COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING

MATERIALS

Sector: HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND OTHER COMMUNITY

Qualification: Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II

Eastern Sunrise Training Institute Inc.

Irene Ville Subdivision, San Isidro, Cabanatuan City.

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HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY- BASED LEARNING MATERIAL?

The unit, “PLAN THE HILOT WELLNESS PROGRAM OF CLIENTS", is one of the competencies
of HILOT (WELLNESS MASSAGE) NC II, a course which comprises the knowledge,
skills and attitudes required for a HILOT (WELLNESS) MASSAGE THERAPIST to
possess.

The module, PLAN NING THE HILOT WELLNESS PROGRAM OF CLIENTS, contains training
materials and activities related to performing tube processing and installing piping
system for you to complete.

I
n this module, you are required to go through a series of learning activities in

order to complete each learning outcome. In each learning outcome are

Information Sheets, Self-Checks, Operation Sheets, Work Related

Projects and Job Sheets. Follow and perform the activities on your own.

Remember to:
Work through all the information and complete the activities in each
section.
1. Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested references
are included to supplement the materials provided in this module.
2. Most probably, your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He is
there to support you and show you the correct way to do things.
3. You will be given plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practice on
the job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts.
This way, you will improve your speed, memory and your confidence.
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4. Use the Self-Checks, Operation Sheets or Task or Job Sheets at the end of
each section to test your own progress. Use the Performance Criteria
Checklist or Procedural Checklist located after the sheet to check your own
performance.
5. Upon completion of this module, study the Self Assessment Guide at the
end of the last learning element of this module.

6. When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your
Trainer to evaluate you.

You will be given a certificate of completion as proof that you met the
standard requirements (knowledge, skills and attitude) for this module.

The results of your assessment will be recorded in your Trainees Record

Book.

REMEMBER !!!

1. Always ask for help when you need it

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 2. Celebrate your achievements and take
pride in the new skills you learn

ENJOY YOURSELF . . . ! ! !
MODULE CONTENT

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PLAN THE HILOT WELLNESS PROGRAM OF

CLIENTS
MODULE TITLE: PLANNING THE HILOT WELLNESS PROGRAM
OF CLIENTS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to consult with
client/s and select and sequence a range of hilot wellness techniques as a program

NOMINAL DURATION: 16 hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this module you MUST be able to:

LO1. Identify vital information of the client

Explain hilot
LO2.
LO3.
Explain the hilot wellness services and products

LO4. Confirm hilot wellness program

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

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 1. Relevant information are obtained from the client to determine their
expectations/requirements
2. Contra indications are identified and referred to an appropriate
professional based on standard operating procedures

3. Hilot history and development are explained according to culture

and tradition.
4. Hilot framework and concepts (philosophy and science) are clearly
explained to the client according to traditional practices.
5. Hilot wellness massage techniques are explained according to
different procedures and practices

6. Hilot wellness services and products are discussed and

recommended to client based on agreed standard.
7. Pre-hilot and post-hilot wellness services and products are clearly
explained

8. Hilot wellness programs variations are explained to the client.

9. The client’s needs are assessed according to the Hilot wellness
program.
10.Records and documents of clients are prepared according to workplace
policies and procedures

Learning Experiences

Learning Outcome 2

Explain hilot

LEARNING ACTIVITIES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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1. READ Information Sheet 1.2-1 Hilot
History and Development

Compare answers with the answer key. You are required to

2. PERFORM Self Check 1.2-1 get all answers correct. If not, read the information sheets
again to answer all questions correctly.

3. READ Information Sheet 1.2-2

Theoretical Basis of Hilot

4. Compare answers with the answer key. You are required to

PERFORM Self Check 1.2-2 at the get all answers correct. If not, read the information sheets
end of the Information sheet again to answer all questions correctly.

