Appendix 1: Presentation planning template

Title of presentation:

Benefits of Massage

Audience profile:

Students
Aged 18 and over
Diverse cultural backgrounds

Desired outcome and purpose of the presentation:

Purpose: inform/ persuade the audience of the benefits of massage

Outcome: Audience understand benefits of massage and are motivated to get a massage
on a regular basis
 Presentation strategies to suit audience needs and purpose:
(Room layout, opportunities for engagement)

Room layout: Horseshoe is preferred as it would be easiest to move about without being
behind as audience member’s back however, can work with any type od room layout.
Will be using a power-point presentation so cabaret is not preferred.

Opportunities for engagement: Can engage audience by asking if anyone has had a
massage recently, how often they get a massage could also be useful early on. Asking for
verbal response will depend on distance to audience- if close then verbal is fine, if not
close (and therefore may have problems hearing them), then best no ensure question
aimed at the audience are limited to a show of hands response

Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements:

 Consumer and competition Act 2010 – avoid marking unsubstantiated claims is

:massage is guaranteed to fix problems, massage always works, or massage will cure
ailments.

 Occupational health and safety- presentation area is to be checked for hazards and
safety issues prior to the presentation – risk assement may be necessary.

 Discrimination legislation – ensure the area is inclusive of all persons and that the
presentation does not target or discriminate against any person or group of people

Evaluation techniques:
 self –evaluation

 Feedback questionnaires distributed to audience ( for collection at end of

presentation)

Time Content Resources

Introduction
Start Power-point slides
(0:00) Speaker notes
It is easy to take your health for granted
but it is likely your most important asset.
Feedback questionnaires for
audience
The presentation will help you make the
most of your life by explaining how
massage ca help you

Massage can help you by: Person responsible: C. Lukami

 Reducing muscle tension,

 Improving circulation
 Increasing joint mobility and flexibility,
and
 Reducing stress.
Body – point 1
! Massage provides many benefits. The
2
main ones are :
Minute
(0:02)
Ruduce muscle tension Person responsible: C. Lukami

→ point 2
4 Body – point 2
minute
s
Improved circulation
(0:04)

→ point 3 Person responsible: C. Lukami

 6 Body – point 3
minute
s Increased joint mobility and flexibility
(0:06)
→ point 4
Person responsible: C. Lukami

8 Body – point 4
minute
s Decreased stress
(0:08)

Person responsible: C. Lukami

10 Conclusion/Summary/Call to action
minute ?
s
Massage provides many benefits. The
(0:10)
main ones having a direct effect on your
Feedback questionnaires to be
daily life:
collected
 Reduced muscle tension,
 Improved circulation,
Person responsible: C. Lukami
 Increase circulation,
 Reduced stress.

Naturally, you should consider how a

regular massage will improve your life.

Key (Use the following symbols as prompts for certain actions.)

! emphasise  link to  graphic #1  check
time
 link back to  call for questions  ask for comments

Presentation Notes
Slide 1
Title page only
Slide 2
The purpose of this presentation is to outline the main benefit of massage and why regular massage
can assist in improving your life.

Slide 3
Graphic 1 - customer receiving on aromatherapy massage
It is easy to take your health for granted but it is likely your most important asset.
This presentation will help you make the most of your life by explaining how massage can help you.

Slide 4

Massage can help you by:

Reducing muscle tension,
Improving circulation.
Increasing joint mobility and flexibility, and Reducing stress.

Slide 5
Tension in muscles often leads to stiffness, aches and an overall feeling of being tired. Massage
loosens muscle and reduces stiffness and aches. Massage can help reduce muscle tension by reducing
the pressure on joints
Slide 6

Build-up of lactic acid in muscles can prevent the movement of blood. Massage helps circulation by
pushes blood through areas congested by lactic acid. The squeezing and pulling actions of massage
flushes lactic acid from muscles and helps improve circulation.

Slide 7

Stiff muscles can lead to reduced blood flow to the soft tissues and therefore restrict movement.
Massage reduces swelling and help lower the associated pain.

Massage works on muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints, and can improve your
flexibility and range of motion, keeping your joints more fluid and making them less injury prone.
Massage stimulates the production of the body’s natural lubricants to help maximize joint and muscle
flexibility.

Slide 8

Massage relaxes the body and helps promote a sense of clam and in doing so help reduce stress

High levels of cortisol in the body can lead to weight gain, lowering of the immune system and stress
on the cardiovascular

Massage helps lower blood pressure and heart rate which leads to feeling of relaxation and clam.

Slide 9

In summary, Massage can result in:

Reduced Muscle tension,
Improved circulation,
Increased joint mobility and flexibility, and
Reduced stress.

Slide 10

In conclusion, I believe it is quite clear that massage has many benefits which will assist in every life.
Regular massage can have a profound effect on how you feel and act. and when you go you are more
likely to be better prepared to face challenges and make the most out of your opportunities.

Slide 11

Graphic 2 – customer receiving a back shoulders massage

I am happy to answer any question anyone may have. If anyone has any comments they would to
make, please feel free to do so. Especially if you have any massage experience you would share .

Slide 12
May I ask every one to please complete and return the feedback questionnaires for prepare

Presentation Brief
Topic: benefits of massage
Presenter: Miss Chiratchaya Lukmai
Time length: 10-15 minutes (including time for questions and comments)
Resources required:
 Computer + projector for displaying power-point presentation to audience
 Feedback question notes
 Presentation notes
 Presentation power-point file

Sequence of events:
 Feedback questionnaires to be distributed prior to the start of the presentation.
 Presenter will make presentation with the aid of a power-point presentation.
 Presentation notes are included in hardcopy and also electronically within the power-point file
 Presenter will ask audience for questions and comments at the end.
 Feedback questionnaires to be collected following the question and comments.

Your Name (optional)

Presentation Title
Candidate’s Name
Presentation Date
/Time
1 = strongly disagree 2= disagree 3 = unsure 4 = agree 5 = strongly
SCALE
agree
Presentation 1 2 3 4 5
Matter:
An overview was given
The content was organised logically
 The main points were backed up with evidence
The presenter understood the content
I was able to follow all the points made
Manner:
The presenter:

● was well-groomed

● spoke clearly

● stood and moved with purpose

● used vocal techniques to create interest

● engaged the audience through eye contact

● developed rapport with the audience

Method:
The layout of the room assisted delivery
Presentation aids supported the content
The delivery method held my attention
Visual material was well constructed and added to the presentation
The presenter handled Q&A session effectively
The presenter finished on time

Aspects of the presentation that were effective included:

Aspects that were not effective included:

 To improve the effectiveness of future presentations the presenter could:

Other comments:

Mind map

Reduce muscle Reduce muscle

Reduce muscle
stiffness aches
tiredness/sense of
fatigue

Reduce muscle
tension

Improve circulation
Improve joint mobility/

Reduce lactic Acid Massage flexibility

 Lower Reduce stress Reduce swelling
Improve blood
blood flow pressur
e
Reduce levels of stress Reduce pain
mormones:

Adrenalin
Loosen stiff
Calming Relaxing
Cortisol muscles

Norepinephrine