Republic of the Philippines

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

WELLNESS MASSAGE 10

NATURAL WAY OF HEALING

Quarter 1 Week 3 Module 3

Learning Competency:
Discuss the health and healing concept of wellness
massage
 HOW DO YOU 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. 5.
Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. 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 – PHILOSOPHY OF MASSAGE

EXPECTATIONS:
You will explore the Philosophy of Wellness Massage and its principles
after completing the required competencies of this subject. Specifically, this
module will help you to:

• Define philosophy of massage

• Discuss the philosophy of massage in natural medicine
• Appreciate the principles of natural massage

PRE – TEST
Direction: Read and understand the questions carefully. Choose the letter
of the best answer. Write it on the space provided.

1. A Latin phrase Vis Medicatrix naturae is attributed to ____________.

A. Ambroise Paré C. Johann Mezgner
B. Hippocrates D. Per Henrik Ling
2. It is a system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself.
A. Acupuncture C. Naturophatic
B. Herbalism D. Wellness Massage
3. Naturopathy involves the following except
A. Acupuncture C. Homeopathy
B. Herbalism D. Surgery
4. What is the basic philosophy of massage?
A. Explores issues in theory, research, and practice within the field of
health sciences.
B. Examines the goals, forms, methods, and meaning of education.
C. It is to have a complete health and well-being of a person.
D. Promotion of optimal human health and function through the
application of scientific principles
5. A form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into
the body.
A. Acupuncture C. Herbalism
B. Diet D. Homeopathy
6. It is traditional medicinal practice based on the use of plants and
plant extracts.
A. Counseling C. Homeopathy
B. Herbalism D. Lifestyle

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 7. Principle which elevates patient health literacy.
A. Doctor as Teacher C. Identify and Treat the Causes
B. First do No harm D. The healing power of Nature
8. Treatment based on the use of highly diluted substance which
practitioners claim can cause body to heal itself.
A. Counseling C. Diet
B. Homeopathy D. Surgery
9. Core to all medical practice is the desire to help the human form and
condition.
A. Doctor as Teacher C. Identify and Treat the Causes
B. First do No harm D. The healing power of Nature
10. Organisms left alone can often heal themselves. It was derived
from Latin phrase ____________.
A. Ad astra per aspera C. Carpe Vinum
B. Carpe Deim D. Vis Medicatrix Naturae

TOPIC: PHILOSOPHY OF MASSAGE

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Wellness Massage basically aims to make the people feel relaxed,

reduce stress and alleviate body pain. The common goal of every spa is to
give a satisfying experience to each of their customers. Wellness massage
also promotes natural way of healing of the body with the aid of some
techniques, change in lifestyle and the connection with nature. Massage is
said to have a connection with the nature and plays a big part in the
history of our ancestors.

LEARNING CONTENT
Philosophy of Wellness Massage
The basic philosophy of massage is about the complete health and
well-being of a person. It also embraces the concept of vis Medicatrix
naturae, which is aiding the ability of the body to heal itself, and is aimed at
achieving or increasing health and well-being.

Vis medicatrix naturae is a Latin phrase

attributed to Hippocrates, which is that
organisms left alone can often heal
themselves. Wikipedia

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Natural Medicine: Philosophy and Principles

Natural medicine is a health care which relies on a natural way of

healing of a person. It can also be referred to as naturopathy; it is a form of
alternative medicine which involves homeopathy, herbalism, acupuncture,
diet and lifestyle counselling, and more. The body heals itself, and the
nature provides the body with its ability.
 Homeopathy - is a treatment based on the use of highly diluted
substance, which practitioners claim can cause body to heal itself.
 Herbalism - refers to folk and traditional medicinal practice based on
the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as
phytotherapy.
 Acupuncture - Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a
key component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles
are inserted into the body.

The six principles of naturopathic medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a system that

uses natural remedies to help the body
heal itself.

 First Do No Harm
Core to all medical practice is the desire to help the human form and
condition. It is done by utilizing the most natural, least invasive and
least toxic therapies.

 The Healing Power of Nature

Recognize the value of our natural world in assisting the healing
process. Utilize substances that originate in nature, and also
incorporate a healthy natural environment as foundational to human
health.

