Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center, Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas Street, Ermita, Manila

Recognize the PAST to

Understand the PRESENT

Quarter 1 Week 1 Module 1

Most Essential Learning Competency:
Explain basic concepts in Wellness Massage

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 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE?

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that
will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions
below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every

page of this module.

2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing

enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.

3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.

4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer

keycard. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have
learned.

5. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the
concepts to be mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what
learnings and skills did you understand from the previous
lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a
partner.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and
applications of the lessons.
• Check your Understanding- It will verify how you learned from
the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module.

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 LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS MASSAGE

EXPECTATIONS
You will explore the basic concepts in Wellness Massage as well as
the opportunities it may offer after completing the required competencies
of this subject. Specifically, this module will help you to:

 define Wellness Massage;

 differentiate Wellness Massage from Medical Massage;
 appreciate the value of the career opportunities in Wellness
Massage and each profession/job in the society;
 create a summary of the lesson using visual diagram.
Let us start now you’re learning as you explore more on the basic
concepts in Wellness Massage. I am certain that you are eager to take
the Pre-test. Enjoy and have fun! 😊😊

PRE-TEST
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Direction: Analyze the following questions and write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided.

________1. “Masser” is a French word which means ___________________.

A. to manipulate B. to massage C. to reflect D. to relax
________2. It is the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind.
A. exercise B. massage C. relax D. wellness
________3. It is the manipulation of tissues with the hand or an instrument for
relaxation or therapeutic purposes.
A. exercise B. massage C. relax D. wellness
________4. Karen has the knowledge and skills in Wellness Massage as well as in
entrepreneurship. She wants to put up her own spa. She is most likely
a/an ____________.
A. Entrepreneur B. Director C. Manager D. Supervisor
________5. The focus of wellness massage is _______________.
A. client satisfaction B. functional outcomes
C. medical necessity D. scientific, problem-solving
________6. If the dominant paradigm of medical massage is scientific, in wellness
massage it is ____________.
A. client satisfaction B. intuitive, nurturing
C. health care system D. medical necessity
________7. It is medical care delivered to a patient under the direction of a
prescribing health care provider.
A. Eastern Massage B. Medical Massage
C. Wellness Massage D. Western Massage
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________8. Via needs massage as prescribed by her doctor to improve the
functionality of her body especially her muscles and joints. Via will be
needing a ____________ massage.
A. Chair Massage B. Medical Massage
C. Pampering Massage D. Wellness Massage
________9. Which among the statements is NOT true about Wellness Massage?
A. It is a holistic treatment
B. It is only for medical treatment
C. It focuses not only on physical aspect
D. It can give total relaxation
________10. The following statements are TRUE about the role of a massage
therapist except _______________.
A. document client’s condition & progress
B. manipulate muscles or tissues of the body
C. prescribe medicine to clients
D. provide clients with guidance on overall relaxation
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Good Job! You finished answering the Pre-test. You can compare your
answers to the given Answer Key at the end of this module. Keep going and
enjoy learning!

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

“CONCEPT MAP” (Collaboration and Communication)
Direction: Collaborate with your loved ones in doing this activity. Write the word or
phrase that comes into your mind when you see or hear the word “Wellness
Massage”. Then, make your own definition of Wellness Massage using the words or
phrases in your concept map.

MY OWN DEFINITION:
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
WELLNESS ___________________________
MASSAGE
___________________________
__________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION

For you to understand further why we need to study Wellness Massage, let’s
take a look first on its definition, its difference from Medical Massage as well as the
career opportunities it may bring to you and to the society.
When we say Wellness, it means the quality or state of being healthy in
body and mind especially as the result of deliberate effort (Poulsen 2010 & Merriam
Webster Dictionary). While Massage is the manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing,
kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic
practice of manipulating the muscles and limbs to ease tension and reduce pains
(Merriam Webster Dictionary & medicinenet.com) and has its roots in Greek (means
“to knead”), in Arabic (mass or mass’h means “to press gently”) and French (masser
means “to massage”).
Therefore, Wellness Massage is a holistic approach that deals not only by
pampering or by treating any physical injuries or medical problems but also
focused on mental, spiritual and emotional aspect of the client. (Poulsen, 2010).
But how can we differentiate Wellness massage from the one offered by
physical therapist and other medical healthcare? Well, according to Swanson (2020),
there are a lot of differences between Wellness Massage and Medical Massage. In
Medical Massage, the care is delivered to a patient under the direction of a
prescribing health care provider while in Wellness Massage, the consumer service is
delivered to a client who pays for the service themselves.
The table below shows the difference based on the given criteria.
MEDICAL MASSAGE WELLNESS MASSAGE
Commercial Context Health Care System Personal Service Industry
Customer Relationship Patient Client
Scientific, problem-
Dominant Paradigm Intuitive, Nurturing
solving
Reason for Treatment Medical necessity Client Request
Focus Functional Outcomes Client Satisfaction
Maximum medical When Client’s needs are
Termination Care
improvement (usually) met or change

