Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE
Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines

SELF-LEARNING H OME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: TLE _Wellness Massage Grade: 10 Quarter: 3 Week: 3

MELC: LO1.Apply wellness massage techniques Competency Code: TLE_HEWM9-12WT-111a-j-3
1.3Prepare client for wellness massage session
Name __________________________________________________ Section ________ Date ___________
School __________________________________________________ District ________________________

A. Readings/ Discussions

PREPARING CLIENT for WELLNESS MASSAGE SESSION

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 jewellery before the session because lubricants can
cause jewellery to look tarnished and delicate pieces may be damaged during massage strokes. Use a small dish
to hold personal items so that jewellery 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.
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 centre your energy for
the session. Use the restroom if you need to and wash your hands carefully before returning to the treatment
room.

PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES

Massage therapists are required by health standards and professional ethics to provide a clean environment for
clients that ensures they don‘t pick up any diseases while they are at a spa or massage clinic. On the side of the
therapist the following must be observed to ensure proper hygiene practice.
a. A daily bath or shower should be taken to maintain cleanliness of the skin, hair and nails, and to remove stale
sweat odor.
b. An antiperspirant should be used to prevent excessive sweating and the odor of sour sweat.
c. Hair should be clean and neat; it should be kept short or tied back from the face. Hair must never fall forward
around the therapist‘s face and shoulders or touch the client
d. Nails must be well manicured and kept short; nails should not protrude above the fleshy part of the finger tip.
Massage movements cannot be correctly performed if the nails are long, and long nails may harbour dirt or
bacteria. Nail enamel should not be worn as some clients may be sensitive to the product and an allergic reaction
may result.
e. Hands must be well cared for; they must be smooth and warm for massage. Therapists should protect the
hands with rubber gloves when doing chores. A good-quality hand lotion should be used night and morning.
Gloves should be worn in cold weather.
f. Therapists should not massage with cuts or abrasions on the hands.
g. Jewellery should be removed or kept to a minimum of wedding ring and small ear studs. Rings, bracelets and
watches can harbour microorganisms or can injure the client if dragged on the skin. Long earrings and necklaces
may jangle, producing a noise that is disturbing to the client.
h. Underwear and tights should be changed daily and washed in hot soapy water.
i. White, short-sleeved overalls should be crisp, well laundered and changed frequently (e.g. every other day).
The style should allow free unrestricted movement of the arms during massage. j. Feet should be well cared for
and washed and dried thoroughly once a day, using foot powder if necessary.
k. A clean pair of tights should be worn each day; support tights will help prevent tired legs and varicose veins.
Well-fitting low-heeled or flat shoes without holes or peep toes will protect the feet and avoid pressure points.
l. Working uniform should not be worn out of the salon. Outdoor clothing worn to work should be changed in a
cloakroom to prevent microorganisms being brought into the salon.
m. Therapists suffering from colds and infections should not treat clients if possible, but the wearing of a surgical
mask will greatly reduce the risk of cross-infection.
n. Therapists must wash their hands before touching a client and after cleaning the feet prior to the massage.
Preparations before the actual massage services
1. Preparation of client
a. Speak to the client in a polite and friendly manner.
b. Maintain client privacy at all times.
c. Take the client‘s outdoor clothes or show her/him where to hang them.
d. Show the client the treatment area and shower room.
e. Ask the client to undress and give her/him a robe or towel to wear.
f. Ask the client to remove all jewellery and place it in a bag for safe keeping.
g. Instruct the client how to use the shower.
h. Bring the client back to the treatment area.
i. Carry out a client consultation and discuss the treatment. As previously explained, the first consultation will
be the longest but a short consultation should take place before every treatment.
j. Explain fully and ask if the client has any queries. Allow time for the client to discuss problems and ask
questions, and answer these fully.
k. If the client has long hair, ask her/him to tie it up, or provide a protective cover.