 Identify and Treat the Causes

There is a time and place for symptom suppression, however most
naturopathic patients will benefit from identifying the underlying
causes of illness and removing obstacles to cure.

 Doctor as Teacher
Naturopathic doctors elevate patient health literacy. It means that
they are part of the team helping patients to have a better
understanding of what it takes to be and stay well. Through education
and a trust-based relationship, patients better understand the steps
they need to take to achieve and maintain health.

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  Treat the Whole Person
Naturopathic doctors understand the interconnectedness of our body,
our environment and our lifestyle on total health. It is only through
this whole-person-based approach that they seek to restore balance
and health.

 Prevention
Naturopathic medicine affirms that it is better to prevent illness and
suffering whenever possible. Through their comprehensive practice,
they combine all six principles in order to identify potential areas of
imbalance and teach patients how to get well and stay well.

ACTIVITY 1

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 Philosophy of 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.
Figure for reference

REMEMBER

Appreciating the main Philosophy of Massage will let you understand

that our body has its own way of healing. There are natural remedies that
we can use to aid us in healing.

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.

Doctor as Teacher
The basic philosophy of massage Naturopathic doctors elevates patient health
is about the complete health and literacy. It means that they are part of the
team helping patients to have a better
well-being of a person. understanding of what it takes to be and stay
well.

1. 2.

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 Acupuncture refers to folk and Herbalism is a treatment based on the
traditional medicinal practice based on use of highly diluted substance, which
the use of plants and plant extracts.
Herbalism is also known as practitioners claim can cause body to
phytotherapy. heal itself.

3. 4.

Naturopathic medicine is a
system that uses natural
remedies to help the body heal
itself.

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.

POST TEST
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Direction: Read and understand the questions carefully. Choose the letter
of the best answer. Write it on the space provided.
1. Treatment based on the use of highly diluted substance which
practitioners claim can cause body to heal itself.
A. Counseling C. Diet
B. Homeopathy D. Surgery
2. Core to all medical practice is the desire to help the human form and
condition.
A. Doctor as Teacher C. Identify and Treat the Causes
B. First do No harm D. The healing power of Nature
3. Organisms left alone can often heal themselves. It was derived from
Latin phrase ____________.
A. Ad astra per aspera C. Carpe Vinum
B. Carpe Deim D. Vis Medicatrix Naturae
4. Latin phrase Vis Medicatrix naturae is attributed to ____________.
A. Ambroise Paré C. Johann Mezgner
B. Hippocrates D. Per Henrik Ling
5. It is a system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself.
A. Acupuncture C. Naturophatic
B. Herbalism D. Wellness Massage
6. Naturopathy involves the following except
A. Acupuncture C. Homeopathy
B. Herbalism D. Surgery

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 7. A form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into
the body.
A. Acupuncture C. Herbalism
B. Diet D. Homeopathy
8. It is traditional medicinal practice based on the use of plants and
plant extracts.
A. Counseling C. Homeopathy
B. Herbalism D. Lifestyle
9. Principle which elevates patient health literacy.
A. Doctor as Teacher C. Identify and Treat the Causes
B. First do No harm D. The healing power of Nature
10. What is the basic philosophy of massage?
A. Explores issues in theory, research, and practice within the field
of health sciences.
B. Examines the goals, forms, methods, and meaning of education.
C. It is to have a complete health and well-being of a person.
D. Promotion of optimal human health and function through the
application of scientific principles

Good Job! You finished answering

the Post-test. You can compare your
answers to the given Answer Key at
the end of this module. Keep going
and enjoy learning!

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Name: ______________________________________ School: __________________________

Gr. & Sec.: _________________________________ Teacher: _________________________

NATURAL WAY OF HEALING

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 are the Philosophy of Wellness Massage?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.

2. How can nature or natural method help us in healing?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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 __________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

3. Why should we learn the capability of our body to heal it?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

“Health is the Greatest of Human Blessings”
--Hippocrates
Especially in this time of pandemic, we should value
our health not only for us but for our loved ones.