In terms of career opportunities, according to the Department of Labor and

Employment, therapist who has completed formal training programs and have
passed the licensure exam are likely to have a very good job opportunity.
Nowadays, the interest of people in alternative medicine and holistic healing
gives opportunities for those skilled in massage therapy.
The following are the possible career opportunities under Wellness Massage:

1. Employed Massage Therapist – after having all the knowledge and skills
in Wellness Massage and completing all the necessary requirements,
one can work as a Massage therapist in spa and other
establishments catering to health and wellness.

2. Self-Employed Massage Therapist – a highly experienced massage

therapist with a large client base may have higher earnings since
they can command higher fees from their clients

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 3. Supervisory or Managerial Position – a Massage therapist working in spa
establishment can be promoted after he/she demonstrated the skill
and competency requirements of the position
4. Entrepreneur – a massage therapist with entrepreneurial skills can also
put up his/her own massage business and has the chance to earn
bigger income.

A massage therapist treats clients by using touch to manipulate the soft-

tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help rehabilitate
injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the
general wellness of clients.

Massage therapists typically do the following:

• Talk with clients about symptoms, medical history, and desired results
• Evaluate clients to locate painful or tense areas of the body
• Manipulate muscles or other soft tissues of the body
• Provide clients with guidance on stretching, strengthening, overall
relaxation, and how to improve their posture
• Document client’s condition and progress

For additional Information, you can visit the link/s below:

• Definition of WM:
http://blog.starkeys.com/2010/07/what-is-wellness-massage.html
• Difference Between Medical and Wellness Massage:
https://www.larryswanson.com/articles/medical-massage-vs-
wellness-massage/
• Career Opportunities:
http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/cg/92-massage-therapist

After you have learned the concepts on Wellness Massage, let’s

now enhance your understanding by doing the next activity.

ACTIVITY

Activity 1: “Mind Map” (Creativity & Collaboration)

Direction: A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information. You can
creatively design your own mind map that contains a brief and well-explained
summary of the basic concepts that you have learned about Wellness Massage. You
can ask a family member to assist you in conceptualizing and designing your mind
map. Put your output in a short bond paper.

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 REMEMBER

Knowing the basic concepts of Wellness Massage as well as

the career opportunities it may offer to us and to the society will
helps us improve our knowledge and will boosts our enthusiasm in
learning and understanding more the essence of Wellness Massage.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Direction: Put a check ( ) in the box if the statement is true, otherwise,

change the underlined word to make the statement correct.

A massage therapist with

entrepreneurial skills can Massage it is the quality or
also put up his/her own state of being healthy in body
massage business and mind.

1. 2.

Wellness Massage is medical Holistic treatment means

care delivered to focusing on treating and
a patient under the direction supporting all aspects of the
of a prescribing health care recipient.

3. 4.

A massage therapist treats

clients by using touch to
manipulate the soft-tissues of
the body.

5.

Compare your answers to the given Answer Key at the end of this module.
Did you get it all correctly? Great! You are now ready to take the post-test.
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 POST-TEST
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Clker.com

