Learning Activity Sheet 17

Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____

Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: Perform Aftercare Services
Learning Targets:
1. Provide advice on post wellness massage.

Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness Massage)

Values Integration: Awareness and Being Gentle

Massage After Care Advice

1. Drink plenty of water or herbal teas to help eliminate the toxins from the body.
2. Cut down on drinks containing caffeine so the body can begin to heal
3. Eat a light healthy meal so the body can concentrate on healing
4. Rest as much as possible
5. If possible avoid alcohol for about 24 hours.
6. If aroma therapy oils were used, try to avoid a bath/shower for at least 2 hours

After treatment you will usually feel relaxed and enjoy the benefits of the treatment. Occasionally, you may
experience a reaction from the treatment, however these are mainly due to the toxins being released from the body,
as the body is rebalancing and cleansing itself. More common reactions can include: aching/soreness of muscles,
tiredness and heightened emotional state. Less common reactions can include : headache, dizziness or nausea.
excessive urination, increase in bowel movement, Irritation, skin changes, fatigue, hyperactivity and change of
appetite.

Hot Stone Massage & Body Massage Aftercare

 You may feel a little light headed
 Drink plenty of water to hydrate & flush toxins
 Eat light, easy to digest meals
 Drink herbal teas or fresh juice
 Avoid alcohol, caffeine and cola Avoid heat and direct sunlight
 Take time out for relaxation
 Reschedule for 4-6 weeks time

1. Identify products and services

1. Products - May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Pre-blended aromatic plant oils
1.2 Exfoliates
1.3 Herbal teas and beverages
1.4 Mud/clays
1.5 Herbal baths and poultices
1.6 Minerals (alum, incense, etc.)

2. Services - May include but are not limited to:

2.1. Herbal baths and scrubs
2.2. Body Services
2.3. Wellness and relaxation techniques
2.4. Exercise programs
2.5. Diet and nutrition programs
2.6. Detoxification programs

3. Aftercare products - May include but is not limited to:

3.1 Herbal products
3.2 Body oils
4. Aftercare services - Must include but are not limited to:
 4.1 Rest period after service
4.2 Immediate bathing should be avoided (at least 6 hrs. after the service)
4.3 Offering warm tea

❖Home advice ❖
Home care advice is very beneficial for the client, as it involves them in the treatment and encourages them to
take control of their condition. It also provides linkage between one treatment and the next. The advice given will
obviously depend on the client‘s need and condition, e.g. the overweight client or a client with cellulite will need
dietary advice. For the tense, overworked client you may suggest that s/he tries to reduce her/his workload, that
s/he makes time to rest, takes a relaxing bath and goes to bed early. You may also teach relaxation techniques and
advise her/him to practice these at home. Those with poor posture can be taught corrective exercises. Deep
breathing exercises are helpful to everyone as they increase the intake of oxygen and the elimination of carbon
dioxide. These techniques are explained in the following text

❖Diet
❖ Advice to clients It is important that clients are made aware of the factors that are thought to contribute to
the build-up of fat and cellulite. They should be encouraged to follow a self-help, daily regime that will increase the
efficiency of the treatment.

The following home advice should be given:

A. Eat a well-balanced diet:
Include all the nutrients necessary for health such as: -
 a little fat –
 proteins - carbohydrates - vitamins - minerals - water and fiber –
 eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (5 portions/day is recommended) –
 do not overcook vegetables –
 eat oily fish such as herring, trout, mackerel and salmon/ -
 eat whole meal foods such as whole meal bread, pasta, rice, cereals, pulses, beans, nuts and seeds
 reduce intake of saturated fat found in butter, dairy products and red meat –
 reduce intake of sugar and salt –
 reduce intake of alcohol – 7 to 14 units per week only –
 drink around 3 liters of water per day

B.Relaxation
Relaxation means being free from tension and anxiety, which are normally caused by the stresses of life, which
upset the body balance. It is impossible to remove all the stressors in life. A certain amount of stress is desirable as it
can produce feelings of thrill and excitement. The ability to relax is extremely important as it combats stress and
reduces harmful effects such as fatigue, lethargy, illness and psychological problems. Clients who live very busy lives
or are coping with worries or dealing with unhappy situations may find it very difficult to relax. Advising them and
showing them ways of reducing stress and promoting relaxation can form an important part in the treatment. Once
they have recognized the difference between the tense state and the relaxed state they can continue to practice at
home.

