QUARTER 3:

WELLNESS
MASSAGE
B Y: J A M M I L L E J O Y P. B I A G TA N

T L E T E A C H E R
Bible Verse
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for
I am your God, I will strengthen you, I will help
you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand
Opening Prayer
Lord, help us in our online studies today.
Give us concentration so that we may listen,
understand, learn, and have a peaceful
mind and may we always remember that
God is always with us. Amen
GOOD AFTERNOON!
 WHAT IS
WELLNESS
MASSAGE??
WELLNESS…
- is the state of being in good physical
and mental health.
- an active process of becoming aware
of and making choices toward a
healthy and fulfilling life.
- a dynamic process of change and
growth.
MASSAGE…
- is the manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing,
kneading or tapping) with the hand or an instrument
for relaxation or therapeutic purposes.
 WELLNESS
MASSAGE
-is a holistic treatment through manipulations of
the clients’ muscles.
-is a consumer service delivered to a client who
pays for the service themselves.
-is a combination of
massage techniques
from Thai, Swedish,
Acupressure, and
Reflexology disciplines.
TYPES OF
MASSAGE
RELAXATION/STRESS REDUCTION
MASSAGE
-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.
SPORTS MASSAGE
- this rapidly growing
field encompasses
athletic training
massage, and massage
designed to help an
athlete prepare for
competition and
recover from
competing.
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.
CHRIROPRACTIC
ADJUNCT MASAGE
-some practitioners operate
relatively independently from the
chiropractor, with a cross-referral
agreement. Others work by
prescription of the chiropractor,
working on specific parts of the
body that the chiropractor
designates.
TRANSFORMATIONAL/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.
PAMPERING MASSAGE
-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.
CHAIR MASSAGE
-is 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.
 SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
ABOUT BODY
STRUCTURE AND
FUNCTION
 WHAT IS AN
ENDANGERMENT
SITE??
 An endangerment site is a region of the body in
which nerves, arteries, or veins lay close to the body's
surface. These areas are not well protected by muscle or
connective tissue, and have the potentially to be
damaged. Deep pressure either sustained or through
friction, would be contraindicated for the vessels and
nerves in these areas. These areas may contain bony
projections that are fragile and may be broken. Massage
therapists should exercise extreme caution when working
in or close to these endangerment areas.