Massage in

Ancient Time
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Framework
 Metal controls Wood by
cutting it
Wood controls Earth by
holding it in place with
roots
Earth controls Water by
containing and absorbing
it
Water controls Fire by
extinguishing it
Fire controls Metal by
melting it
Control Cycle balance the Creation Cycle
What is Hilot?
“Hilot” is a word from the Tagalog dialect meaning
massage-rubbing or touch with soothing strokes.
Touch is the modality (one of the main
avenues of sensation) of hilot. Initially,
one might think it is simply a massage,
but hilot is more. It is energy
manipulation.
Concept of Hilot
Man is considered healthy or “at-ease” if his faculties (mind,
emotion and body) are in harmony with the Universal Law. This
harmony sets the phase for the balance and precise combination
of the Elements of the body (earth, water, fire and air). The
unique combination of the four Elements varies according to
man's existing patterns and programs that are called genes.
Furthermore, the unique combinations are also dependent on
man's lifestyle, culture and environment. This combination has its
own individual limitations, and once limitations are violated,
imbalances happen. The imbalance is called “dis-ease.”
Hilot is relatively complex way of healing
methodology complete with philosophy,
health concept, healing concept and healing
methodologies.
Hilot, as a holistic healing modality, takes the
whole person – spirit, mind/emotion, and
body – into consideration, and sees health as
the natural consequence of the harmony
among these three faculties.
 Movement and
touch is an
appreciation of
beauty, it is also our
connection to the
environment,
cultural expression,
social contribution,
the healing quality
of water, and
nourishment both of
the body
Harmony of the Three Faculties (Mind/Emotion, Body and Spirit)
and soul.
 Massage is considered to be a Complementary Therapy.
When massage therapy is applied with the right intent, skill
and caring touch, it can bring about positive responses within
the body, mind and spirit of an individual. When these three
aspects of an individual are in harmony, the best conditions are
in place to activate the human body’s own healing forces so
that health and wellbeing prevails. Any therapy that seeks to
promote this harmony is regarded as holistic.
This holistic approach to health and wellbeing is the central
philosophy upon which massage treatments and indeed all
other complementary therapies are based.
 Hilot: Tradition and Science
(Four Elements of the Body)

Tradition Science
 Earth  Earth
• dwarves, giants • man’s flesh and bones
 Water  Water
• mermaid/man • blood and other body fluids
 Air  Air
• diwata • the air we breathe
 Fire  Fire
• tyanaks, imps • body‘s metabolism and energy
The Science Behind Hilot
Four Fundamental Forces of Nature:
 Biomechanical – (mechanical) seemingly influenced by the mind or
emotions
 Neuroelectrical
 Biochemical – hilot manipulates electrical charges of the body that
creates a biochemical reaction where it is needed
 Electromagnetic – produces electricity, magnetism, light, and affects
everything on the planet
Philosophy of
Wellness
The expression wellness is fairly new, though the
concept has been around for years. Wellness is
an active process of making choices toward a
healthy and fulfilling life. A life-style of wellness
creates a positive attitude toward self, others, and
society in general. It is a willingness to learn and
experience new ideas, and to establish a positive
approach toward an imperfect life.
Wellness Explained:
• The quality or state of being healthy in
body and mind, esp. as the result of
deliberate effort.
• An approach to healthcare that emphasizes
preventing illness and prolonging life, as
opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.
Physically

Concentrate on relaxing muscle tissue and supporting

the healing process of the body and treating any
injuries. The goal is to make sure that muscles are toned
and relaxed, tensions eased out and aches soothed.
Stimulation of the circulatory system is helping the body
to bring nourishment and oxygen to the areas which need
it. Your physical health is the base of all importance.
Mentally

A wellness massage can give you deep relaxation

and mediation, enabling you less stresses and
worries. Massaging gives you a lot of energy and a
fresh look. We must find the time to relax and walk
away from life, and a massage allows you to do
that.
Emotionally

Most importantly we care and give nourishment to

our clients. Many of us need more touching in our
lives, and a wellness massage provides that. Physical
contact and closeness gives the client a chance to get
in touch with themselves. The massage gives off
boost of enjoyment and pleasure as many clients feel
happy after a massage.
Spiritually

A wellness massage is a spiritual journey, giving

clarity and much insight. On a spiritual level it
provides energy and healing. One of the reasons
why a client connects with one therapist and not
another is due to the spiritual element and vibe in
the room.
Holistic