5. READ Information Sheet 1.2-3

Locating the Bara/Pasma (Energy
Blockages)

6. Compare answers with the answer key. You are required to

PERFORM Self Check 1.2-3 at the get all answers correct. If not, read the information sheets
end of the Information sheet again to answer all questions correctly.

6. READ Information Sheet 1.2-4

Health Concepts

6. Compare answers with the answer key. You are required to

PERFORM Self Check 1.2-4 at the get all answers correct. If not, read the information sheets
end of the Information Sheet again to answer all questions correctly.

7. READ Information Sheet 1.2-5 Hilot

Pressure Points

8. Compare answers with the answer key. You are required to

PERFORM Self Check 1.2-5 at the get all answers correct. If not, read the information sheets
end of the Information sheet again to answer all questions correctly.

9. READ Information Sheet 1.2-6 Hilot

wellness massage techniques

Compare answers with the answer key. You are required to

10.PERFORM Self Check 1.2-6 at the get all answers correct. If not, read the information sheets
end of the Information sheet again to answer all questions correctly.

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11.EXPLAIN hilot to your client/
model in accordance with the PERFORM the task with presence of your Trainer/ Advance
required performance criteria Learner

After doing all activities of this Learning Outcome (LO 2), you are ready to proceed to the next
LO

INFORMATION SHEET 1.2-1

Hilot History and Development
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this information you must be able to explain the Hilot

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History and Development

 Still others discover their talent through a dream, via apparitions, by accident,
or following a near death experience

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 A few are born gifted with clairvoyance
 In particular, people born breech were supposedly called upon to receive the
special gift of healing by touch

The HILOT is an integral part of the Filipino culture.

INFORMATION SHEET 1.2-1 Hilot
History and Development

The Art and Science of the Ancient Filipino Healing (Hilot Wellness)
 For most Filipinos, it is one of the
first intervention that is ought when one
is not well
 The basis for the efficiency of the
hilot through, is still largely unknown
mainly because the art has not been
thoroughly studied
 In initial studied through, the hilot
shows considerable resemblance to the
tradition of Chinese acupressure

 Faith and spirituality are central to the practice of the Hilot

 The traditional hilot practitioners believe that theirs is a God given gift to heal
despite the lack of formal training

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  Thus it is not uncommon to find rituals
and oracion or bulong (prayers) to be an essential
part of the healing millieu of the hilot practitioners
1. Explain the hilot history and development.

SELF CHECK 1.2-1

Hilot History and Development

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Hilot History and Development

ANSWER KEY 1.2-1

The HILOT, the ancient art of Filipino healing by touch, is one of the oldest forms of
healing in the Philippines. The term “Hilot” derives from a Filipino word meaning
“Massage”. The art of Hilot dates back approximately in the first Philippine civilization in
the 5th century. In particular, people born breech were supposedly called upon to receive
the special gift of healing by touch

For most Filipinos, it is one of the first intervention that is ought when one is not
well. The basis for the efficiency of the hilot through, is still largely unknown mainly
because the art has not been thoroughly studied. In initial studied through, the hilot
shows considerable resemblance to the tradition of Chinese acupressure

Faith and spirituality are central to the practice of the Hilot. The traditional hilot
practitioners believe that theirs is a God given gift to heal despite the lack of formal
training.

Thus it is not uncommon to find rituals and oracion or bulong (prayers) to be an

essential part of the healing millieu of the hilot practitioners.

INFORMATION SHEET 1.2-2

TheoreticalBasisofHilot

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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 At the end of this information you must be able to explain the theoretical basis of
hilot.