2. Psychological preparation of the therapist

a. Develop a calm, tranquil but positive attitude. It is important to feel secure, confident and relaxed yourself as
this is transmitted to the client both by your attitude and through your hands.
b. Develop co-ordination between mind and body. The hands and body must move as a whole – think of your
foot position, posture, arm/hand positions, speed, pressure and rhythm. Remember that massage is a skill that
must be learned and requires constant practice to perform it well. It is very similar to learning to play a musical
instrument.
c. Develop sensory awareness, i.e. the ability to sense and visualize structures through the hands. Through the
sensory receptors in the hands you learn to identify bony points, degrees of tone or tension in muscles, and
variations found on different tissues and different clients. This ability only comes through practice and the
experience of treating a variety of different types of client, e.g. Young, old, thin, obese, well-toned, poorly toned,
tense or relaxed.
d. Learn to synchronize speed, rhythm and depth so that these remain consistent throughout the treatment.

3. Preparation of working area

Ensure that the working area affords the clients total privacy to change and receive treatment without being
overlooked by others.
a. The area may be a curtained section in a large salon, an individual walled cubicle or a small massage room.
b. The therapist should ensure there is enough space to walk around bed and work from all sides, and that there is
room for a trolley with commodities, and a stool.
c. The area should be warm, well-ventilated and draught free.
d. It should be quiet, peaceful and free from distracting noise. Soft relaxing music may be played, but check with
the client – some clients prefer to be quiet.
e. The lighting should be soft and diffuse, not directed above the client and shining into her/his face.
f. The colour scheme should be pale but warming, using pastel rather than harsh bold colours.
g. The area must be spotlessly clean and tidy.
h. Items required during the massage must be neatly arranged on the trolley shelf and protected with clean paper
tissue or a small sheet.
i. A plentiful supply of clean laundered towels and linen should be to hand.
j. Extra pillows, small support pillows or rolled towels should also be on the hand. k. Shower and toilet facilities
for the client‘s use should be accessible and regularly cleaned
l. A hand basin or sink should be available for the therapist to wash her/his hands.
m. Disposable towels or hot air dryers should be used to dry the hands. These must all be scrupulously clean.
n. A lined bin should be on hand for disposal of waste.
4. Preparation of massage couch
a. Cover the entire surface with a towelling or cotton sheet – the fitter types are best as they stay neat and tidy.
b. Next cover this with a large bath towel or cotton sheet. This must be removed and boil-washed after each
client and a clean one re-applied. Many salons and colleges use disposable paper sheets (bed roll) to save on the
laundry – these are quite acceptable, but they can tear and crumple during the massage and may interfere with
some movements.
c. Use one or two pillows for the head. Cover these with pillow slips and then a towel.
d. Fold two large towels and place them at the foot of the bed. These will be used to cover the client.
e. Place extra pillows, large and small, and a rolled towel on the trolley for use if extra support is required during
the massage.