A wellness massage focuses on treating and

supporting all parts of the recipient. It is a
massage which looks at the person as a whole. If
one element of our being is imbalanced, then the
others will be affected negatively.
 Universal Laws
and Natural
Understanding Laws
How They Affect Your Life
Dr. Carolyn Porter
Law of Gravity

This law allows you the ability to walk

firmly on the ground and not float around
aimlessly in space.
Law of Attraction

Each universal law interplays with

another, so if one is off course, it will
throw off the next, which in turn prevents
the very desires we hope to attract from
showing up.
Law of Energy (Creation)
The Law of Creation or Energy produces Vibration
We are energetic beings who are constantly creating the
experiences in our life, thus making us creators. You probably
understand this law - what energy you put out is what you
create – that negative fear-based thoughts create negative
experiences and positive loving thoughts create positive
experiences. This is a scientific fact about energy and thus our
role as creators of what shows up in our life. Where you direct
your focus is what shows up.
Law of Vibration
In the Law of Creation/Energy, you create a thought that sends out the
energy, but it’s the feeling in the vibration that creates it into reality.

You can see it in your mind’s eye and

know exactly what you want, but you
have to feel it in your body to create it. 
It’s the seeing and experiencing that
creates the vibration.
Law of Belief

This is what you actually believe – your truth.

What you really believe inside of you, even if the
words you speak say something contrary, is what
you manifest.
Understand this: Whatever shows up for you is
what is inside of you! 
Law of Oneness

The entire universe – people, plants, animals, insects,

all of nature, angels, God, planets, stars, sun –
everything - are all composed of the same energy.
There is one universal source of energy that is in
continuous motion connecting all that is. Although
each part of the universe may look and be different, it
has the composition of energy.
Law of Acceptance
Sub-law of Oneness
When we accept, we are connected; we are one. There is no attachment
to certain beliefs or judgments, it just is.
The Law of Oneness tells us, being that we are cohesively connected to
the universal energy pool, that we are part of all that is good –
abundance, great health, wonderful relationships, peace, joy, happiness –
this is our heritage and who we really are, having been formed from
love. In essence, we actually do not have to attract anything into our life
because it is already here. All we need do is open to it by aligning to that
loving energy.  
Law of Giving Back

This must always be part of the equation if you

ever want to create the desires of your heart from a
place of prosperity consciousness. It means that
you give, expecting nothing in return, with
cheerfulness and willingness. Bless everything you
send out and it will return ten-fold – a law of the
universe.
 Wellness
Massage
Techniques
1. Relaxation/stress reduction
The most common kind of massage, relaxation
or stress reduction massage includes the
types of treatments common in resorts, spas,
private offices and client‘s homes. This
category would also include wellness
massage, or preventive health massage.
2. Sports Massage
This rapidly growing field encompasses athletic
training massage, and massage designed to help
an athlete prepare for competition and recover
from competing.
2. Medical Massage
Working by prescription, or in
a hospital, or in a physical
therapist‘s office, the medical
massage therapist works with
pathologies, pain or recovery from injury.
Medical massage can also be adapted to a non-
medical clientele, and practiced in a home setting.
4. Chiropractic Adjunct
Some practitioners operate
relatively independently from
the chiropractor, with a cross-
referral agreement. Others
by prescription of the chiropractor, working on
work
specific parts of the body that the chiropractor
designates.
5. Transformational or psychotherapeutic massage
Some massage therapists focus on
the shifts in awareness and
psychological insight that can be
brought about with massage. These
therapists often work by referral from
psychotherapists. They often
combine another form of bodywork
with massage.
6. Pampering
Probably a branch of relaxation massage,
pampering refers to the type of treatment that
might be found in some spa and hair salons.
This treatment is usually thought of as more of a
beautification treatment than a health treatment,
and might include salt glows, loofa rubs, and
light Swedish massage.
7. Chair Massage
Massage or shiatsu done with clothing
on, client seated, in any location. This
can be done as an introduction to
massage for clients who may not come
in for an office massage , or can be a
continuing form of stress-reduction
therapy when done on a regular basis, as
in the office setting.
Wellness Massage
Services and
Products
1. Acupressure
A method of maintaining health, treating disease
and alleviating pain by applying pressure or
massaging certain points on the body surface.