 To the Hilot practitioner, the concept of health and disease is based on the balance
of the (hot) and lamig (cold) hangin (wind)

 When there is a balance of the forces of

hot/cold/wind, then the body is well and
free of disease
 The body is viewed as a network of
pathways of energy
 An imbalance in the elements of hot and
cold/wind will result in the blockage of the
flow of energy within the body, leading to
disease

INFORMATION SHEET 1.2-2

Theoretical Basis of Hilot

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 Only after the blockage along the meridians or energy

 In traditional Chinese Medicine, there are two (2) forces, the yin
and yang
 These two forces comprise the life force called Qi or Chi
 The yin is the negative element while the yang is the positive
element
 If either of these two components become excessive, a state of
imbalance will ensue
channels is removed will there be a state of balance and
restoration of good health

 For people who have been largely trained

to think the western way, this theory will
be regarded as very mythical and
simplistic, even absurd
 The language used is esoteric but this
should nor prompt us to rushly reject and
label eastern forms of medicine as pure
quackery
 One must understand that eastern
medical system, unlike the western are
basically very near to nature and tightly
interwoven with philosophy and religion

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Theoretical Basis of Hilot
 On the other hand, western medicine stresses the
accuracy of details of unit structures and functions
within the human body
1. Explained theoretical basis of hilot

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 ANSWER KEY 1.2-2
TheoreticalBasisofHilot

1. Explained theoretical basis of hilot

To the Hilot practitioner, the concept of health and disease is based

on the balance of the (hot) and lamig (cold) hangin (wind)

When there is a balance of the forces of hot/cold/wind, then the

body is well and free of disease. The body is viewed as a network of
pathways of energy. An imbalance in the elements of hot and cold/wind
will result in the blockage of the flow of energy within the body, leading
to disease.

Only after the blockage along the meridians or energy

channels is removed will there be a state of balance and restoration of good
health

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Locating the Bara/Pasma (Energy Blockages)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this information you must be able to identify and explain the
methods in locating Bara/Pasma (energy blockages)

1.PALPATION

 The most common method utilized is by palpation

 The hilot practitioner’s hand is very sensitive to detect
any lumps, knots, tender areas or differences in
temperature in an area or areas compared to the rest of
the body
 Hilot is usually started with palpating the parts of the
body where the patient feels pain, discomfort, numbness
or tingling sensations

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2.PULSEDIAGNOSIS

 Almost all hilot practitioner perform pulse

diagnosis on their patients
 The thumbs are used to palpate the pulses
 European and North American medicine
practitioners would most likely frown on this practice of
using the thumbs for detecting the pulses

PULSEDIAGNOSIS...

 The thumb has a pulse and may distract

in the counting of the pulse of the patient
 The hilot however the pulse rate is not
taken unlike pulse taking in European and
North American medicine

There Are Three Reasons For The Difference Between Detecting The Pulse In
The Two System

 First, Filipino tradition of pulse diagnosis has never used any wrist watch or
clock and taking the pulse rate has not been part of the hilot practice
 Second, the hilot practitioner senses the pulse as it runs through the thumb,
noting their strength, intensity, flow and vibrancy

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The pulse is described as similar to movement of animals, whether they are

snakelike, wormlike, or like a deer hopping, a frog jumping or a dog persistently
barking

 Third, in hilot the pulse are taken in both wrists of the patient, at a times
simultaneously, using both thumbs and alternately

Through this method of pulse diagnosis, the excess or deficiency of the cold or hot
humors of the body of the patients, or the presence of excess wind is determined and
related to the symptoms of the patient.

3.BANANALEAFMETHOD

The banana leaf is utilized in hilot to assist in determining where the energy block is.
The leaf of the cooking banana, saba variety is prepared over other species of
bananas

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 The banana leaf is cut into lengths of one (1) foot to one and
half (1-1/2) feet and width of two to three inches
 The banana leaf strips are then laced with coconut oil,
warmed over candle fire and run through the different body areas
 If the banana leaf strip stops at a particular body area or if the
hilot practitioner senses a tug of the banana leaf against the skin
of the patient, such body area is considered to have the energy
block.
 Massage is then focused on these areas where the banana
leaf strip stops or tugs.

