Massage Therapy is also called "Hilot" as part of the traditional practices in curing body illnesses during the Filipino ancient times. Today, some laugh by just hearing the word, "hilot" but some don't know that this practice has a lot of stories to tell about us as a Filipino individual. As of today, hilot is still being practiced among our elder filipinos especially those that lives in the rural part of the Philippines.

1. Massage Therapy

2. What is Massage Therapy?
“Used to help manage a health condition
or enhance wellness. It involves
manipulating the soft tissues of the
body”.

3. Goal of Massage Therapy
 To … reduce muscle tension
 To … improve circulation
 To … reduction of stress hormones
 To … increase joint mobility & flexibility
 To … improve skin tone
 To… improve recovery of injured soft
tissues
 To … heighten mental alertness
 To … reduce anxiety and depression

4. “Massage therapy is one of the
most effective firs-aid
technique…”

5. Types:
1. Swedish Massage
2. Deep-tissue Massage

6. 3. Hot Stone Massage
4. Trigger point Massage
5. Couples Massage

7. 6. Reflexology Massage

8. 7. Thai Massage (Yoga)

9. Special Considerations:
 Don’t do massage … during pregnancy
 Don’t do massage … if skin rashes, cuts or
infections are present
 Don’t do massage … if fractures or broken bones
are suspected
 Don’t do massage … if a person has a life
threatening illness.

10. Prevention:
Getting the vital signs:
- Blood Pressure
- Body Temperature
- Pulse Rate
Getting patient’s history

11. Getting the Most from Your
Massage Session
 Be receptive and open
 Don’t eat just before
 Think about what to wear to the session
 Give accurate information
 Communicate with the therapist
 Discuss any apprehensions
 Drink warm water 30mins after the session
 Don’t take a bath

12. “Massage is a part of our body
needs, so make sure to have it at
least 2x a week … because a
healthy mind has a healthy body
and soul”