5. Preparation of trolley or table

The following items should be laid out on the top shelf of the trolley:
a) Bottle of cologne – for cleaning the skin if the client has not taken a shower
b) A bottle of surgical spirit – to clean the feet
c) A good quality oil, lotion or cream – used as a medium for the massage
d) Talcum powder or corn starch – these powders may be used instead of oil or cream as a massage medium.
They work well for very hairy clients.
e) A bowl containing tissues and balls of cotton wool
f) a bowl for placing the client‘s jewellery is sometimes used, but it is much safer to ask the client to place
jewellery in her/his bag and place this under the couch
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR WELLNESS MASSAGE SESSION
1. Staff Appearance - All spas should have a clear policy that describes the acceptable dress code and
physical appearance for staff members. Many spas prohibit certain items of clothing, such as tank tops,
jeans, cut-off shorts, flip flops or mini-skirts. Management may also request that staff members wear
clothing that follows current fashion trends. Some spas may issue staff uniforms to eliminate issues or
institute a dress code that calls for all employees to wear the same color clothing. Female staff members
may be required to wear makeup and have their hair pulled back.
2. Telephone Procedure - All spa staff members must answer telephones in a courteous, friendly manner
3. Client Consultation - During consultations, spa employees should learn exactly what clients hope to get
out of a spa treatment. They must read the client‘s record prior to the consultation to see what previous
services have been performed
4. Service Procedures - Each service provided by the spa should have an established procedure when
administered to clients. Guidelines vary based on the specific treatment
5. Housekeeping Procedures - One of the most critical aspects of a spa‘s standard operating procedures is
their housekeeping policy. Clients will be turned off by dirty, unsanitary conditions, and the spa may face
health code violations as well. Laundry must be done on a daily basis so there is a plentiful stock of clean
towels and sheets in service areas and changing rooms. Floors should be swept throughout the day and
mopped at the close of business each night. Carpeting should be vacuumed as well. Trash must be thrown
out throughout the day, and any hazardous materials must be disposed of immediately. In addition, spa
equipment and supplies must be sanitized after use on each client.
B .Exercise: 1. Directions: Write three sentences answering each question if you have any idea on how to
perform body massage written inside the box. Use separate sheets to accomplish this task.
Have you observed/learned one
or two of your family members
What do you think is the experienced having body
most important reason massage? Did they share it to
why we need to have you? Share it to us.
body massage?

What do you expect to learn in

body massage?

Exercise: 2. Demonstrate the following activities the preparation before the actual
massage .Documentation is required in this task to send in my f b account.
A. Preparation of massage couch
B. Preparation of trolley or table
C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to Dep Ed Order No. 31, s. 2020)
True or False: Write T if the statement is correct and F if false.
_____1. Working uniform can be worn out of the salon.
_____2. Underwear and tights should be changed daily and washed in hot soapy water.
_____3. Wedding ring and small ear studs can be worn during the massage.
_____4. A daily bath or shower should be taken to maintain cleanliness of the skin, hair and nails, and to remove
stale sweat odours
_____5. Therapists must wash their hands before touching a client and after cleaning the feet prior to the
massage
_____ 6.A lined bin should be to hand for disposal of waste.
_____7. Cover the entire surface with a towelling or cotton sheet – the fitted types are best as they stay neat and
tidy. _____8. The therapist should ensure there is enough space to walk around the bed and work from all sides,
and that there is room for a trolley with commodities, and a stool.
 _____9. Talcum powder or corn starch may be used instead of oil or cream as a massage medium. They work
well for very hairy clients.
_____10.Shower and toilet facilities for the client‘s use should be accessible and regularly cleaned.

C. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies.

Draft Standard Operating Procedure using Concept Mapping. Use separate sheet of paper for you output.

References:

K to 12 Basic Education Program TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION HOME ECONOMICS Wellness Massage
LEARNER‘S MATERIAL GRADE 10

Prepared by:

ELISA G. SARABIA
PATAO NHS – BANTAYAN II

Reviewed by:

VICTOR S. UNGOD
PATAO NHS - SCHOOL HEAD

GUIDE

For the Teacher: Please advise the students to read the discussion carefully to ensure total assimilation of the
topic. In doing so, they will be able to answer the given exercises smoothly.

For the Learner: Read the self-learning home task carefully from the first part to the last part. This will help
you get a clearer understanding of the subject matter.

For the Parent/Home Tutor: Please guide your child as he/she go through with the whole self-learning home
task. Make sure that he/she handles her time properly in order to prevent any deviations of the whole learning
process.
D.Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies.

References:

K to 12 Basic Education Program TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION HOME ECONOMICS Wellness Massage
LEARNER‘S MATERIAL GRADE 10

Prepared by:

ELISA G.SARABIA
Patao National High School
Edited by:

Reviewed by:

VICTOR S.UNGOD
School Head
B. Exercises

C. Assessment/ Application/ Outputs

D. Reinforcement Activity

In an oslo paper, draw or sketch at least ten kitchen tools, materials and equipment.

E. References

K to 12 Commercial Cooking Learning module

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