LESSON 2: UNIVERSAL LAWS AND NATURAL LAWS

EXPECTATIONS

You will learn and discover the connection of human, nature and universe.
Specifically, this module will help you to:

 State clearly the healing and health concepts of wellness massage

 Describe the three faculties and the five elements of massage
 Appreciate the various ways of healing in the Philippines

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

1. The body is composed of three faculties except

A. Body B. Conscience C. Mind D. Soul
2. This element helps to cleanse the toxins from our body.
A. Earth B. Fire C. Metal D. Wood
3. A holistic, transformative process of repair and recovery in mind,
body, and spirit resulting to positive change.
A. Cupping B. Harmony C. Healing D. Macrocosm

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 4. An ancient art of Filipino healing by touch. It comes from a Filipino
term meaning healer.
A. Dagdagay B. Hilot C. Tawas D. Ventosa
5. This method is based from ancient Chinese alternative treatment of
massage practice in China over 3000 years ago.
A. Ayurveda B. Hilot C. Suob D. Ventosa
6. Where does Dagdagay originated?
A. Camiguin B. Guimaras C. Mountain Prov. D. Zambales
7. What do you think is the most common reason why people in rural
areas prefer traditional healing instead of scientific method?
A. Accessibility B. Distance C. Financial D. Trust
8. They specialize techniques in fracture, sprain and other
musculoskeletal condition.
A. Albularyo B. Manghihilot C. Suob D. Tawas
9. The hot stone massage practice began among the Hindus in India
approximately 5,000 years ago, and was called _____________.
A. Anma B. Ayurveda C. Petrissage D. Shiatsu
10. The macrocosm stands as the _____________.
A. Kalawakan C. Pagpapahalaga
B. Pagkakaisa D. Sangkatauha
11. It is the Filipino version of the steam bath. It has been utilized in
various Filipino ethnic groups to drive away elements of illnesses.
A. Dagdagay B. Suob C. Tawas D. Ventosa
12. A “witch doctor” commonly found in rural areas here in our country.
A. Albularyo B. Manghihilot C. Suob D. Tawas
13. Uses local suctions on the skin to eliminate stagnation of the blood
A. Cupping Therapy C. Sleep Therapy
B. Physical Therapy D. Steam Therapy
14. The following are the benefits of hot stone massage except
A. Alleviate muscle pain C. Promotes sleep
B. Hasten mother’s healing D. Therapy for stress
15. Suob is a postpartum ritual care done by magpapaanak to _______.
A. Alleviate muscle pain C. Improve hormonal imbalance
B. Hasten mother’s healing D. Relieves muscle tension

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!

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 LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

“WORD HUNT”

Direction: Find and circle the philosophy and principle of Wellness Massage.
The names are hidden in the grid may be in horizontal, vertical, diagonal and
backwards.

N A B Y T D F I S E T A R C O P P I H

A B C F I S K J K O P M E M A E M A O

T D T U A M W C B L M S G M I G M I M

U E M A P I L K F G F I S K U S K U E

R G M I O U F I S E G L L A I L A I O

O S K U T Y N A I N E A M W C M W C P

P L A I N I F C O E L B R Q X R Q X A

A M W C N A M W T S P R E O L E O L T

T R Q X N T H O P U I E E M A E M A H

H E O L P N A S B R R H E A M W C M Y

Y E M A N A M W C F E E E M A E M A O

HIPPOCRATES HERBALISM ACUPUNCTURE

NATUROPATHY HOMEOPATHY

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

In this topic, we will learn about the Universal Laws and Naturals Laws in
Massage. You will be given a deeper understanding with the relation
between our body, the nature, and the universe. And also the different
modalities in healing.

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 LEARNING CONTENT
Health Concept

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-

being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is a positive
concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical
capacities.”
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150999

Harmony of Three Faculties

(Mind, Body and Soul)

Mind is the element of Body is the physical The soul is the core of
a person that enables structure of a person or our being. We can never
them to be aware of an animal. It is designed experience happiness
the world. It is the to communicate its needs, by suppressing our
faculty of dislikes, problems spirit and our soul. It is
consciousness and through sensory spiritual, emotional or
thought mechanism perception. Our actions intellectual energy or
intensity, especially as
that drives our are directed towards
revealed in a work of art
physical body to satisfying our desires that
or an artistic
experience or do are highlighted through
performance.
something. the sense of sight, smell,
taste, touch, and hearing.