Because the pressure areas of the hilots coincide with acupuncture

points, it is possible that the former may have some kind of electrical
property just like the latter.

This will help explain the phenomenon of the banana leaf, cellophane, or paper
sticking to locate the bara.

BANANALEAFMETHOD...

 Acupuncture points are considered loci through which biological

electrical current escapes relatively more easily to the body
surface

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 This characteristic of acupuncture point is escape of its property

of lower skin electrical resistance compared to the other body
areas
 Electrical current exists all over the body as a
result of muscular, neural, and other activities of
the body

 Kirlian photography has likewise shown the

emission of electrical energy by the body
 Another source of the electrical current is the
presence of positive and negative ions e.g. Na, K, Ca,
in the body
 If any part of the body is in an imbalanced state, a leak,
consisting of either positive or negative ions ions depending on
the imbalance, occurs at acupuncture points

BANANALEAFMETHOD...

 On the other hand, paper, cellophane, or banana leaf are themselves

composed of electrons and protons

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 When they are placed over the areas that have high concentration of ions,
whether positive or negative, their own positrons and electrons are polarized
accordingly, the electrons of the paper, cellophane or banana leaf will
concentrate nearest positively charged areas of the body
 As a consequence, the paper, cellophane or banana leaf sticks to that
particular area where the bara is to be found and which, as mentioned earlier,
coincides with an acupuncture point

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BANANALEAFMETHOD...

 Another probable explanation of why the paper,

cellophane, or banana leaf to find the bara, which are
probably acupuncture point is because of the difference
in pressure in the cell membrane and that of the
atmosphere

 Cell membranes have a certain voltage (V) because of the electrical potential of
the body
 Based on Ohm’s Law where R = VI, the lesser the resistance R, the greater the
flow of current I
 Consequently, pressure becomes lower when the velocity is greater
(Bernoulli’s Principle)
 Because acupuncture points have relatively less skin resistance than other
parts of the body, especially in diseased states, it is probable that the pressure
here is also diminished
 The resulting differences in pressure between a particular point in the body
and atmosphere could cause the paper or banana leaf to be “suctioned” or
“stuck”.

4.RAWEGGMETHOD

 A whole raw egg is run throughout the different body areas

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 After which the egg is broken over a plate and the Hilot is able to
diagnose the location of the energy blockage or where the excess wind or
cold permeates by the shape and character of the egg white and the yolk
 There have been no investigate studies to find out the science behind the
raw egg as diagnostic tool for hot-cold imbalances

5.USEOFCELLOPHANEANDEMPTYBOTTL
ES

 Hilots have also used cellophane sheets, two (2) inches by four (4) inches in
size, and empty round bottles, six (6) inches tall and four (4) inches
diameter, to detect energy blockages in the body.
 In the same manner as the banana leaf strips, the cellophane sheets or
empty bottles are run through body areas like the back, upper and lower
arm, chest and abdomen, upper and lower legs
 Wherever the cellophane sheet gets stuck in a body area or where the
empty bottle stops are the areas that have energy blockages or excess wind

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1. Identify and explain the methods of locating energy blockages

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HEALTHCONCEPTS

ANSWER KEY 1.2-3

Locating the Bara/Pasma (Energy Blockages)

1. PALPATION
 The most common method utilized is by palpation
 Hilot is usually started with palpating the parts of the body where the patient feels pain,
discomfort, numbness or tingling sensations

2. PULSE DIAGNOSIS
 Almost all hilot practitioner perform pulse diagnosis on their patients
 The thumbs are used to palpate the pulses

3. BANANA LEAF METHOD

The banana leaf is utilized in hilot to assist in determining where the energy block is. The leaf of
the cooking banana, saba variety is prepared over other species of bananas

4. RAW EGG METHOD

 A whole raw egg is run throughout the different body areas
 After which the egg is broken over a plate and the Hilot is able to diagnose the location of
the energy blockage or where the excess wind or cold permeates by the shape and
character of the egg white and the yolk

