Providing post advice and post services to hilot clients

WEB SCRIPT HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
Sector: HILOT (WELLNESS MASSAGE) NC II
Qualification:
Unit of Competency: Provide post advice and post-services to hilot clients
Module Title:
Providing post advice and post-services to hilot clients
Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify products and services
2. Explain product and services knowledge
Developer/s: 3. Recommend specialized products and services
4. Perform aftercare service
5. Administer service

Irene P. Mendoza

TITLE Identify products and Services

OBJECTIVES At the end of this module you should be able to:
INTRODUCTION 1. Identify and explain the products use in hilot wellness massage in
accordance with workplace procedures
2. Identified products and range of services and their benefits and
comparative advantage.

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to advise on
post hilot wellness services.

Lesson 1 Introduction on Pre-blended aromatic plant oils
Topic 1
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to
promote health and well-being. Sometimes it’s called essential oil therapy.
Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of
the body, mind, and spirit. It enhances both physical and emotional health.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy works through the sense of smell and skin absorption using
products such as these:

• diffusers
• aromatic spritzers
• inhalers
• bathing salts
• body oils, creams, or lotions for massage or topical application
• facial steamers
• hot and cold compresses
• clay masks

You can use these alone or in any combination.

Diffuser

Aromatic spritzers Inhaler

Bathing Salts Body Oil Facial Steamer

Hot and Cold Compress Clay Mask

Aromatherapy benefits

Aromatherapy has an array of benefits. It’s said to:
• manage pain
• improve sleep quality
• reduce stress, agitation, and anxiety
• soothe sore joints
• treat headaches and migraines
• alleviate side effects of chemotherapy
• ease discomforts of labor
• fight bacteria, virus, or fungus
• improve digestion
• improve hospice and palliative care
• boost immunity

REFERENCE:
Aroma Therapy uses and Benefits Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson,
PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT on May 15, 2018 — Written by Emily

Media Cronkleto. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-
Topic 2 aromatherapy
INFOG: What is Aromatherapy?

Exfoliants

Exfoliation removes dead cells, taking dullness and flakiness with it and revealing
a new layer of glowing, healthy skin.

Basic Benefits of Body Exfoliation

Exfoliation is, at its simplest definition, the removal of dead skin cells. It is a
process that not only helps many skin conditions, but also has numerous health
benefits. Exfoliation is a necessary part of skin care and a key step in maintaining
the skin's best condition.

1. Clearing Blemishes and Clogged Pores – Clogged pores are caused by
the trapping of excess sebum and keratin in the skin.

2. Healing and Preventing Ingrown Hairs – By removing the top layer of skin,
exfoliation can assist not only in getting rid of ingrown hairs, but also in
revealing the newer skin underneath.

3. Increasing Blood Circulation – Many exfoliation techniques involve slight
pressure and circulatory motions. This movement helps to increase blood
circulation within the body.

Step-By-Step Procedure
1. Prepare the aesthetic bed by first laying down a blanket, followed by a
sheet, plastic, and two towels
2. Have the client lie on top of the towels, allowing them time to get
comfortable and relaxed.
3. Put on a clean pair of gloves and use a spatula to mix together six to eight
scoops of a salt scrub and six to eight pumps of a moisturizing lotion.
4. Check the client's skin for lesions, cuts, and scratches, making note to
avoid those areas.
5. Apply the scrub to one section of one side of the body at a time – starting
with the feet and working up the body – by pulling back the blanket, sheet,
and plastic.
6. Exfoliate towards the heart in gentle, circular, clockwise motions in order
to prevent any discomfort.
7. Proceed to massage the salt scrub mixture, letting it seep into the skin.
8. Once both sides of the client's body have been fully exfoliated, gently
remove the bottom towel, rewrapping the client and positioning them into
a sitting stance.
9. Pull down the blanket to reveal their back and repeat the exfoliation
process, removing the top towel when finished.
10. Have the client wash their body without soap so that the minerals from the
treatment stay on the skin and continue to work
11. In the absence of a shower, either the professional or the client can gently
wipe the client's skin with a warm, wet towel to remove the salt.
12. Hydrate the client’s skin with a quality moisturizer, massaging the lotion
into the skin towards the heart.

Media REFERENCE:
Topic 3
A Step-by-Step: Full Body Salt Scrub Written by Lina Kennedy Published in
Exfoliation. Retrieved from: https://www.dermascope.com/exfoliation/a-step-
by-step-full-body-salt-scrub

VID: A Step-by-Step: Full Body Salt Scrub

Mud/Clays

When mud and massage are combined, the result is a sumptuous bodywork
session that reduces clients’ muscular tension and allows deep relaxation.
While mud treatments have historically been a spa experience, today’s
massage therapists can offer fango therapy—fango is the Italian word for
mud—even without a shower or wet table.