A body is composed of three faculties which should be in harmonious

relation for a person to be considered healthy. If one will not function well,
the person will either be physically or mentally unhealthy.

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 Here are some scenarios or situations that we can encounter which may
affect our mind and later on affect the physical body.

Factors that we
may experience
that will upset
our emotional
state.

Financial Problem

Early or
Unexpected
Suffering from pregnancy
a disease

https://www.google.com/search?q=bea
uty+girl+thinkinig+about+any+clip+art

This illustration shows the common symptoms that we may experience

when we are on a hard situation or challenge. Our body tend to react on
whatever we have in our mind.

General Pain

https://classroomclipart.com/clipart-
view/Clipart/Health/woman-suffering-
with-headache_jpg.htm

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 ACTIVITY 1
Direction: List down at least 10 happy moments that you
experienced. List down at least 10 challenging moments/situations
that happened to you. In a form of illustration, show what you will do
or where do you want to go to feel relax.

BALANCE OF FIVE ELEMENTS

(Fire, Water, Air, Metal and Earth)

https://www.holistictherapyealing.co.uk/single-post/2014/08/29/Five-Elements-Cycle

The Chinese believe there are five seasons - Autumn, Winter, Spring,
Summer (the four we commonly talk about) and Late Summer. Behind each
of the seasons there is an elemental energy; the Five Elements - Fire,
Earth, Metal, Water and Wood actually creating each of them.

https://www.5element.com.au/The_5_Elements_and_Meridians.html#:~:text=The
%20Chinese%20believe%20there%20are,actually%20creating%20each%20of%20t

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In this table, you will see the connection between the elements, season and the
organs of our body.

ORGANS IN Body’s reaction during the

ELEMENTS SEASON
THE BODY season

We cleanse our body of

SPRING LIVER toxins.

WOOD
We adapt to high
temperatures, and the body
SUMMER HEART
loses water and must be
FIRE
strengthened

We use treatments and

LATE
SPLEEN rituals with the aim of
SUMMER mineralization
EARTH
We compensate for what we
have lost in the previous
AUTUMN LUNGS period and look for body and
facial treatments.

METAL
We try to maintain a balance
between the body and cold
environment by using
WINTER KIDNEYS
treatments and rituals that
will strengthen our organism
WATER and help it fight possible flu
and colds.

Activity 2

Direction: Make your own collage that will show the balance and
connection of five elements with our body. You can cut or draw the
pictures. This will serve as your Performance Task#1. Read the scoring
rubric as your basis in doing and in grading your output.

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 Scoring Rubric in assessing learners’ output

CRITERIA Excellent Very Good Good Fair

5pts 4pts 3pts 2pts

DESIGN AND The output has The output has The output has The design and
ORGANIZATION a remarkable a good design a design and organization of
design, complete and well- information. the output is
and well- organized confusing to
organized information. the reader.
information.

NEATNESS Presented neat Presented neat Presented neat Presented neat

and organized and organized and organized and organized
without with few with several with many
erasures, folds erasures, folds erasures, folds erasures, folds
or smudges. or smudges. or smudges. or smudges.

TIMELINESS Submitted on or Submitted 1 Submitted 2 Submitted 3

ahead the day delayed on days delayed days delayed &
expected the expected on the expected beyond on the
deadline deadline deadline expected
deadline

Total points: ______

LEARNING CONTENT

Healing Concept

Healing is a holistic, transformative process of repair and recovery

in mind, body, and spirit resulting to positive change.
Valuing Process “Pagpapahalaga”

The Theory of Macrocosm(Kalawakan) and Microcosm(Sangkatauhan)

Filipino traditional healers believe that the universe (macrocosm-kalawakan)

and humankind (microcosm-sangkatauhan) are interlinked and intertwined.
Whatever happens in the universe has an effect on humankind and vice
versa. Thus, humankind must respect nature and the environment. Any
disrespectful or disruption of these basic positive relationship will lead to
disease, destruction, disaster or death.

