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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

TLE 7 WELLNESS MASSGE (Q3_W1)

Explain the philosophy and science of wellness massage

I. Introduction
For therapists, it is necessary to understand the past of every
massage technique provided to clients. History is a way of recognizing what
we do now more efficiently. Clients have increasingly rising perceptions of
what they receive from their therapist in a massage session.

These learning activity sheets will help you determine the history of
Wellness Massage.

II. Learning Competency

Explain the philosophy and science of Wellness Massage

III. Objectives
After going through these learning activity sheets, you are expected to:
1. explain the history of wellness massage;
2. determine the beliefs of ancient people about massage;
3. appreciate the contributions of ancient people in wellness massage.
IV.Discussions
Wellness massage - it is a business service sold to a customer who pays for
the service himself.

Wellness - the condition of being in good health, especially as an actively

sought objective.

Spa - -a commercial institution that provides health and beauty care by

means of steam baths, fitness equipment and massage facilities.

History and Development of Massage

Massage in Ancient Times

Evidence of Massage:

 Found in the cave paintings of ancient cave dwellers

 Paintings show people massaging each other
 Various atrifacts contain traces of fats and oils mixed with herbs

These suggest that lubricants, possibly for healing, calming or beautifying

purposes, may have been used.

4 branches of massage history

 For personal grooming and rejuvenation

 For sports and fitness
 For health care
 For natural healing

The Chinese practiced massage to treat illnesses and boost general health
as early as 3000BC.

THE CONG FAU OF TAO-TSE-a book containing lists of exercises and

massages used to enhance general well-being and fitness.

The Chinese found that pressure techniques were very effective on specific
points and they developed special techniques called amma.

TSUBO (shiatsu)
– pressure technique used by Japanese on specific points
-blind people were given the chance to have an occupation through massage

AYUR-VEDA (The Art of Life) – sacred book which was written around
1800 BC, describes how shampooing and rubbing were used to reduce
fatigue and promote well-being and cleanliness.

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EGYPTIANS AND PERSIANS
- used massage for cosmetic as well as therapeutic effects. They mixed
fats, oils herbs and resins for care of skin and beautifying the body and face.
Pots and jars containing these creams have been found in Egyptian tombs.

MASSAGE IN CLASSICAL GREECE AND ROME (500BC)

Greeks believed in the cultivation of a healthy mind and body (holistic

approach)
MASSAGE (sports and performers)
BEFORE EVENTS – to improve performance
AFTER EVENTS – to relieve fatigue and aid recovery
MASSAGE (gladiators and soldiers)
BEFORE BATTLE – to give vigour and promote fitness and health
AFTER BATTLE – to aid recovery, healing and relaxation

Herodicus - used massage with

oils and herbs and considered the
foundation of sports medicine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodicus
Hippocrates - the father of
medicine, pupil of Herodicus.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocrates

Romans followed similar routines to the Greeks (bathing, massage, exercise)

for health and social relaxation.

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THE DARK AGES TO THE RENAISSANCE (500 AD – 1400 AD)

Ambroise Pare (1570-90)

- French surgeon, promoted and
developed the use of massage
- became personal physician to four
French kings
- graded massage into gentle,
medium or vigorous (soothing or
relaxing, general and stimulating)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambroise_Par%C3%A9

THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

PER HENRIK LING (1776-1839)

- Swedish physiologist,
developed a system of
passive and active exercise
known as ‘Swedish Remedial
Gymnastics’

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pehr_Henrik_Ling
DR. JOHANN MEZGNER (1839-
1909)
- The Dutch physician invented
massage for recovery and
successfully used it to treat several
diseases and disorders.

https://www.amcollege.edu/blog/dutch-origins-of-
swedish-massage-amc-miami
JOHN ROSVENOR (1742-1823)
- surgeon, used massage to treat
joints and recommended massage
for the treatment of rheumatism,
gout and stiffness of joints.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Grosvenor

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TWENTIETH-CENTURY DEVELOPMENTS
Many more therapists were trained
Royal Charters were granted
@Institute of Massage and Remedial Exercise
@Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics
@Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

1966 – explored the possibility of establishing a course in beauty therapy to

include massage
1968 – the first full-time course was offered in colleges for further education

Courses are now validated by the Health and Beauty Training Board and
therapists must meet the criteria of National Council of Vocational
Qualification.