Direction: Analyze the following questions and write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.
________1. “Masser” is a French word which means ___________________.
A. to manipulate B. to massage C. to reflect D. to relax
________2. It is the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind.
A. exercise B. massage C. relax D. wellness
________3. It is the manipulation of tissues with the hand or an instrument for
relaxation or therapeutic purposes.
A. exercise B. massage C. relax D. wellness
________4. Karen has the knowledge and skills in Wellness Massage as well as in
entrepreneurship. She wants to put up her own spa. She is most likely
a/an ____________.
A. Entrepreneur B. Director C. Manager D. Supervisor
________5. The focus of wellness massage is _______________.
A. client satisfaction B. functional outcomes
C. medical necessity D. scientific, problem-solving
________6. If the dominant paradigm of medical massage is scientific, in wellness
massage it is ____________.
A. client satisfaction B. intuitive, nurturing
C. medical necessity D. health care system
________7. It is medical care delivered to a patient under the direction of a
prescribing health care provider.
A. Eastern Massage B. Medical Massage
C. Wellness Massage D. Western Massage
________8. Via needs massage as prescribed by her doctor to improve the
functionality of her body especially her muscles and joints. Via will be
needing a ____________ massage.
A. Chair Massage B. Medical Massage
B. Pampering Massage D. Wellness Massage
________9. Which among the statements is NOT true about Wellness Massage?
A. It is a holistic treatment B. It is only for medical treatment
C. It is more clients’ physical aspect D. It can give total relaxation
________10. The following statements are TRUE about the role of a massage
therapist except _______________.
A. document client’s condition & progress
B. manipulate muscles or tissues of the body
C. prescribe medicine to clients
D. provide clients with guidance on overall relaxation
Compare your answers to the given Answer Key at the end of this
module. Do you have any difficulty? If yes, go back to the lesson, if your
answer is NO, Congratulations! Keep it Up! 😊😊

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Name: ______________________________________ School: __________________________
Gr. & Sec.: _________________________________ Teacher: _________________________

KNOW THE FUNDAMENTALS: RECOGNIZE THE PAST TO

UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT
REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET NO. 1

Direction: After reading the lesson, let’s try now to have a quick recap by
answering the given guide questions as honest as possible.

Guide Question/s:

1. What is Wellness Massage?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. How would you differentiate Wellness Massage from Medical Massage in
terms of the following criteria?
• Customer relationship
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
• Reason for treatment
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
• Focus
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. Why is it necessary to determine the different career opportunities in
Wellness Massage?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. If you will have to choose among the given career opportunities of
Wellness massage, what would it be and why?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

STOP,
READ &
Always remember that every job/profession, no matter how
REFLECT
big or small, plays a significant role in the society.

Be grateful and appreciate each and every one’s role,

especially all the front liners who are now risking their lives
just to serve the society amidst this COVID-19 Pandemic.

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 LESSON 2 – HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT OF
WELLNESS MASSAGE

EXPECTATIONS

You will discover and trace the roots of Wellness Massage as well as
how it has developed since time immemorial. Specifically, this module will
help you to:
 identify the history and development of Wellness Massage;
 distinguish the proponents and their contributions in the history and
development of Wellness Massage;
 value the essence of knowing how Wellness Massage has started and
progressed through the years.

This part of the lesson will give you an opportunity to dig deep
the earlier ways of doing Wellness Massage and relates it to the present
condition and developments. I know, you are very much excited to start
but let’s take first the Pre-test to see your initial understanding of the
lesson. Enjoy! 😊😊

PRE-TEST
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Direction: Analyze the following questions and write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.
________1. Acupuncture is done by using needles and one of the techniques used
today in making the body feel better. Who was the proponent this
technique?
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
________2. They are the ones who introduced shiatsu massage.
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
________3. They are the ones who introduced Ayurveda or “The art of Life”.
A. Chinese B. Hindus C. Japanese D. Greeks
________4. They used massage as part of cosmetology.
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
________5. They used Massage in Sports, athletic competitions, etc.
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
________6. Nowadays, the therapist asks the clients whether to give gentle, medium
or hard massage. Who was the proponent of this graded massage?
A. Ambroise Paré C. Johann Mezgner
B. John Grosvenor D. Per Henrick Ling
________7. Some of the establishments today offers steam baths and water spas.
These developments are originated from whom?
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Romans
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________8. He used massage to treat joints (rheumatism, gout and stiffness of
joints)
A. Ambroise Paré C. Johann Mezgner
B. John Grosvenor D. Per Henrick Ling
_______9. Why is it Greeks give massage to the soldiers before and after war?
A. cleansing & exercising B. pampering and socializing
C. relaxing and giving pleasure D. promoting fitness and recovery
_______10. Which among the statements is NOT TRUE about the history and
development of Wellness Massage?
A. Herodicus used massage with oils and herbs to treat medical
conditions and diseases
B. Hippocrates concluded that it was more beneficial to apply
pressure in a downward direction
C. Little is known about massage during Dark Ages
D. Johann Mezgner used massage for rehabilitation
Good Job! You finished answering the Pre-test. You can compare your
answers to the given Answer Key at the end of this module. Keep going and
enjoy learning!