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 Traditional Healing is generally considered the oldest healing art
by our Native Filipino. The “manghihilot” can identify what ailments a
person’s body is suffering from by using methods such as pulse
reading “pagpupulso” phremology, stool/urine/perspiration analysis,
and hot and cold analysis. This practiced has been from one
generation to another. They are passing the knowledge to their
relatives to another relative through hands-on practice.

HILOT

Hilot is an ancient art of Filipino healing by touch. It comes from a

Filipino term meaning healer. It is a traditional practice which is associated
with elder healers. Manghihilot is a person who performs the healing who
serves as the caregiver in the community. It is one of oldest forms of healing
in the Philippines. They act as midwife, a chiropractor, or massage therapist
to promote health and healing.

• Benefits of Hilot
- Resets dislocated/sprained joints
- Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal ailments
- Aids in giving birth and in recovering after delivery
- Relaxes stressed muscles
- Reduces muscle pain
- Relieves stress
- Improves circulation
- Improves skin appearance

• Common Ingredients used of Hilot Therapy

- Virgin Coconut Oil
- Warm Banana Leaves

Here in the Philippines, especially in the rural areas where

hospitals are hard to reach, they just depend with our albularyo and
manghihilot who are referred to as “general practioners” in most of the
barrios. They are said to be knowledgeable in most of the folkloric
modalities, usually versed in the used of medicinal herbs found in the area.

HILOT

MANGHIHILOT MAGPAPAANAK
(Chiropractic (Midwife)
Practitioner)

Specializes:
Specializes techniques in:
 Pre-natal visits
 Sprains (pilay)
 Fracture (bali)  Delivering baby
 Performs suob
 Musculoskeletal
rituals
conditions

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 Suob is the Filipino version of the steam bath. It has
been utilized in various Filipino ethnic groups to drive
away elements of illnesses (like the lamig) by boiling a
mixture of salt, herbs and flowers and letting the
therapeutic mixture vaporize inside a large thick cloth
that envelops the body. Suob is also a ritual of
postpartum care performed by magpapaanak two to
three weeks after childbirth. They believe it hasten the
mother's return to health and healing of her obstetrical
wounds. http://www.stuartxchange.com/Suob.html

During this time of pandemic, some of the Filipino survivors believed that steam therapy
or “suob” helped them recover from the virus. It is done by inhaling salt water on a basin while
using a piece of cloth to cover one’s head and shoulders and enclose the steam. According to
them, a week after being affected they feel better.
However, pediatric pulmonologist and sleep specialist Dr. Rolando dela Eva said there
was no strong evidence to prove that steam therapy helps cure COVID-19

ALBULARYO – is a “witch doctor” commonly found in rural areas here in

the Philippines. It is a tradition and because of chronic economic
constraints, the albularyos are the general practitioners, the primary
dispensers of health care. As with other healers, there is usually a history of
a healer in the family-line, their healing a continuum of a "calling," the
power or ability bestowed by a supernatural being, often, attributed to the
Holy Spirit. Often lacking in formal education, his skills are based on and
honed from hand-me-down practices and lore, with a long period of
understudy or apprenticeship with a family elder or a local healer. People
tend to go to them because of financial. Most of them don’t ask for any
amount of money. One of the reason also is that hospitals are very far from
the barrios.

How is it performed?
Each albularyo has their unique way of healing. Here are some
examples of those.
 bulong and orasyon
 use of herbal medicinal plants
 art of pulse taking as diagnosis.

You can watch this documentary for more examples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkbTXnpmaS8

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 Other Types of Hilot

“DAGDAGAY” Foot Hilot Massage

Traditional massage that originated from Igorots and the Indigenous

Tribes of Mountain Province. Is is an authentic foot massage that has made
its way into modern natural therapy.

Medium used BENEFITS PROCEDURE

 therapy for stress
 boost immune system
 improve hormonal
imbalance and
depressive disorder
Dagdagay- made up of
 improve blood
two rattan or bamboo Done by rolling and
circulation.
sticks. scratching
movement.
Photo from Shoppee

VENTOSA/CUPPING METHOD

This method is based from ancient Chinese alternative treatment of

massage practice in China over 3000 years ago. Cupping therapy uses local
suctions on the skin to eliminate stagnation of the blood flow.