5. USE OF CELLOPHANE AND EMPTY BOTTLES

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  Hilots have also used cellophane sheets, two (2) inches by four (4) inches in size, and
empty round bottles, six (6) inches tall and four (4) inches diameter, to detect energy
blockages in the body.
 In the same manner as the banana leaf strips, the cellophane sheets or empty bottles
are run through body areas like the back, upper and lower arm, chest and abdomen,
upper and lower legs

 Wherever the cellophane sheet gets stuck in a body area or where the empty bottle stops
are the areas that have energy blockages or excess wind

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this information you must be able to explain harmony of the three
human faculties.

“HealthisaboutPerfectHarmonyandPerfectBalance”

HARMONY OF THE THREE HUMAN FACULTIES

MENTAL Mind Thinking

EMOTIONAL Emotion Feeling

PHYSICAL Body Action

HARMONY in the three (3) human faculties means that what the individual
thinks and feels are the same as the actions done. These mental, emotional, and
physical faculties are aligned with each other. An individual is not divided. One
is integrated, peaceful, and blissful, and with energies that are subtle and fine
tuned, or in harmony with the Universal energy. To the Albularyo, that is perfect
health.

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HEALTHCONCEPTS

HARMONY in the three (3) human faculties is manifested as the essential

values that help transform a human being, into the image and likeness to God.
Sometimes it is called the Spirit. Some essential values are humility,
understanding, respect, unconditional love, and unconditional service . . .

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HEALTHCONCEPTS

“HealthisaboutPerfectHarmonyandPerfectBalance”

LIMITATIONS OF THE 4 ELEMENTS IN THE HUMAN BODY

ELEMENTS BODY LIMITATIONS/CONDITIONS

Earth Flesh, Bones
Mechanical

Bio-chemical

Neuro-electrical Capacity

Water Blood, Urine Temperature, Pressure, Volume

and Viscosity of the Liquid that
Lymphatic Fluid influences the flow of liquid

Air Air in the Lungs Proportion of Oxygen, Carbon,

Dioxide and Nitrogen in the body

Fire Metabolism, Heat Entropy and Enthalpy

Generated by the
Body

“HealthisaboutPerfectHarmonyandPerfectBalance”

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HEALTHCONCEPTS

BALANCE OF THE 4 ELEMENTS OF THE HUMAN BODY

WATER FIRE

EARTH AIR

There is balance in the four elements in the human body when the following

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 are present: Earth – the bones and muscles sustain the structure
and allows maximum movement

Water – blood has right consistency and volume

Air – right production of air intake pumps enough

oxygen to the whole system

Fire – tolerable temperature in the body, Metabolism

is right

SELF CHECK 1.2-4

Health Concepts

1. Explain the four (4) elements of the human

body that needs to be balanced?

2. What do you mean by harmony in the three(3) human faculties? What three
(3) faculties should be in harmony?

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Health Concepts

1. Explain the four (4) elements of the human body that needs to be balanced?

1. Earth – the bones and muscles sustain the structure and allows
maximum movement

2. Water – blood has right consistency and volume

3. Air – right production of air intake pumps enough oxygen to the

whole system

4. Fire – tolerable temperature in the body,

Metabolism is right

2. What do you mean by harmony in the three(3) human faculties? What three
(3) faculties should be in harmony?

HARMONY in the three (3) human faculties means that what the
individual thinks and feels are the same as the actions done. These

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 (1) mental, (2) emotional, and (3) physical faculties are aligned with

each other.

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THE HILOT PRESSURE POINTS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this information you must be able to identify and explain hilot
pressure points in accordance with hilot principles.

CHARACTERISTICS

The hilot pressure points are parts of the

body where the hilot palpates a bara
(blockage). The bara is supposedly the site of
a blockage of circulation or wind trapped in
the body.