C. Preparation
The first consideration is to prepare the room or cubicle and create the right conditions to promote the
relaxation response. These will be the same conditions required as those for massage treatment, namely:
➛ a warm, well-ventilated area
➛ a quiet area, away from distracting noise
➛ low and diffused lighting
➛ a spotlessly clean environment
➛ soothing décor in pastel colours
➛ a comfortable couch or mattress on the floor
➛ clean linen and towels for every client; these to be boilwashed after each use
➛ light blankets for additional warmth
➛ very soft, slow-moving music may be played if the client dislikes absolute quietness.
Massage and Holistic Aftercare
 After any massage, spa or holistic treatment, please follow our aftercare advice.
 Try to rest and relax for the remainder of the day, if not, for a few hours at least.
 You may feel relaxed and sleepy after your treatment. Take care if you are driving or working.
 Keep warm as massage and relaxation treatments can make you feel more sensitive to the cold.
 Drink plenty of water after your treatment to rehydrate your body, reduce fatigue and help eliminate toxins from
your body.
 Avoid alcohol and minimize tea and coffee, try to stick with water and/or herbal teas.
 Try to avoid eating a heavy meal, eat light for the rest of the day to allow your body to concentrate on the natural
healing and encourage detoxification.
 Sometimes people experience some tenderness for 24 hours or so after a massage. If you do feel a little sore, do
some light gentle stretches or take a warm bath with salts. And remember to tell your therapist about your
experience so that it can be taken into consideration in your next session.
 If you have had a treatment with aromatherapy oils: To gain maximum benefit from the healing oils, try to avoid
washing/showering the oils off for a few hours as they will continue to be absorbed by the skin after your treatment
has ended.

Once Leaving the Salon

 Try to relax and take it easy for the rest of the day – if you can and feel the need to, nap.
 Drink plenty of water for 24 hours after your massage as your lymph nodes, which have been stimulated, are
removing toxins from the body. Your urine might be much darker than usual – this is due to the toxins leaving your
body
 Avoid heat treatments (hot baths / showers, body wraps, saunas, sunbeds) for 24 hours.
 Avoid alcohol, smoking, caffeine and fizzy drinks as they can dehydrate your body and add more toxins to your
body. This would reverse the effects of the massage, since the massage is in-turn aiding the body in removing the
accumulation of toxins.
 Avoid eating a heavy and especially spicy meal so your body can focus on natural healing and detoxifying itself.
 Healing Reactions‘ may take place after your massage and are completely normal-showing that the massage is
working well and your body is responding to the treatment. Indications of this may result in the following:
 Fatigued or tired (although this could be a sign of deep relaxation, especially if you are usually always on the go)
 Increased sweating, thirst or urination
 Irritable or energised
 Heightened emotions (low or high)
 Runny, stuffy or blocked nose
 sound sleeping and vivid dreams

Maintaining your Results

Massages are recommended often, especially due to the fast-paced and stressful lives that we are living. To
maintain the results, you can try the following:
 Take a warm bath once a week – this will help to loosen up your muscles.
 Relax and distress – listen to music, burn some essential oils, etc.
• Find time to exercise (especially strength training) and stretch (yoga is excellent).
 Exfoliate and moisturize your body regularly.
 Stand up and walk around and stretch – especially if sitting a long time at a desk and / or on the computer.
 Throughout the day, massage your shoulders, and other areas that feel stiff.
 Sit in a correct position and you might want to raise your legs

ACTIVITY 1: TRUE or FALSE.

Direction: Read and analyze carefully the statements. Write the word TRUE if it is correct and FALSE if it is wrong.
Write your answers in your quiz notebook.
_______1. Making the clients feel welcome and at home with a friendly ―Hello is a nice gesture or strategy used in
rebooking clients
_______2. After any massage, spa or holistic treatment, try to rest and relax for the rest of the day, if not, for a few
hours at least.
_______3. Deep breathing exercises are helpful to everyone as they increase the intake of oxygen and the
elimination of carbon dioxide.
_______4. Overworked client may be advised to reduce workload, that she makes time to rest, takes a relaxing bath
and goes to bed early
_______5. Eat light, easy to digest meals
_______6. Aftercare products may include but is not limited herbal products and body oils.
_______7. Immediate bathing should be avoided, at least 6 hrs. after the service is advised.
______ 8. Home care advice is very beneficial for the client, as it involves them in the treatment and encourages
them to take control of their condition.
_______9. You may feel a little light headed after the hot stone massage & body massage aftercare
_______10. Drink plenty of water to hydrate & flush toxins

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III
 Learning Activity Sheet 18
Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____
Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: Rebooking Clients
Learning Targets:
1. Discuss how to rebook client.

Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness )

Values Integration: Awareness and Being Gentle

Rebooking a client to create a relationship is the key to a successful practice. To do this, I allow an extra 30 minutes
per client. We name goals, notechanges since the last session, and become clear what brought the client into my
studio each visit. Having all of this information prior to working allows me to check in with progress, determine my
course of action, and follow up. From there, I am able to create future goals that complement the client‘s goal that
session. For example, if my client came in with sciatic pain, I can discuss the importance of growing support for the
pelvis through other areas of the body, as well as explaining the relationships of the participating muscles. By
outlining what we might accomplish by addressing those areas, the client knows I am interested in her personal
wellness. People seeking relief in the body do so because they are in need of change. When I suggest my strategy of
change for the client, the client often returns (Heather Corwin. Altadena, California).

Strategies Used in Rebooking Clients

1. Making them feel welcome and at home with a friendly ―Hello, so good to see you‖ as they arrived, as well as ―I
really appreciate you being here,‖ as they were leaving.
2. Asking them to set future appointments before leaving the office. (Always assuming they wanted to return).
3. Providing effective, quality massage therapy sessions.
4. Timely service, including not shorting their time (an hour in my office meant 60 or more minutes).
5. Being diplomatic.
6. Fresh, clean linens and lotions.
7. Letting clients know we really cared about them.
8. Keeping talk to a minimum; learning to listen.
9. A refreshing, warm, cheerful atmosphere
10. Reasonable fees

ACTIVITY 1:

1. Discuss how to rebook clients. (10 points)

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III
 Learning Activity Sheet 19
Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____
Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: Wellness Massage Tools and Equipments
Learning Targets:
1. Identify the wellness massage tools and equipments.

Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness )

Values Integration: Awareness and Being Gentle

Wellness Massage Tools and Equipment

Tools and Equipment IIlustrations

electric foot massager

Massage sticks

Shiatsu foot warmer

Single thumb savers massage

Spiky Massage Balls

Hydro – therapy foot massager

Neck and Shoulder Massager

Deep- Kneading Shiatsu Massager

ACTIVITY 1:

1. Enumerate what are the massage tools and equipments.

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III
 Learning Activity Sheet 20

Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____

Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: WELLNESS MASSAGE PRODUCT SUPPLIES
Learning Target:
1. Identify the wellness massage products supplies

Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness )

ACTIVITY1:

1. Identify the wellness massage products and discuss each benefit. (20 points)

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III
 Learning Activity Sheet 21

Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____

Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: How to Promote Additional Products or Services to Clients
Learning Target:
1. Discuss how to promote additional products or services to clients.

Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness )

How to Promote Additional Products or Services to Clients

The backbone of any successful business is customer service and meeting clients‘ needs and expectations in
terms of both product use and beauty therapy services. Keeping the client informed about all the possible
treatments and products available within your salon is vitally important. Not only is it enlightening for the client,
allowing her to make informed choices, but it is also essential if your business is to survive in a very competitive
market.

1. Good Communication to introduce products and services

Spotting opportunities for offering clients additional products or services is easy if you are receptive and have
your ears and eyes open. Very often they will ask. Either they have heard about a treatment from another client, or
they see something going on that they want to know more about. A special day or occasion will trigger extra interest.
If the client does not ask directly, it could be that she is shy about asking, or does not know you offer a certain
treatment. Tell her all about it – and use the current treatment to start the discussion. The consultation always
provides a good opening to talk through alternative options to the client‘s normal treatments,

2. Giving accurate information

Do try to be as accurate as you can when giving information. Not only is your professional reputation at stake,
but you also have a legal obligation not to give any false or misleading information to the client. As a consumer, your
client has legal rights to protect her, and you, or your salon, will be liable for prosecution if found to be in breach of
the law. Not only that, you will lose your clients very quickly if they have no faith in the information you are giving
them, and if the products you recommend are unsuitable for their needs.

3. Salon and legal requirements

Underpinning all the product knowledge and treatment skills you have to pass onto your clients the legal
aspects of promotion, selling and client and consumer rights.

4. Timing your discussion

It is important to give the client the time to ask questions, so choose an appropriate moment to discuss her
queries. During a treatment is fine if it is one where you can maintain a conversation and have lots of eye contact. A
manicure, pedicure or waxing is ideal for this, as the client is awake, upright and alert. Talking during a facial will
detract the quality of the treatment and all relaxation properties will be lost. Do not pick moments when the client is
distracted, i.e. when she is trying to get dressed or pay for her treatment. If possible, keep the question and answer
session quiet and confidential – not everyone in the salon should hear about her future bikini wax! It is important to
hold the client‘s attention and focus entirely on her questions. This will give her the confidence of knowing that your
suggestions really are in her best interests.

ACTIVITY 1:

1. Discuss how to promote additional products and services to the clients. (20 points)

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III