Guide Question:
1. What is the importance of knowing the History of Wellness Massage?

V. Activity#1:
WORD HUNT: Copy the activity on a separate sheet of paper. Mark the
words listed in the word pool. Words appear straight across, up and down,
and diagonally.

AMMA PERHENRIKLING

HERODICUS SHIATSU

AMBROISE PARE GREEK

ROSVENOR VOCATION

DR JOHANN MEZGNER HIPPOCRATES

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H S D T F G W X Q R N A D
E R R O S V E N O R M M C
R Q J U E H V Y P S L B B
O P O V H I U Z O T K R A
D O H W I J A A N U J O Z
I N A X P K M B M V I I Y
C M N Y P L M C L W H S X
U L N V O C A T I O N E W
S K M Z C M T D K X G P V
A J E G R E E K S Y F A U
B I Z A A N S E J Z E R T
C H G B T O R F I A D E S
D G N C E P Q G H B C O R
E F E D S H I A T S U P Q
P E R H E N R I K L I N G

VI. Assessment
Direction: Matching Type: Match Column A to Column B.

_____1. A business service sold to a customer who pays A. Wellness massage

for the service himself.

_____2. He’s the Dutch physician invented massage for B. Dr. Johann Mezgner
recovery and successfully used it to treat several
diseases and disorders.
C. Tsubo
_____3. A pressure technique used by Japanese on
specific points
D. Herodicus
_____4. Used massage with oils and herbs and
considered the foundation of sports medicine.
E. John Rosvenor
_____5.Used massages to treat joints and recommended
massage for the treatment of rheumatism, gout
and stiffness of joints. F. Ayur Veda

_____6. A sacred book which was written around 1800

BC, describes how shampooing and rubbing were G. Hippocrates
used to reduce

_____7. He is the father of medicine, pupil of Herodicus. H. Ambroise Pare

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_____8. French surgeon, promoted and developed the use
of massage I. Per henrikling

_____9. Swedish physiologist, developed a system of

passive and active exercise J. Amma

_____10. A pressure techniques were very effective on

specific points and they developed special
techniques called

VI.Reflections
Direction: Answer briefly.
1. Why is it important to know and learn the contribution of ancient people
in Wellness Massage?
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VII. References
K to 12 Basic Education Program TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD
EDUCATION HOME ECONOMICS Wellness Massage Learners Material
Grade 10
https://florida-academy.edu/history-of-massage
https://www.amcollege.edu/blog/dutch-origins-of-swedish-massage-amc-
miami
https://wellnesseducationblog.wordpress.com/history-and-development-of-
massage/
GOOGLE IMAGES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodicus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocrates
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambroise_Par%C3%A9
https://www.amcollege.edu/blog/dutch-origins-of-swedish-massage-amc-miami
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pehr_Henrik_Ling
https://www.amcollege.edu/blog/dutch-origins-of-swedish-massage-amc-miami
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Grosvenor

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VIII. Answer Key

Activity 1 Assessment

I 10.
C 9.
B 8.
F 7.
J 6.
A 5.
G 4.
E 3.
D 2.
H 1.

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IX. Development Team
Development Team of the Learning Activity Sheets
Writer: DIANNE A. CALMA
Editor: ANNA I. RAMOS
Reviewer:
Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Management Team:
Leandro C. Canlas, PhD, CESE
Elizabeth O. Latorilla, PhD
Sonny N. De Guzman, EdD
Elizabeth C. Miguel, EdD

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