Fango Choices: Clay, mud, peat

Clay, mud, and peat have different therapeutic properties, and all of these
products can be used in the fango therapy treatment

- Clay is mainly mineral and is the most stimulating of the fango
substances

- Mud is mainly mineral in origin, like clay, it contains 2–4 percent organic
substances, which play an important role in its therapeutic use.

- Peat is therapeutically the most active of the three fango substances and
beneficial for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Mud Massage Procedure
1. Begin the treatment with the client in the prone position.
2. Drape the client’s gluteals.
3. Dry brush the legs, working from the ankle to the hip, then dry brush the
back.
4. Apply a layer of warm fango to the posterior body, working from one
ankle up the posterior leg to the back and around to the second leg
5. Add warm water to your gloved hands if the mud starts to get sticky as
you massage.
6. When you massage the back, move the plastic drape to cover the legs to
keep the client warm.
7. Place six hot moist towels over the fango
8. Use compression strokes to loosen the fango
9. Remove the fango from the client
10. Blot the client with a dry hand towel, and apply moisture lotion

Media 11. Repeat the dry brush and fango massage steps on anterior body areas
Topic 4 and cover the client in plastic and a blanket

Media 12. Remove the fango with hot moist towels using the same methods applied
Topic 5 to the posterior body. Apply moisture lotion to the skin.

13. Finish the treatment with a neck and shoulder massage and spritz an
aroma mist in a high arch over the client to fill the room with a refreshing
scent and to signal the end of the service.

REFERENCES:
Mud Massage�Yes, Even Without a Wet Table
By Anne Williams. Retrieved from
https://www.abmp.com/textonlymags/article.php?article=501

VID: Spa Covers Your Body In A Mud Mask

HERBAL BATH AND POULTICES (WRAPPING)

Herbal baths can
- relax the body, stimulate blood flow
- calm the emotions
- moisturize the skin
- aid digestion
- heal various other complaints

Adding herbal infusions (strong teas) and essential oils to your bath is an easy
way to get the healing properties of herbal plants into your daily routine. Also
try herbal salt scrubs to rejuvenate the skin.

DETOXIFYING HERBAL WRAP

Herbal therapies help relieve muscle stiffness and joint soreness, promote
relaxation and aid in detoxification. In this treatment, you’ll be wrapped in warm,
steamy sheets soaked in herbs and receive a a brief energy point and scalp
massage

REFERENCE: Herbal baths, salt scrubs, and facials in herbal medicine
Retrieved from https://www.everygreenherb.com/herbalBaths.html

INFOG: Herbal baths, salt scrubs, and facials in herbal medicine

Minerals (alum, incense, etc.)

MINERAL SOAKS
A highly concentrated mix of minerals formulated to release muscle tension,
balance body chemistry, reduce water retention, and improve circulation.
Minerals are absorbed while toxins are released.

Soak in the therapeutic powers of minerals high in magnesium as this powerful
solution is absorbed through your skin and right down to your cells. This exotic
combination of salt’s and clay’s cleanse’s deep into skin’s pore’s, eliminating
symptoms of unbalanced skin and toxic conditions accumulated from unhealthy
lifestyle habits.

Directions:
- Place 3-4 shakes directly into warm bath water.
-Best if bath is taken immediately after dispensed, before evaporation of
essential oil scent occurs.
- Best when used in conjunction with ‘Detox Me’ regimen.
- Consult your doctor if using this product as a mineral bath therapy treatment.

REFERENCE:
Mineral Soak. Retrieved from: https://artisanskinrevolution.com/products/mineral-

soak?contact%5Btags%5D=prospect%2Cnewsletter&form_type=customer&variant=27
576376902#contact_form

Media VID: See What Happens When You Soak Your Feet In Epsom Salt Water
Topic 6
HERBAL TEAS AND BEVERAGES
As the second most consumed beverage on earth after water, tea is deeply
embedded in Eastern culture. In China and Japan, drinking tea has been a way
of life since ancient times.

In the spaholic world, tea is a staple drink primarily because of its health and
therapeutic benefits. It is usually offered hot or cold after a relaxing massage to
rid the body of any accumulated materials in the muscles left during the
massage session.

KINDS OF TEA BENEFIT
Chamomile tea Soothe troubled
stomachs, and as a
gentle sleep aid.