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

“WORD HUNT” (Communication)

Direction: Find and circle all the proponents and contributions in the history and
development of Wellness Massage. The names are hidden in the grid may be in
horizontal, vertical, diagonal and backwards.
V O N C I T U E P A R E H T B A J E P
I C B H A Z M Y Z B T S B X T C O D A
C K C H A L N X B A E S Z D A D H C B
T A D D L I Z W T T E I Z E C E A B C
P E R H E N R I C K L I N G Z F N P D
O J E N F B L V V S K H E N D D N O E
R O F E L I Q U Q G K N F B I B M O F
I E G I B E G A S S A M H S I D E W S
A M H A Z M O R W C D N E I B C Z H G
A E H A L N N S A D E R L I B D G L H
N E I J K L M T D E Q B D D J E N P I
R L I Z E L A A B L G T S R P L E N J
J O H N G R O S V E N O R S O O R M K

PER HENRICK LING SWEDISH MASSAGE

JOHANN MEZGNER THERAPEUTIC
JOHN GROSVENOR REHABILITATE

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION

It is indeed good to trace back the beginning of massage, the people behind it and
their significant contributions that lead to the development of Wellness Massage.
Even during the old times, massage has already been practiced by ancient people.
Evidence of massage was found in the cave paintings of ancient cave dwellers and
artifacts that contain traces of fats and oils mixed with herbs and indicates that it
has been used for healing, soothing or beautifying purposes.

Chinese @ early as 3000 BC

• practiced massage to cure ailments and improve general health
• Cong Fau of Tao- Tse – contains list of exercises and massage used to
improve general health well-being
• Amma – special techniques used to put pressure on a specific point that leads
to the development of acupressure and acupuncture.
Japanese
• The massage techniques of Chinese spread to Japan, where they further
developed
• Tsubo – pressure techniques on specific points similar to Chinese; it has
recently regained recognition and popularity and is now known as shiatsu
Hindus
• They practiced massage as part of their hygiene routine
• Ayur-Veda (the Art of Life) – a book written around 1800 BC
- describes how shampooing and rubbing were used to reduce
fatigue and promote well-being and cleanliness

Egyptians and Persians

• Used massage for cosmetic and for therapeutic effects
• They mixed fats, oils, herbs and resins for care of the skin and beautifying the
body and face
• Pots and jars containing creams have been found in Egyptian tombs
• Cleopatra is said to have bathed in milk and then to have been massaged with
aromatic oils and creams by her handmaidens

The practice of massage spread from the east into Europe, where it was
well established by 500 BC.
Greeks

• They believed in the cultivation of a healthy mind and body – similar holistic
approach practiced by many people today
• Rituals of bathing, massage, exercise or dancing were practiced by men and
women

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 • They encouraged the pursuit of physical fitness and organized regular
sporting, gymnastic and athletic competitions.
• Massage was used before events to improve performance and after events to
relieve fatigue and aid recovery.
• Gladiators and soldiers were massaged before battle to give vigor and promote
fitness and health, and afterwards to aid recovery, healing and relaxation.
• Homer wrote in the poem The Odyssey of Greek soldiers being rubbed with
oils and anointed by beautiful women to aid their recovery and regain strength
on return from battle.
• Herodicus – Greek physician who used massage with oils and herbs to treat
medical conditions and diseases
• Hippocrates - the father of medicine, was a pupil of
Herodicus. He began to study the effects of massage on
his patients. He concluded and recorded that “hard
rubbing binds, soft rubbing loosens, much rubbing
causes parts to waste but moderate rubbing makes them
grow”
- He also concluded that it was more beneficial to apply pressure in an
upward direction, i.e. towards the heart, as we practice today.
Romans
• They followed similar routines to the Greeks.
• They practiced bathing, exercise and massage for health and social relaxation.
• Large private and public baths were built. These included water baths and
steam rooms, gymnasium and massage areas.
• The baths were maintained at different temperatures and progress was made
from cold to hot baths.
• Wealthy Romans would use these daily for cleansing, exercising, relaxing and
socializing.
• Servants were always in attendance, with oils and creams to massage their
masters when required.
• The Romans built similar baths in the countries that were conquered by their
armies.
• Massage techniques recorded from those times include manipulations known
as squeezing, pinching or pummeling. They relate to the petrissage and
percussion movements used today.