Medium used BENEFITS PROCEDURE

Relieves the following: DRY METHOD
-involves heating the cups inside
 back & neck pain with flammable substances like
 stiff muscles paper, alcohol or open
flames; and quickly placing these
 anxiety warmed cups upside down on the
skin
 fatigue WET METHOD
 migraines -creates a mild suction by
applying a heated pump or cup
 rheumatism on the skin for three minutes.
After removing the cups, the
 used for weight loss practitioner performs minor
and cellulites incisions using a cupping scalpel.

treatment

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 HOT STONE HILOT MASSAGE

This method is considered the best practice in Hilot. The earliest

use of hot stones to improve health and relaxation took place in
India. The practice began among the Hindus in India approximately 5,000 years
ago, and was called Ayurveda.

Medium used BENEFITS PROCEDURE

 relieve muscle
tension
 reduce stress
 promotes sleep
 boost immunity

Sedimentary rocks Stones are being

immersed in hot water
and then placed into
specific parts of the body

This illustration shows the

ten herbal plants approved
under Republic Act 8423
also known as TAMA –
Traditional and Alternative
Medicine Act of 1997.

ACTIVITY 3
Direction: Watch videos/documentaries about “Albularyo or Faith Healing” in
the Philippines. Then ask you parents or any family member if they have
experience with hilot, albularyo or faith healer. Make a paragraph.
These are your guide questions:
1. What are the mediums used by “albularyo” or faith healer?
2. How do they cure illnesses?
3. Why is learning the traditional way of healing important?

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 CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Direction: Rearrange the letter in the box to form the word that describe
each statement. Write the answer on your quiz notebook.

1. They are called the “witch doctors” usually found in the rural areas.

R A A L U D Y B L

2. Filipino version of stream theraphy.

S B O U

3. Element of a person which enables to be aware of the world.

D I M N

4. They are able to identify what ailments a person’s body is suffering

from by using methods such as pulse reading “pagpupulso” etc,

H I M A H I N G T O L

5. Made up of two bamboo or rattan sticks.

G A Y A D G A D

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 5 points
Congratulations! Very Good. But if you got a score below 3, go back again to
the lesson and study harder. I know you can do it! 😊😊

Post - Test
Direction: Read and understand the questions carefully and encircle the
letter of the best answer.

1. A holistic, transformative process of repair and recovery in mind,

body, and spirit resulting to positive change.
A. Cupping B. Harmony C. Healing D. Macrocosm
2. An ancient art of Filipino healing by touch. It comes from a Filipino
term meaning healer.
A. Dagdagay B. Hilot C. Tawas D. Ventosa
3. The hot stone massage practice began among the Hindus in India
approximately 5,000 years ago, and was called _____________.
A. Anma B. Ayurveda C. Petrissage D. Shiatsu

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4. The macrocosm stands as the _____________.
A. Kalawakan B.Pagpapahalaga C. Pagkakaisa D. Sangkatauha
5. The following are the benefits of hot stone massage except
A. Alleviate muscle pain C. Promotes sleep
B. Hasten mother’s healing D. Therapy for stress
6. What do you think is the most common reason why people in rural
areas prefer traditional healing instead of scientific method?
A. Accessibility B. Distance C. Financial D. Trust
7. They specialize techniques in fracture, sprain and other
musculoskeletal condition.
A. Albularyo B. Manghihilot C. Suob D. Tawas
8. Uses local suctions on the skin to eliminate stagnation of the blood
A. Cupping Therapy C. Sleep Therapy
B. Physical Therapy D. Steam Therapy
9. Suob is a postpartum ritual care done by magpapaanak to _______.
A. Alleviate muscle pain C. Improve hormonal imbalance
B. Hasten mother’s healing D. Relieves muscle tension
10. The body is composed of three faculties except
A. Body B. Conscience C. Mind D. Soul
11. This element helps to cleanse the toxins from our body.
A. Earth B. Fire C. Metal D. Wood
12. This method is based from ancient Chinese alternative treatment of
massage practice in China over 3000 years ago.
A. Ayurveda B. Hilot C. Suob D. Ventosa
13. Where does Dagdagay originated?
A. Camiguin B. Guimaras C. Mountain Prov. D. Zambales
14. It is the Filipino version of the steam bath. It has been utilized in
various Filipino ethnic groups to drive away elements of illnesses.
A. Dagdagay B. Suob C. Tawas D. Ventosa
15. A “witch doctor” commonly found in rural areas here in our country.
A. Albularyo B. Manghihilot C. Suob D. Tawas

REMEMBER

Look around the environment and feel the connection

with nature. Healing begins within us. How do we live, and
the way we react reflects our state of health. The three
faculties must in harmony, for us to live peaceful and
healthy life. Our ancestors have unique way of healing
using and depending in the nature.

