not include the knee because it would be painful.
 Massage the knee using the thumbs and fingers on a pressing and rotating technique
combined.
 Do the same procedure on the other hip, thigh and knee.
 Fold the knee while performing the massage.
 Do this within 1 ½ minutes.

Step Eight
 While the patient is on the same side position, apply oil from the knee to the ankle
joint.
 Massage the leg with the heel of the hand using the friction technique until the ankle
joint.
 Do the same procedure on the other leg.
 Fold the knee while performing the massage.
 Do this within 1 minute.
 Let the patient turn on the other side position and follow steps from 6 to 8.

Step Nine
 Let the patient lie face up.
 Apply oil on front leg and massage the vein in front of the leg using the thumb or
elbow on a friction technique.
 Be sure to guide the elbow using the thumb and the index finger of the other hand
while executing this.
 Beware not to press the bone because it would be painful.
 Apply oil on the ankle joint and massage the joint with the thumbs and fingers using
the pressing and rotation technique.
 Do the same on the other leg.
 Do this within 1 1/2 minutes.

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Step Ten
 When the patient feels the pain on the foot and ankle, it shows that arthritis is no
longer on the upper part of the body.
 Apply oil on the upper part of the foot and press and rotate using the thumbs
gradually increasing the pressure.
 In case the patient can’t endure the pain, use the thumbs on the friction technique.
 Continue until the pain minimizes/subsides.
 Grip the toes and slowly bend 5 times.
 On the arc on the foot, a marble-like node will appear.
 Position the patient face down and bend the knee on a 90 degree position.
 Hold the foot and locate the nodes.
 Press and rotate on the nodes until the nodes diminish or disappear.
 Do this within 2 minutes.

Hand Massage

Being able to give your clients a relaxing hand massage greatly increases the value of your
manicure, thereby boosting the profitability of your business.

Hand massages are extremely relaxing and are the one part of a manicure that is literally
impossible to do without the help of a professional. 

By offering this service to your clients, you will transform your every day manicure procedure
into a luxury experience and you'll help your clients improve their circulation and dexterity. 

Just Follow These Steps!

Step 1 – Choose a reliable massage medium to use during your procedure. This should
be some sort of dedicated massage lotion or massage oil. Place some of this medium in
both of your hands. To begin, hold your clients arm in place with one hand as you gently
rub in the massage medium with the other. Move your hand along your client's arm all
the way up to the elbow. Reverse the positioning of your hands and repeat. Finally,
repeat this whole process once or twice more to make sure that the the medium is fully

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 blended into the surface of your client's skin.

Step 2 – Continue to use one hand to hold your client's arm in place as you massage
with your other hand. This strategy will be of use to us throughout the treatment. Now,
use your free hand in a gentle squeezing motion to tease the muscles from the wrist to
just beneath the elbow. Now repeat with the positioning of the hands reversed. 

Step 3 – At this point, use your thumbs to lightly  brush the surface of the back of the
hand.  As your thumb moves toward the base of the wrist, increase the pressure of this
movement.

Step 4 – Once again, employ one of your hands to support your client's arm while you
massage with the other. With the thumb of your free hand, apply slightly firmer pressure
than before between the bones of your client's back wrist. Move slowly towards the base
of the hand.

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Step 5 – Continue this motion but with a greater amount of pressure in order to loosen your
client's lymphatic veins.

Step 6 – Continuing to use one of your hands as a support, use your free hand to
massage each finger individually. Give the finger a gentle twist in both directions and
then quick pull to finish. Repeat this process on each of the fingers as well as the
thumb. 

Step 7 – Now, let's turn to the other side of your client's hand. Use your thumbs to
apply pressure throughout your client's palm. The base of your client's thumb is an
important area to devote some attention to. 

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Step 8 – Now you should position your hands similarly to what you see pictured above.
Use your fingers to support the hand by hooking them in between the little and ring
fingers on your right, and the thumb and forefinger on the left (depending on which
hand you are massaging). Use your thumbs to gently massage the base of your client's
palm.

Step 9 – Here's the tricky part. Use one of your hands to steady your client's arm at the
wrist. Now interlock your other hand with that of your client. Rotate your first hand to
massage your client's wrist joints. Then move alternately in both directions and end by
pulling gently towards your body.

Step 10 – You're almost done. We just need to apply a few more light motions in order
to give the whole process a gentle finish. Move your hands slowly around the hand and
arm and finish by moving your hands all the way down the arm to the fingers where you
should gentle let go. Finally, switch to the other arm and begin the process anew.

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 Foot Massage

1. Hold the bottom of the foot with both hands. Begin rubbing the top of the foot, slowly working
your way down to the sole of the foot. Apply more pressure as you get closer to the sole. Reverse
directions and rub the foot moving slowly towards the top, reducing pressure as you go.

2. Rub the heel of the foot. Use your thumbs for this, making small circles with medium to heavy
pressure. Work your way around the entire heel. Repeat this action on the ball of the foot.

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 3. Use cross-fiber friction on the heels of the feet. This means you use your thumbs to push up
and down on the heel. While one thumb is pushing up, the other should be pushing down.

4. Massage around the ankle bone. Use both hands to rub in a circular motion around the bone on
either side, and gently rub your fingers over the top of the bone.

5. Use a fist to massage the arch of the foot. With your hand closed in a fist, use the tops of your
fingers to apply pressure to the arch. Roll your hand back and forth to knead the skin gently.

6. Massage the toes. Spend time on each individual toe.

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 Go to each toe and gently pull on it. This may cause the joint to pop, but unless it causes the person
discomfort, continue to do this to each toe.
 Slide your index finger in the gap between each toe. Spend time moving it back and forth, rubbing the base
of each toe with your index and thumb if desired.
 Gently slide all five fingers between each of the toes simultaneously, while rubbing a small amount of
massage oil or cream between each one. 

Mastering Other Technique

1. Apply the milking stroke. To do this, hold the foot in both hands and give ten short, strong pulls
on one side and then the other. Imagine the pulling motion of milking a cow while doing this.

3. Use the Indian rub technique. Hold the side of the foot with both thumbs placed on the inside
center of the arch. Move your hands back and forth as if you were wringing out a wet towel.
Allow a lot of movement of the foot while applying this technique.

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 3. Try petrissage on the achilles tendon and lower foot. Petrissage is a type of massage that
involves lifting and squeezing muscles to stimulate them.
 Starting at the back of the heel and ankle around the achilles tendon, use one hand to gently squeeze
and pull the foot. Start softly, but apply more pressure and speed the longer you do it.
 Push the muscles starting at the achilles tendon and working towards the toes. Doing this will lift the
muscles of the foot, helping to work out impurities.
 Slowly work your way up to the lower calf using this technique. The muscles here attach to those in
the foot, and using petrissage in this area can help to further relax the foot.

4. Massage the long muscle of the foot. The long muscle begins near the Achilles tendon and ends
at the knee, and is closely tied to muscle movements in the foot.
 Have your partner straighten their leg vertically, and use your forearm to apply pressure downward
into the foot. Slowly move your arm so as to use your elbow to apply more pressure into the foot.
 With your partner laying down, grab their foot with one hand at the heel, with the foot running up your
forearm. Push their whole foot towards the knee, applying light pressure at first and slowly adding
more.

5. Perform ankle rotations. Hold the foot up, and use one hand to rotate the foot around the ankle.
Move the foot in circles ten times in one direction, and then ten times in the opposite direction. The
ankle joints may pop, but unless this causes the person any discomfort there is no need to stop. 

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