B. The Dark Ages to the Renaissance

• Little is known about massage or health and beauty practices throughout

the Dark and Middle Ages, i.e. from the decline of the Roman Empire around
500 A.D. until the Middle Ages around 1400 AD.

• Few records remain from those days of wars, strict religions, superstition and
persecution. Little value was placed on education, the arts, physical health
and fitness.

• Following this period came the Renaissance (rebirth) in 1450 AD. Interest in
the arts and sciences flourished and there was renewed interest in health

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 practices. Once again, we see massage advocated and practiced for
therapeutic purposes.

• Ambroise Paré (1517–90) – in the 16th century, French surgeon promoted

and developed the use of massage. He was the personal physician to four
French kings. He is reputed to have successfully treated Mary Queen of Scots
with massage.

- He graded massage into gentle, medium and

vigorous. We use similar categories today, namely
soothing or relaxing, general, and stimulating.

- Many other physicians copied his methods and massage

was established medically.

C. The Development of Modern Massage Techniques

• Per Henrik Ling (1776–1839) – he is a Swedish physiologist

and he developed a system of passive and active exercises known
as ‘Swedish Remedial Gymnastics ‘and also a system of
massage movements. He used the terms effleurage, petrissage,
vibration, friction, rolling and slapping. Most of these terms are
still used today, but some changes and modifications have been
made in the groupings and names of manipulations.

• Dr Johann Mezgner (1839–1909) - a Dutch physician,

developed massage for use in rehabilitation and used
it successfully to treat many diseases and disorders.
He adapted massage techniques in the light of his
knowledge of anatomy and physiology. His theories,
based on sound scientific principles, became accepted
as medical practice and gained him many followers,
particularly in Germany and America.

• The works of Ling and Mezgner established massage as an effective

therapeutic treatment. Techniques were taught in medical schools and the
beneficial effects became widely recognized and accepted in the medical
field.

• John Grosvenor (1742–1823) - In England, the eminent

surgeon used massage to treat joints. He recommended
massage for the treatment of rheumatism, gout and stiffness
of joints.

• Nurses were encouraged to train and use massage for the

treatment of patients, under the guidance of doctors.

• Society of Trained Masseuses – it was founded by group of women in

1984. Rules and regulations for training and examinations for qualifying
were established. These women raised standards and fought to establish
massage therapy as a reputable profession.

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D. Twentieth-Century Developments

• During the First World War the demand for massage to treat the injured grew
and many more massage therapists were trained.
• Membership of the Society of Trained Masseuses grew and in 1920 it
combined with the Institute of Massage and Remedial Exercise.
• Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics – a Royal Charter
was granted and was given a new title of the organization in recognition of the
valuable work contributed by its members during the war. The title was
changed again in 1943 and became the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
In 1964 its members became state registered. This protected and gave status
to those qualified therapists who were practicing in clinics and hospitals, and
made it impossible for those without a recognized qualification to practice in
hospitals.
• With the development of alternative electrical-based treatments, the use of
massage to treat medical conditions declined.
• There was rapid growth in electrotherapy and eventually massage ceased to
be part of physiotherapy training. It became little used as a therapeutic
treatment in hospitals. There was, however, a continuing demand for massage
in clinics, health farms, fitness and leisure centers.
• City and Guilds of London Institute – in 1966, this institute explored the
possibility of establishing a course in beauty therapy to include massage.
This course would provide thorough training, background knowledge and a
recognized professional qualification that ensured a high standard of
practice.
• In 1968 the first full-time course was offered in colleges of further education.
• The British Association of Beauty Therapists and Cosmetologists
(BABTAC), the International Health and Beauty Council (IHBC) and other
organizations also developed courses and offered certificates and diplomas.
• The growth in complementary medicine and the holistic approach to health
has increased the demands for well-qualified practitioners, not only in
massage but also in aroma therapy, reflexology, shiatsu etc.
• Courses are now validated by the Health and Beauty Therapy Training
Board and therapists must meet the criteria of the National Council of
Vocational Qualifications.
Source: DepEd Learning Material in Wellness Massage

For additional information, you can visit the link/s below:

• History and Development of Wellness Massage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eOMPhaLKcI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z-WdSMe-cA

After you have learned the history and development of Wellness

Massage, let’s now boost your knowledge & understanding by doing the next
activity.
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 ACTIVITY

“DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) BOOKLET”

(Creativity)
Direction: Make your own booklet that contains the history and development of
Wellness Massage. This will serve as your Performance Task#1. Read the scoring
rubric as your basis in doing and in grading your output.
Scoring Rubric in assessing learners’ output