Fig. 1 Acupressure point area Fig. 2 Acupressure point Fig. 3 Acupressure point
of forehead, temple and nose. area of nape and back. area of shoulder.
Let’s put into practice:
Get a partner and perform the following procedure.
1.Press the point area of the forehead. (refer to Fig.1 )
2.Release.
3.Place your thumbs on point 1 and with a downward
sliding stroke, massage the forehead for 8 seconds
starting from the center point (pt.1) going to the
point area of the temples (pts. 2 and 3).
4.Repeat the procedure for 3 times
2. Reflexology Massage
Science of body manipulation where in a
positive response is affected and brings back the
body to normal by using thumb and fingers.
• Manual therapy which makes use of the reflex points of
the body found foot and hand.
• Science deals with the principle that there are reflex areas
in the foot and hand that corresponds to all the glands,
organs and other parts of the body.
3. Swedish Massage (Basic stress relief massage)
This is the most widely used form of massage
used for relaxation. Swedish affects the more
superficial layers of muscles and connective
tissue. An example of techniques used is long
strokes that stimulate circulation.
4. Deep Tissue
A Deep tissue massage releases the chronic
patterns of tension in the body. It uses slow
strokes and deep pressure with the use of
fingers, thumbs or elbows on contracted areas,
either following or going across the grain of
muscles, tendons and fascia. It can be used for
specific work or full-body.
5. Stone Massage
The addition of heated stones to a massage
brings another level of relaxation to major
muscle groups and enables the therapist to work
at a deeper level. The stones can either be
placed on the body or used as an extension of
the therapist's hands.
6. Sports Massage
For the athlete, sports massage techniques are
utilized at all stages: pre-event, post-event,
during training and to expedite rehabilitation
after injury. This involves compression and
a variety of stretching techniques.
7. Pregnancy Massage
Massage can relieve fatigue, enhance sleep and
calm an active baby. Depending upon where
you are in the pregnancy the therapist may
utilize reflexology, Swedish massage or very
light shiatsu.
Variations of Wellness Massage Programs
• Massage
• Body Treatments
• Hydrotherapy Treatment
• Aesthetic Services
• Weight Management
• Hair Care
• Manicure/Pedicure
5 s Methodology
It is important to consider safety
measures in the workplace. It is the result
of keeping the workplace cleaned-up all
the time. It is an essential factor in a
good safety program, promoting safety,
health production and morale.
Besides preventing accidents and
injuries, good housekeeping saves space,
time and materials. When a workplace is
clean, orderly, and free of obstruction,
work can get done safely and properly.
Workers feel better, think better, do
better work, and increase the quantity
and quality of work.
The 5S methodology is all about
eliminating waste, speeding up daily
tasks, and improving the quality of
the workplace. You can use the 5S
methodology to help you organize
your tasks at the end of every
working day.
1. Shitsuke (Self –Discipline)

This process involves extensive

training for workers to perform
their duties for proper practices
and policies in their workplace.
2. Seiri (Sort)
This is a process for identifying
whether certain items are needed,
and those that are not needed are
immediately discarded to use space
effectively.
3. Seiso (Sweep)
This is a process for keeping
everything in the workplace clean.
Always keep equipment in full
working order so that it can be used
at anytime.
4. Seiton (Systemize)