Jasmine A powerful antioxidant
Peppermint that helps protect the
Lemongrass body against damage
and free radicals. It also
calms the nerves,
reduces fat and
cholesterol absorption,
and helps prevent
cancer.

Has antibacterial,
antimicrobial and
antiseptic properties.
Just the aroma of
peppermint tea can help
relieve symptoms of
colds and headaches
Ideal for those suffering
from insomnia, as it
induces relaxation and
promotes sleep. It also
aids in digesting food,
and acts as a natural
diuretic that keeps
kidneys and bladders
working properly.

Lavender Relieve stress and

headaches. It also

releases essential oils

that may help relieve

migraine. It likewise

helps address intestinal

disorders and

indigestion, and relieves

sleep disorders.
REFERENCE: Lifestyle INQ. Chamomile, jasmine, peppermint: A spaholic’s

guide to tea By: Emma Rose Policarpio Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:52 AM

May 07, 2013

Retrieved from:

https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/102151/chamomile-jasmine-peppermint-a-spaholics-

guide-to-tea/#ixzz6NQy9dUWt

Media INFOG: Chamomile, jasmine, peppermint: A spaholic’s guide to tea
LESSON 2
Introduction EXPLAIN PRODUCT AND SERVICES KNOWLEDGE

Topic 1 In this lesson, product knowledge is an essential sales skill. Understanding your
products' features allows you to present their benefits accurately and
persuasively. Clients respond to enthusiastic sales staff who are passionate
about their products and eager to share the benefits with them.
Massage Marketing
As a massage therapist, you know how tough it can be to expand your
customer base at a time when many consumers are tightening their belts and
cutting back on services that they tend to view as optional. When marketing
your massage business, it is important to communicate how your product or
service stands out from your competitors, and whatever substitute products and
services are on the market. These substitutes are your competition.

If you offer relaxation massage, your indirect competition is any alternative that
the customer could use to solve their stress problem. This could include:
exercise, taking a hot bath, meditation, music, socializing with friends, alcohol
or other drugs, vacation, or a hundred other options.

Some of these alternatives are healthier than others, but they are still a viable
option to massage that your client may consider. You must show how and why
massage is better than these alternatives.

The massage product or service that you offer the entire client experience that
you provide, including:

How easy it is to schedule an appointment
How the client is greeted
Any client assessment that you do
The setting, ambiance, and equipment you use
The massage itself, and how you address their needs
How the clients feel when they leave

Media The second “P” of marketing is how you price your massage therapy services.
Topic 2 There are a lot of things to consider when setting your prices. One
consideration is how much it costs you to give the massage.

Competing services will also affect your prices. If everyone in your community is
charging Php299.00 per 1 hour massage, it will be hard for you to attract
customers if you charge Php400 per hour. You can do it, but you will have to
communicate to your potential customers why your massage service is more
valuable.

Place refers how your service or product is distributed. For a massage
business, this could be at your office, your home, or the client’s home if you
offer mobile massage. Or it could be at onsite events if you offer corporate chair
massage.

Convenience is a big consideration for most massage clients. The customer’s
demand for convenience will increase as they have more options.

Knowing your products and services is an essential component of massage
business success. people won’t automatically line up to be your client, no
matter how awesome of a massage therapist you are.

There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things
happen, and there are people who wonder what happened.

To be successful, you need to be a person who makes things happen.

REFERENCE: How To Get Massage Clients And Market Your Business.
MBLExGuide. Retrieved from: https://mblexguide.com/how-to-get-massage-clients-
and-market-your-business/

INFOG: How To Get Massage Clients And Market Your Business
Body Services

You only make one first impression. The most successful massage therapists
and spas understand the importance of a long-term client. You may often
wonder why a client tried your service once and never came back. Was it the
location, the price, too much small talk, not enough small talk, the massage
itself? Did you relieve all their stress and pain? Sometimes you may never know
– but there are several things you can do to improve your retention.

How deep are you asking questions and understanding their perfect massage?
- Make sure to ask your clients how much pressure they want.
- Ask if they prefer more touch or less touch in specific areas (several
clients have have unique preferences about their feet, head or face)?

- Discover if your clients prefer more or less small talk. Some clients seem

to want a massage therapist, a personal therapist and a new best friend,
while other clients want complete peace and quiet.

- Have you ever asked your client to describe his or her perfect massage?
Asking deeper questions may give you more insight on what each of your
clients’ prioritize.