CRITERIA Excellent Very Good Good Fair

5pts 4pts 3pts 2pts
DESIGN AND The output The output The output The design
ORGANIZATION has a has a good has a design and
remarkable design and and organization
information. of the output
design, well-
is confusing
complete and organized to the
well- information. reader.
organized
information.
NEATNESS Presented Presented Presented Presented
neat and neat and neat and neat and
organized organized organized organized
without with few with several with many
erasures, erasures, erasures, erasures,
folds or folds or folds or folds or
smudges. smudges. smudges. smudges.
TIMELINESS Submitted on Submitted 1 Submitted 2 Submitted 3
or ahead the day delayed days delayed days delayed
expected on the on the & beyond on
deadline expected expected the expected
deadline deadline deadline
Total points: ______

REMEMBER

Recognizing how massage started, the proponents and their

significant contributions, and how Wellness Massage progresses as times go
by enables one to appreciate and understand better the existing spas,
massage parlors and other massage services offered nowadays.

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 CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

“LET’S FILL IN” (Critical Thinking)

Direction: Create a general history of Wellness Massage by filling in the box the
significant contribution/s made by each proponent. Write only the keyword/s to
complete the task.
Chinese Japanese Hindus Egyptians &
Persians
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

Greeks Romans Hirodicus Hippocrates

______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

Ambroise Paré Per Henrik Ling Johann Mezgner John Grosvenor

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

Society of Trained City and Guilds of BABTAC & IHBC

Masseuses London Institute ______________
______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________
______________ ______________ ______________

How did you find this activity? Is it hard or easy? Compare your answers
to the given Answer Key at the end of this module. If you got a score of 10
points and above, Congratulations! Very Good. But if you got a score below 10,
go back again to the lesson and study harder. I know you can do it! 😊😊

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 POST-TEST
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Direction: Analyze the following questions and write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.
________1. Acupuncture is done by using needles and one of the techniques used
today in making the body feel better. Who was the proponent this
technique?
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
________2. They are the ones who introduced shiatsu massage.
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
________3. They are the ones who introduced Ayurveda or “The art of Life”.
A. Chinese B. Hindus C. Japanese D. Greeks
________4. They used massage as part of cosmetology.
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
________5. They used Massage in Sports, athletic competitions, etc.
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
________6. Nowadays, the therapist asks the clients whether to give gentle, medium
or hard massage. Who was the proponent of this graded massage?
A. Ambroise Paré B. Johann Mezgner
C. John Grosvenor D. Per Henrick Ling
________7. Some of the establishments today offers steam baths and water spas.
These developments are originated from whom?
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Romans
________8. He used massage to treat joints (rheumatism, gout and stiffness of
joints)
A. Ambroise Paré B. Johann Mezgner
C. John Grosvenor D. Per Henrick Ling
_______9. Why is it Greeks give massage to the soldiers before and after war?
A. cleansing & exercising B. pampering and socializing
C. relaxing and giving pleasure D. promoting fitness and recovery
_______10. Which among the statements is NOT TRUE about the history and
development of Wellness Massage?
A. Herodicus used massage with oils and herbs to treat medical
conditions and diseases
B. Hippocrates concluded that it was more beneficial to apply
pressure in a downward direction
C. Little is known about massage during Dark Ages
D. Johann Mezgner used massage for rehabilitation
Compare your answers to the given Answer Key at the end of this module. Do
you have any difficulty? If yes, go back to the lesson, if your answer is NO,
Congratulations! You have completed Module 1!

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Name: ______________________________________ School: __________________________
Gr. & Sec.: _________________________________ Teacher: _________________________

KNOW THE FUNDAMENTALS: RECOGNIZE THE PAST TO

UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT
REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET NO. 2

Direction: After reading the lesson, let’s try now to have a quick recap by
answering the given guide questions as honest as possible.

Guide Question/s:

1. Which among the given significant contribution is your favorite? Why?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. What are the practices before in Massage that you still observe in
Wellness Massage today? Cite at least three examples and explain
your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. Why is it important to study the history and development of Wellness

Massage?___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

STOP, FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

READ &
Studying history helps us to develop a better understanding
REFLECT
of the past and enables us to develop a much greater
appreciation of today.

According to Theodore Roosevelt, “the more you know about

the past, the better prepared you are for the future”.