These pressure areas are usually felt as a kind of swelling or hardening of the
tissues of the affected area of the body which the hilots describe further as maganit
(leather tough) and hindi sumasama sa hipo (does not move with palpation)

• In this aspect, the pressure points of the hilot are similar to acupressure
points which may be felt as an usually hard area in a strip of muscle within
a group of muscle in the presence of disease.
• The hilot pressure points are tender when touched, sore when massaged

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 • The hilot practitioner has no explanation for this phenomenon except that
the pain is caused by the pressure of bara

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THE HILOT PRESSURE POINTS
CH A R A CT E R IS T ICS . . .
• Acupressure points exhibit the same property when the internal organs is in
disease state.
• The tenderness of acupuncture points, however, has been attributed to an
energy leak in the point due to an imbalance in the body
• The hilot pressure points encompasses portions or areas of the body rather
than mere dot-like points
• In fact, the bara sites of cough, upper and lower back pain and numbness of
extremities actually correspond to acupuncture points for the same
indications.
• Thus, the bara describe by the traditional healers can actually be sites of
energy imbalances and not fractures or dislocations as most commonly
thought of.
• The symptomatology of bara (i.e. colds, cough, fever, listlessness) do not
correspond to those of fracture and dislocation of the ribs, except for fever.
• The allusion of the traditional healers to the ribs vertebrae being the site of
illness is understandable
• Firstly, because the bara especially in the children, almost always occurs after
a fall
• Secondly, in the simple minds of the traditional healer the area from the rib
cage to the vertebral column is the most tangible and familiar structure of the

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 body that could be affected, the traditional healer having grown up in an

environment wherein traditional ethics was in order.

• Finally, the pressure points of the hilots are named according to the point of
the body where they are found, e.g. dibdib (chest), sentido (temple), ulo
(head)

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THE HILOT PRESSURE POINTS
LOCATION

• Location of the hilot pressure points vary and is dependent on where the bara
(energy blockage) is felt by the practitioner.
• Usually, the practitioner palpates some form of in duration over the affected area
said to have the blockage
• As previously described, the hilot practitioner also makes use of banana leaf strip,
paper, cellophane, amber bottle to determine the area of blockages
• So, for every individual the location of treatment varies even if the complaints are
the same i.e. colds, fever.
• In this aspect, the hilot pressure points are skin to ah-si points
• Ah-si points are tender or sensitive spots in the body, which have no definite
locations or names, present in certain disease

INDICATIONS

• The hilot pressure areas do not have any assigned indications

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• The choice of points for treatment is dependent on the location of the bara rather

than on points with previously determined indications for certain illness, as in

acupressure
• Indication of the hilot’s pressure points is limited to the area where the bara is
located and its symptomatology, e.g., the bara in the chest is usually associated
with cough and colds, pasma in the legs, with numbness and muscle aches
• Such limitations of indications shows that the hilot has no theory akin to that of
the meridian system which enables the use of pressure points remote from the
site of complaint for treatment

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THE HILOT PRESSURE POINTS
FREQUENCY OF TREATMENT

• Hilot is usually given on an average of three (3) sessions, usually everyday

• A feeling of wellness is expected after the first session
• The application of hilot more than once a day is not recommended

PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

• After a hilot, a bath is not recommended until after at least twenty four (24) hours
• Some practitioners prohibit a bath up to three (3) days until the whole regiment of
massage has been completed
• According to the hilot practitioner, the sudden change in temperature while
taking a bath does not encourage the restoration of the balance of elements in the
body

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• At times, taking a bath can even aggravate the situation

• Cold drinks and cold foods are discouraged after hilot

• Hilot can be done on persons with empty or full stomach and extreme fatigue only
until these conditions have been relieved

SELF CHECK 1.2-5 THE

HILOT PRESSURE POINTS

1. What do you mean by hilot pressure points?

2. How is location of hilot pressure points identified ?

3. What are the precautions and contraindications after a hilot activities are
performed ?

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 ANSWER KEY 1.2-5 THE

HILOT PRESSURE POINTS

1. What do you mean by hilot pressure points?

The hilot pressure points are parts of the body where the hilot palpates a
bara (blockage). The bara is supposedly the site of a blockage of circulation
or wind trapped in the body.