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REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET NO. 2

Name: ______________________________________ School: __________________________

Gr. & Sec.: _________________________________ Teacher: _________________________

LOOK AROUND AND FEEL THE NATURE AND UNIVERSE HEALING YOU

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

Guide Question/s:
1. What are the three faculties? Briefly explain its relation.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

2. What are the health and healing concepts?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

3. How do you think traditional healing helped the people specially in the
rural areas?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. Why should we appreciate the healing concept of our ancestors?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

“The natural healing force within each one of us is the
greatest force in getting well.
Our food should be our medicine.
Our medicine should be our food”.
--Hippocrates
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 References
BOOK
 Philosophy of Massage
 David-Basbas, Leonora, Del Rosario-Patiňo, Learning and Living in the 21st
Century Beauty Care Services: Wellness Massage, REX BOOKSTORE, pp 17-18
 Health Concepts
 David-Basbas, Leonora, Del Rosario-Patiňo, Learning and Living in the 21st
Century Beauty Care Services: Wellness Massage, REX BOOKSTORE, pp 26-28
 Healing Concepts
 David-Basbas, Leonora, Del Rosario-Patiňo, Learning and Living in the 21st
Century Beauty Care Services: Wellness Massage, REX BOOKSTORE, pp 29-33

LINKS
 https://aanmc.org/6-
principles/#:~:text=Naturopathic%20Principles&text=Core%20to%20all%20medical%20pract
ice,scope%20or%20level%20of%20skill.
 https://www.trivedieffect.com/inspiration-blog/soul-mind-and-body/
 http://www.visitopatija.net/en/wellness/five-
elements#:~:text=Five%20elements%20for%20health%20and,of%20the%20body%20and%2
0balance.
 https://wellnesseducationblog.wordpress.com/health-concepts-of-massage/
 http://learn.healthpro.com/hilot-massage/
 http://pitahc.gov.ph/
 http://stuartxchange.com/Albularyo.html
 https://breezemassage.ph/ventosa-massage/
 https://emtcqc.wordpress.com/short-courses/dagdagay/

Acknowledgements
Writer/s: Beverly S. Garcia, Teacher I Victorino Mapa 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: PHILOSOPHY OF MASSAGE

PRE-TEST CHECKING YOUR POST TEST
1. B UNDERSTANDING
1. B
2. C 1. √ 2. B
3. D
2. √ 3. D
4. C 4. B
3. HERBALISM
5. A 5. D
6. B 4. HOMEOPATHY
5. √ 6. D
7. A 7. A
8. B 8. B
9. B 9. A
10. D 10. C

LESSON 2: UNIVERSAL LAWS AND NATURAL

LAWS
N A B Y T D F I S E T A R C O P P I H
PRE-TEST POST-TEST
1. B 1. C A B C F I S K J K O P M E M A E M A O
2. D 2. B
3. C 3. B T D T U A M W C B L M S G M I G M I M
4. B 4. A
U E M A P I L K F G F I S K U S K U E
5. D 5. B
6. C 6. C R G M I O U F I S E G L L A I L A I O
7. C 7. B
8. B 8. A O S K U T Y N A I N E A M W C M W C P
9. B 9. B
10. B P L A I N I F C O E L B R Q X R Q X A
10. A
11. B 11. D
A M W C N A M W T S P R E O L E O L T
12. A 12. D
13. A 13. C T R Q X N T H O P U I E E M A E M A H
14. B 14. B
15. B 15. A H E O L P N A S B R R H E A M W C M Y

Y E M A N A M W C F E E E M A E M A O

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

1. ALBULARYO 2. SUOB 3. MIND

4. MANGHIHILOT 5. DAGDAGAY

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