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 REFERENCES

IMAGES:

https://webstockreview.net/explore/owl-clipart-reading/
http://www.clker.com/clipart-owl-flying.html
http://svmassagetherapy.com/blog/2015/06/06/a-short-history-of-massage/
http://traditionsofhealth.com/the-history-of-massage/
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/764470
https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/226058/view/hippocrates-ancient-greek-physician
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pehr_Henrik_Ling#/media/File:Pehr_Henrik_Ling.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Grosvenor#/media/File:Leeming_-_John_Grosvenor.jpg
https://www.amcollege.edu/blog/dutch-origins-of-swedish-massage-amc-miami

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Definition of WM:
http://blog.starkeys.com/2010/07/what-is-wellness-massage.html

• Difference Between Medical and Wellness

Massage: https://www.larryswanson.com/articles/medical-massage-
vs-wellness-massage/

• Career Opportunities:
http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/cg/92-massage-therapist

• History and Development of Wellness Massage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eOMPhaLKcI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z-WdSMe-cA

Acknowledgements

Writer/s: Lizel B. Ballesteros, Teacher I Lakandula High School

Editor/s: Carmi C. Santos Head Teacher III
Reviewers: Carmi C. Santos Head Teacher III, Norminda L. Soto
Head Teacher VI, Carmelina DM. Tan PSDS
Management Team: Maria Magdalena M. Lim-Schools Division
Superintendent-Manila, Aida H. Rondilla-Chief Education
Supervisor Lucky S. Carpio-EPS and Lady Hannah C Gillo,
Librarian II-LRMS

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 ANSWER KEYS

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS MASSAGE

PRE-TEST:
1. B 6. B
2. D 7. B
3. B 8. B
4. A 9. B
5. B 10. C

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON:

MY OWN DEFINITION:
Pampering ___________________________
the body ___________________________
Wellness Massage is a
___________________________
treatment given by a massage
Massage ___________________________
therapist to the client that
treatment therapist ___________________________
focuses in pampering the
___________________________
body, in reducing the body
WELLNESS
___________________________
pain and usually performed
MASSAGE ___________________________
or offered in a spa or
__________________________
massage parlor.
Reducing Client or ___________________________
the body patron ___________________________
pain ___________________________
Spa or ___________________________
massage
parlor

NOTE: This is just a sample answer; your answer may be different from
the given sample.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING:

1.
2. Wellness
3. Medical
4.
5.
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POST-TEST:

1. B 6. B
2. D 7. B
3. B 8. B
4. A 9. B
5. B 10. C

LESSON 2: HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF WELLNESS MASSAGE

1. A 6. A
2. C 7. D
3. B 8. B
4. B 9. D
5. D 10. A

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON:

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

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CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING:

Chinese Japanese Hindus Egyptians &

Persians
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
______________
Acupressure ______________
Shiatsu ______________
Ayurveda or ______________
Used massage
______________
and ______________
Massage ______________
the art of life ______________
for cosmetic and
______________
Acupuncture ______________ ______________ for therapeutic
______________
______________ ______________ ______________ effects
______________

Greeks Romans Herodicus Hippocrates

______________ ______________
______________
Massage was ______________
They practiced He used
______________ Massage is
______________
______________
used before bathing, exercise
______________ massage with
______________ more beneficial
______________
events to
______________ and massage
______________for oils and herbs
______________ to apply
______________
improve
______________ health and social
______________ ______________ pressure in an
______________
performance
______________ relaxation.
______________ ______________ upward
______________
and after events direction

Ambroise Paré Per Henrik Ling Johann Mezgner John Grosvenor

______________ ______________
He used the terms ______________ ______________
He graded
______________ ______________
effleurage, ______________
He developed He used
______________
massage into
______________ ______________
petrissage, ______________
massage for massage to
______________
gentle, medium
______________ ______________
vibration, friction, ______________
use in treat joints.
______________
and vigorous
______________ ______________
rolling and ______________
rehabilitation ______________
______________ ______________
slapping ______________ ______________

Society of Trained City and Guilds of BABTAC & IHBC

Masseuses London Institute ______________
______________ ______________
Established a developed
______________
massage therapy
______________ ______________
course in courses and
______________
as a reputable
______________ ______________
beauty therapy offered
______________
profession
______________ ______________
that includes certificates
______________
______________ ______________
massage and diplomas
______________
for massage

POST-TEST:

1. A 6. A
2. C 7. D
3. B 8. B
4. B 9. D
5. D 10. A

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