Media REFERENCE: Massage Business Ideas Posted In Health & Beauty Marketing
Topic 3 By Chelsea Haynes June 16, 2017 15:25. Retrieved from:
https://www.groupon.com/merchant/blog/massaging-client-retention-tips-massage-
therapists

INFOG: Massage Business Ideas

Wellness and Relaxation Techniques

Although Hilot is a deep-tissue massage the touch is gentle. The manghihilot,
intuitively scans the body with hand touching as a means to diagnose areas which
are energetically imbalanced. With this information in hand the manghihilot will
zero in on those areas to work on to give balance and relief. Each session is
unique because of the focus on treating problematic areas.

Hilot is not the typical massage a person would seek out as a relaxation form of
touch therapy. For this reason you will unlikely find this type of massage on a
typical "menu" of massages to choose from
in a spa setting. Its focus is to identify
problems in the body and correct them. A
Hilot session may result in easing stress
and relaxing tense muscles, but the
massage itself could actually be less than
relaxing... causing some deep tissue
discomfort. It is a matter of getting to the
source of pain and bringing balance.

Benefits of Hilot Massage
- Balance and Harmony
- De-stresses
- Improved Circulation
- Enhance Lifestyle
- Promote Overall Wellness

Health Conditions Treated with Hilot
- Muscle Tension
- Stress
- Post Pregnancy Recovery

Therapies that work hand-in-hand with Hilot include herbal treatments, cupping
therapy, and stress management.

Media Tools that may be incorporated into a Hilot treatment are coconut oil or coconut-
laden banana leaves applied to the body in strips as a cleansing antiseptic, and
various massage devices to assist sustaining pressure on the body tissue and
kneading tense muscles.
REFERENCE: Learn Religion What is Hilot? By Phylameana lila Desy
Reiki Expert
Phylameana lila Desy, the author of "The Everything Guide to Reiki," is a
freelance writer, holistic healing consultant, intuitive counselor, and an energy
medicine practitioner.
OUR EDITORIAL PROCESS
Updated May 09, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-hilot-
1729136

INFOG: What is Hilot?

Exercise programs

Many therapists recommend clients to:
- Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours after a bodywork session
- Exercising after a session can both increase muscle soreness and
compromise the value of the soft-tissue work you’ve just received. -----
“Strenuous exercise" includes activities such as running, weight lifting, high
intensity aerobics, or power yoga classes.

Light exercise such as moderate walking, gentle stretching, or swimming laps at
an easy pace is OK for healthy individuals.

Topic 4

Media One widely accepted view in favor of this 24-hour recovery period is that
Topic 5 sustained pressure on connective tissue makes it more gel-like. The technical
term for this change is thixotropic effect. This state of increased softness lasts
about 24 hours, so high-intensity exercise may pull or move the tissue back to
old patterns or even induce new strain patterns.

REFERENCE: How Long Should I Wait to Exercise After a Massage or
Bodywork Session? By Ray Bishop Originally published in Body Sense
magazine, Spring/Summer 2007. Retrieved from:
https://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/how-long-should-i-wait-exercise-after-massage-or-
bodywork-session

INFOG

Diet and nutrition programs

Nutritional Therapy uses an assessment process to identify the body’s potential
nutritional deficiencies and determine a course of action to strengthen your
body naturally.

These imbalances or nutritional deficiencies are corrected through:
- diet

Topic 6 - lifestyle changes
- and targeted nutrients to obtain optimal function and health.
Media
Lesson 3 Healing through Nutritional Therapy takes dedication and a personal
Topic 1 commitment to make effective long lasting changes to your health and
wellbeing. Just as imbalances within the body take years to manifest into
symptoms, healing also takes time. Recognizing that we are all unique
biochemical individuals is the key to a successful program. Together we will
determine the best approach for YOU.

REFERENCE: Roots Nutrition and Massage
Retrieved from: https://www.rootsnutritionmassage.com/nutrition.html
Detoxification programs

There are a number of different massage therapies that also promotes
detoxification. One example of a detox massage is the lymphatic massage. The
lymphatic system is one of the main elimination systems of the body that is
integral in the detoxification process. It is responsible for the absorption of food
nutrients and also creates a waste disposal system in your body. Your therapist
uses strokes that that help your lymphatic system to clear dietary toxins and other
unwanted substances. Your massage therapist can help remove blockages in
your blood circulatory system. The toxic waste are actually by-products of stress,
dead cells, heavy metals and other excess debris.