2. How is location of hilot pressure points identified ?

• Location of the hilot pressure points vary and is dependent on where the
bara (energy blockage) is felt by the practitioner.
• Usually, the practitioner palpates some form of in duration over the affected
area said to have the blockage
• As previously described, the hilot practitioner also makes use of banana leaf
strip, paper, cellophane, amber bottle to determine the area of blockages.

3. What are the precautions and contraindications after a hilot activities are
performed ?

• After a hilot, a bath is not recommended until after at least twenty four (24)
hours
• Some practitioners prohibit a bath up to three (3) days until the whole
regiment of massage has been completed
• According to the hilot practitioner, the sudden change in temperature while
taking a bath does not encourage the restoration of the balance of elements
in the body

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• Cold drinks and cold foods are discouraged after hilot
• Hilot can be done on persons with empty or full stomach and extreme
fatigue only until these conditions have been relieved

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this information you must be able to explain different hilot wellness

massage techniques

VENTOSA

• A method of treating disease, promoting health, and preventing illness

through the use of glass jar or cup. It is known as “pa-hou-kuan” in
Chenese and is oftentimes translated as “cupping” in English. In ventosa
heat is introduced inside the jar in order to create a vacuum to suction
particular parts of the body
• Ventosa is part of our indigenous medicine. It has been widely practiced in
the Philippines, for it has proven to be effective. Yet until now, no thorough
research has been conducted to evaluate the merits of this healing
procedure.

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VENTOSA

• The earliest known record on ventosa could be found in

China as early as the fourth or third century B.C. It was known
as the “horn method” because of the use of animal horns. As
technology advanced, the people began using jar made of
bamboo, clay and glass.

• At present, the most commonly used ventosa jar is the glass cup, It is
preferred because it is transparent and lets the practitioners see the
skin reaction of the patient being treated. The ordinary household glass
could be used, as long as its rim is smooth, well rounded and does not
have any cracks which could damage the patient’s skin.

INDICATIONS

Ventosa helps to restore and maintain the free flow of Qi. It has a mild
warming effect and hence, could be used for cases arising from an attack of
cold in the exterior or interior. In general, ventosa is used to treat pain due to
the impairment to the free-flow of Qi and blood.

Ventosa is beneficial for the following cases:

1. Arthritis (especially in case of cold and damp BI syndromes)

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2. Gas pain, abdominal distention and/or diarrhea due to damp-cold

3. Paralysis
4. Muscle cramps
5. Myalgia, pain in the joints and other signs referable to stuck Qi
6. Retention of food in the stomach and spleen; and
7. External attack of wind-cold

Ventosa could also be used to treat boils and abscess, but only when it has
vesiculated. Some text suggest the use of ventosa as a first aid treatment for
snake bites.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

In general, ventosa should not be applied to patient who are:

1. Unconscious
2. Convulsing or have a history of convulsions
3. Highly febrile
4. Suffering from bleeding disorders
5. pregnant
In selecting sites for cupping, the following sites should be avoided:
1. Areas overlying bony structures, lymph nodes and primary blood vessels
2. Skin disease, including wounds, cysts, ulcers, etc.
3. Hairy areas

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USING OF HANDS AND FINGERS AS MEDIUM

HILOT STROKES

1. Hagod (long deep stroke)

2. Haplos (short light stroke)
3. Pindot ( one finger press)
4. Pisil (two or more finger press)
5. Piga (grasping) - optional

DIRECTION OF MASSAGE (HILOT)

