PISIL masssage is a Department of Health accredited massage training modality equivalent to 30 units. The training lasts for a few hours to three days. After the training an evaluation is held before a training certificate may be issued.

1. Benjamin B. Eugenio Jr, LMT, CIBTAC, MPA
Asian Wellness and Spa Academy

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
 Define Pisil Massage and its Benefits & advantages
 Discuss human anatomy & physiology
 Know and apply the fundamentals of Pisil Massage
 Know and apply the Pisil Massage sequence
 Assess the learning skills of participants

3. COURSE OUTLINE
 Module 1 Course Introduction
 Module 2 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
 Module 3 Fundamentals of Pisil Massage
 Module 4 Pisil Massage sequence
 Module 5 Assessment

4. Module 1
COURSE
INTRODUCTION
 Objectives
 General: Define Pisil Massage, its benefits &
advantages
 Specific participants shall be able to:
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-Define what is Pisil Massage is
-Know its advantages
-Identify benefits
-Describe the anatomical terms
 -Discuss about massage contraindications

5. What is Pisil?
 It is a hands –on method of preventive health care and
therapy that
 Increases vitality
 Relieves fatigue
 Stimulates the body’s natural healing power by pressure
applied to key points of the body.

6. Benefits of Pisil Massage
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Promotes physical, emotional & psychological well-being
 Stimulates body’s self-healing powers
 Prevents illnesses
 Restores balance of energy
 Easy to learn

7. Contraindications to Massage
 Absolute-high blood, fever, cancer, intoxication, post
operation & pregnancy.
 Relative- varicose veins, burns, wounds or bone
fracture.
 Medical-diabetes, weak heart condition, leukemia,
others.

8. Module 2
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
 Objectives:
 General: Discuss human anatomy & physiology
 Specific: The participant shall be able to:
 Define anatomy & physiology
 What constitutes the human body
 Describe & differentiate human body system

9. Definition of Terms
 Massage – is the manipulation of soft body tissues through
manual or mechanical means for relaxation or therapeutic
purposes.
 Anatomy – study of human structure
 Physiology-study of bodily functions & its interrelationships
 Human Body- complex system made of billions cells, tissues
& organs

10. Systems of the Body
 1. Skin – separates the human body from outside world
 2. Muscular system- gives shape & bulk/form an individual’s
physique/provides movement
 3. Skeletal system-helps give the body shape & protects the
internal organs.
 4. Nervous system- composed of the brain, the spinal cord,
and the nerves/two major functions- communication and
control.

11.  5. Circulatory system- delivers oxygen & nutrients to the
body’s tissues & removes waste products
 6. Respiratory system- consists of organs that let us
breath/when airs enter the body, it does through the mouth
& the nose
 7. Digestive system- composed of the alimentary tract &
accessory organs/main functions are to ingest food & to get
rid of waste

12.  8.
Urinary system- filters & excretes waste from the body /
consists of two kidneys & two ureters, one urinary
bladder, & one urethra
 9. Endocrine system-endocrine glands regulate the body by
secreting hormones directly into the blood stream
 10. Reproductive system- responsible in
human procreation

13. Module 3
Fundamentals of Pisil
 Objectives:
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General: Know & apply Pisil Massage
Specific: The participants shall be able to:
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Identify five (5) hand movements
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Differentiate four (4) degrees of pressures
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Discuss three (3) stages of massage
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Perform various body mechanics
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Discuss on breathing techniques
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Identify equipment for massage
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Ethical considerations in doing massage

14. 3 Hand Signals
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Clenched fist – pressure is too hard or painful
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Close-open hand- pressure is too light & needs more pressure
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Thumbs up sign- if the pressure is satisfactory

15. 5 Basic Hand Techniques
 1. One-thumb press- ball of the thumb
 2. Two-thumb press-side by side
 3. Thumb-on-thumb press- to exert more pressure
 4. Thumb-and-four fingers- cover wider range
 5. One-palm press – pressure is even

16. Degree of Pressure
 Light pressure- children & elderly
 Standard pressure-surface of the muscle
 Medium pressure-pleasurable discomfort
 Strong pressure –Stiff muscles

17. Stages of Massage
 Pre-massage- preparation prior to massage
 During massage- actual application of massage
 Post-massage- things to do after treatment also called after
care

18. Body Mechanics
 Kneel rest- buttocks & heel touching
 Partial kneeling- one knee on the floor, the other knee is
raised
 Upright kneeling-both knees on the floor angular position

19. Breathing Techniques
 Deep breathing at all times (both therapist & client)
 Inhale with the nose, exhale with the mouth
 Consistent all through out

20. Equipment for massage
 1. 70% isopropyl alcohol
 2. Clean towels
 3. “malong” or lenin
 4. Rubber mats for floor session, massage table foe elevated
session

21. Ethical Considerations
 As therapist, be professional in manner & thought
 In case of abuse:
 First attempt- hand repositioning
 Second attempt- verbally remind client & hand
 repositioning
 Third attempt- Leave room & report to supervisor

22. Module 4
Pisil Massage Sequence
Objectives
 General: Apply Pisil Massage sequence
 Specific: Participants shall be able to:
 Execute the massage modality from the pre-massage
 post-massage stages
 Perform the massage from Part 1 through Part 10
 Apply all the skills and information relevant in the course

23. Whole body Sequence
 Part 1 – Neck & back Leeg at likod
 Part 2- Buttocks Puwit
 Part 3- Legs
& feet (prone) Hita at paa
 Part 4- Legs & feet (supine) Hita at paa
 Part 5-Stomach Tiyan

24.  Part 6 –Arms & hands (Supine) Braso at kamay
 Part 7-Chest Dibdib
 Part 8- Head Ulo
 Part 9 – Face Mukha
 Part 10- After care Alagang pinoy

25. Module 5
Individual Assessment
Objectives:
 General: Assess
participants’ learning skills
 Specific: Participants shall be expected to:
 Take and pass the written examination
 Take and pass the oral and practical examination

26. Thank you
Maraming Salamat po