This is a process for sorting

tools and parts in an order that
facilitates their use.
5. Seiketsu (Standardize)
This is a process for maintaining the seiri,
seiton, and seiso conditions in an effort to
prevent every possible problem from
occurring. It is also a process for keeping
your workplace clean by classifying
everything and eliminating unnecessary
items.
 Variations of
Wellness Massage
Programs
a. Massage f. Yoga or
Meditation
b. Body Treatments g. Hair Care
c. Hydrotherapy Treatment h.
Manicures
d. Aesthetic Services i. Pedicures
e. Weight Management
Vital information
of the Client
I. Personal Details
These details will enable you to contact the
client quickly should you need to cancel or
change an appointment or for any other
reason. They will also enable you to seek
advice from his/her doctor should this be
necessary.
• Name I. Personal Details
• Address
• Date of birth
• Status
• Home and work telephone numbers
• Occupation
• Doctor‘s name, address and telephone number
• Vital signs/ BP Temperature
II. Massage Analysis
These details will again highlight contra- indications that
will indicate whether massage would be suitable for the client.
They will also provide information regarding the client‘s
previous experience of massage. Did s/he find it beneficial;
are there any preferences, likes and dislikes that should be
recorded?
• contra-indications
• has client received massage in the past?
• how long ago?
III. Other Information
This information will help you formulate the best treatment plan to
meet the needs of the client. The plan should then be fully
explained to the client; s/he must be given the opportunity to ask
questions and given full answers to allay any concerns or fears.
The long term objective, the cost and timing must be agreed and a
consent form signed by the client reasons for requesting massage
expectations from the treatment any concerns or worries
• number of sessions
• did client benefit from the massage?
• reasons for requesting massage
Client Data Report sample
Health History
II. Present Medical History
These details will indicate whether massage will be
helpful to this client and will influence the type of
massage to be given, e.g. if the client is stressed then a
relaxing massage will be the choice. If there is pain and
stiffness then the massage will be adapted to meet these
needs.
• medication
• general health
• current treatments
• identification of stress: work, home or other sources
 Contra-
Indications
Massage must always be given to bring about
improvement, either of specific conditions, or
the general well-being of each client. Clients
should always feel that the treatment is
beneficial and helping them to achieve their
desired results. Massage should never be
given if there is any risk of harming the client
or making any condition worse.
1. Cardio-vascular problem
Massage is thought to increase blood
flow, which is desirable in many
conditions, but can be dangerous in
others.
2. Lymphatic drainage
The lymphatic system removes excess fluid from
all over the body, returning it into the
bloodstream. Because massage increases
lymphatic flow, the rate in which these toxic
substances are carried and spread around the
body is increased. Be particularly aware if the
client has swollen or painful lymph glands; do
not massage, and seek medical advice.
3. Skin contact and friction
As the hands move over the client‘s skin,
any bacterial, viral or fungal infections can
be spread over the skin to a non-infected
area or onto the therapist‘s hands. Infections
may be transmitted from client to therapist
or from therapist to client in this way.
4. The healing process
Any injury or damage to the tissues or
fractures of bones must be allowed to heal
completely before massage is given to the
area. If massage is given before healing is
complete, there is a danger of further
damage to the tissues and delaying the
healing process.
5. Pins and plates
If massage is performed over an area where
pins and plates have been inserted to stabilise
bones and joints, there is a danger of their
becoming loose, and also, through the
pressure of massage over any protruding
parts, there is a danger of damaging the
surrounding soft tissues.
6. Allergic reactions
The oil or cream etc. used as the massage
medium may cause an allergic reaction in
some clients. This will produce an excessive
erythema: the area becoming very red and
hot or a rash may appear. Remove the
medium immediately and wash in warm
water.
7. Fragile skin
There is always a danger of breaking down
fragile, thin skin, causing open wounds.
Particular care must be taken with diabetics
and anyone on steroid treatments as the skin
may be fragile and healing may be slow.
Plenty of lubrication and light pressure only
must be used.
8. Infections
It is common sense to avoid touching
anything infectious such as athlete’s foot,
eczema and also to treat someone if they
have a contagious disease such as
chicken fox.
9. Inflammation
Deep massage worsens any type of inflammation,
whether an inflamed injury, irritable bowels, or an
inflamed arthritic joint,. Indications of inflammation
include heat, pain or discomfort, swelling, and redness.
Light, gentle stroking, however, may offer some relief
and comfort. Threat undiagnosed inflammation under the
skin (any unusual lump or bump) with caution, It may
indicate a cyst that might burst or, more worryingly, a
cancerous growth.
10. Cancer
One school of thought postulates that
massage can spread cancer through the
lymphatic system. While this remains
unproven and there is much evidence to
dispute the theory, it is a good idea to obtain
permission from a doctor before massaging
people with cancer.
11. Pregnancy and full stomach
During the first three months of pregnancy, do not
massage with any pressure on the abdomen and lower
back, this is the most common time period for
miscarriage, and massage can stimulate contractions.
During the two or three days of menstruation,
massage on the abdomen and lower back may make
bleeding heavier, check your partners preference before
giving a massage. Avoid massaging if someone has just
eaten, as the massage could make them feel
nauseated.
How to Create
Inter/Intra
Personal
Relationship
Information Gathering is important for the following
reasons to establish inter/intra personal relationship:
• Establishes a rapport with the client and put
her/him at ease
• Develops mutual trust and gain the client‘s
confidence
• to gain information on the client‘s past and present
state of mental and physical health
• to identify the client‘s needs and expectations of
the treatment
Information Gathering is important for the following
reasons to establish inter/intra personal relationship:
• to establish the most appropriate form of
treatment and to discuss and agree this with
the client
• to explain the treatment fully to the client,
including the procedure, expected effects,
• to answer queries and questions related to the
treatment and to allay doubts and fears.
Client Need’s Assessment
Clients will come on a massage spa depending on
their needs. Some of their reasons are the following:
• Health
• Fitness
• Anti-aging
• Increased energy
• Stress reduction