• Generally, there are no set directions for hilot

• Apparently, the direction of the massage depends on the end results
desired
• A good number of hilot practitioners execute the massage from one center
of the body going outwards, supposedly to disperse the wind
• Some practitioners start from the fingers or foot moving upward to the
affected area for the purpose of providing or conserving heat energy

PRE-HILOT RITUAL

• Sit in silent meditation and do conscious breathing for five (5) minutes
• Meditate and gather positive energy

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• Apply virgin coconut oil to hands. Warm hands by rubbing them together
or hold over a scented candle light

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THE HILOT MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

1. What are the five (5) strokes in hilot massage? Describe each stroke.

2. How does hilot wellness massage differ from other massages?

3. What are the ten (10) major systems of the human body?

4. Enumerate five (5) areas of the body that need special care while doing the
hilot wellness massage session. Why?

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THE HILOT MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

1. What are the five (5) strokes in hilot massage? Describe each stroke.

1. Hagod - long deep strokes usually used for the extremities and the back)
2. Haplos - short light stroke
3. Pindot - one finger press
4. Pisil - two or more finger press
5. Piga – grasping with the hand

2. How does hilot wellness massage differ from other massages?

The difference is the five (5) strokes,“Hagod”, “haplos”, “pindot”, “pisil”, “piga”.
It does not make use of pretissage, tapotement and vibration techniques.

3. What are the ten (10) major systems of the human body?

Skeletal, muscular, integumentary, circulatory, respiratory, digestive,

excretory, nervous, endocrine and reproductive system

4. Enumerate five (5) areas of the body that need special care while doing the
hilot wellness massage session. Why?

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 Face, interior of the ear, anterior triangle of the neck, posterior triangle of the
neck, axilla area, elbow (antecubital fossa, area of the notch and anterior
throat, umbilicus area, abdomen, sciatic notch femoral triangle, low back,
popliteal fossa, erogenous zones. Because of the sensitive structures of the
area.

Title: EXPLAINING HILOT TO CLIENT

Performance Objective:
Provided with the needed tools, supplies, materials, a client and access to practical
work area, the learner should be able to explain hilot to his/her client in accordance
with the performance criteria :

Equipment : chart, learning materials, client records card, client (model)

Steps/Procedure:

2. Greet the client to establish rapport

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1. Prepare needed tools, supplies and materials

2. Explain Hilot framework and concepts

(philosophy and science) according to
traditional practices

2. Seek feedback to your client if he/she understand

your explanation

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 2. Explain Hilot history and development
according to culture and tradition.

2. Explain Hilot wellness massage techniques

according to different procedures and
practices
Performance Criteria
Checklist 1.2-7
While performing the activity it is
important for you to assess your
performance following the criteria
below:

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 CRITERIA YES NO
1. Is the client greeted to establish rapport

2. Are Hilot history and development explained

according to culture and tradition

3. Are Hilot framework and concepts (philosophy and

science) clearly explained to the client according to
traditional practices

4. Are Hilot wellness massage techniques explained

according to different procedures and practices

5. Is feedbacking activities performed to your client to

ensure understanding and clarity?

What is N E X T ?

When you feel confident that you are ready for

assessment ask your Trainer to organize a
time so that your skills can be formally
assessed.

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 DON’T FORGET to get the Trainer’s
signature in your TRAINEES RECORD
BOOK. This is the only record that
proves you have completed your
training. Without it your final
qualification cannot be granted.

Once you have successfully completed your assessment,

you are ready to move on to the next set of
skills/activities.
ReferenceMaterials:

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Acknowledgement

The AUTHOR/DEVELOPER wishes to extend

thanks and appreciation to the following people
who shared their expertise to the development of
these Competency Based Learning Materials.

1. BOJIE SM. HIZON

RESOURCE SPEAKER/ FACILITATOR
TRAINING METHODOLOGY (TRAINER-ASSESSOR) LEVEL I
TESDA-PTC Palayan City Nueva Ecija

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