A detox massage can also enhance your immune system, strengthen the
muscles and toughen your connective tissue. If your muscles are relaxed, then
your body is likely to detoxify and cleanse much better. An analogy can be drawn
here. Just imagine if you are constipated and your muscles are tense. Did you
not have a hard time trying to remove your bowels? When you are less stressed,
your organs including your digestive system and gastrointestinal tract, are likely
to perform at optimal levels. Under the skillful hands of your therapist, you can
end up feeling so relaxed that you may even fall asleep during the session.
REFERENCE: Detox Massage for Body Cleansing By: skleong
Retrieved from:
https://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/26558/alternative_medicine/detox_massage_f
or_body_cleansing.html

INFOG: Detox Massage for Body Cleansing

Recommend specialized products and services

Clients needs and condition are identified

Teach self-care. You should also share any self-care tips you might have during
the exit interview, particularly if a client remarks on how massage therapy has
helped. Can you put together a brief handout of common self-care techniques in
advance that you give clients after a session? Or, if they’re dealing with a chronic
health issue, do you have information you can share about how massage therapy
might help them manage symptoms? The goal here, as with intake, is to show
your clients you are invested in their health and well-being—not just their
business.

Stay in touch. After the massage therapy session, find meaningful ways to stay
in touch with your clients. If you have a Facebook page that clients subscribe to,
for example, share articles that are relevant to their needs. Do you have a client
with osteoarthritis? Share a link regarding how massage therapy has been shown
to help relieve pain.

Topic 2 REFERENCE: Better Client Communication. American Massage Therapy
Media Association. Retrieved from: https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-
Lesson 4 therapy-journal/better-client-communication/
Features and benefits of products and services are explained to
Topic 1 encourage clients to avail them.

Media The end of a massage session is a great time to get some feedback that can
help you create loyal clients.

Exit interview. Though an exit interview may sound formal, it’s a great way to
reinforce the benefits of massage therapy. Take a few brief moments to get a
client’s impressions of the massage session. Ask them questions that will help
focus their attention on how they’re feeling so they can connect improvement in
pain or relaxation with massage therapy. For example: “We worked to relieve
pain in your lower back this session. How would you rate your pain now?” Or:
“You noted on your intake that stress was one of the main reasons you came for
massage today. Are you feeling more relaxed now?” The goal is to connect the
dots for the client so they better understand the benefits of massage therapy—
and the need for regular appointments.

REFERENCE: Better Client Communication. American Massage Therapy
Association. Retrieved from: https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-
therapy-journal/better-client-communication/

INFOG: Better Client Communication

Perform aftercare service

New or regular clients with routine or special needs

After your massage treatment, client’s body and mind are in a relaxed state. To
ensure client receive maximum benefits from the treatment, it is recommended
that the client read and follow the aftercare advice sheet:

• Drink plenty of water after your treatment. This helps with dehydration,
lost

fluids, reduces fatigue, as well as helps eliminate toxins from your body.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine containing beverage for 12 hours, as
they

have dehydrating properties.
• Avoid strenuous activity for the next 12 hours, to help your body relax
and de-

stress further.
• Take time to do simple breathing exercise, for example the 4-7-8
breathing

technique.
• When sitting in front of a computer for longer than 20 minutes, stand up
to

stretch and gently warm up your joints. Fetch yourself a glass of water.
• Massage treatments work best, when performed on a regular basis.
Make

sure to book your next session promptly.

REFERENCE: Massage After Care Retrieved from:
https://www.thinkbalance.ch/massage-aftercare/

INFOG: Massage After Care

Clients who experienced adverse effects

When massage goes bad
So what could possibly go wrong? Massage can …

- directly cause new injuries, mostly bruises and nerve lesions (mostly
minor, but certainly not all, and again)

- aggravate existing injuries and chronic pain problems
- distract patients from more appropriate care
- mildly stress the nervous system
- probably cause rhabdomyolysis (too much protein released into the

bloodstream from crushed muscle)
- probably slightly impair athletic performance (or just do much less good

than a proper warmup)
- drain wallets (not an injury, but another kind of pain)
- distract patients from more appropriate health care

Topic 2

Media REFERENCE: Massage Therapy Side Effects Paul Ingraham, updated Jan 19,
Lesson 5 2020
Retrieved from: https://www.painscience.com/articles/massage-therapy-side-
Topic 1 effects.php

INFOG: Massage Therapy Side Effects
Administer Service

After Care Services

As a good therapist, advise your client on what to do after the massage to
ensure derive the maximum benefit and aid recovery.

These are some examples:

1. Drink plenty of water to remove toxins that are released during a
massage. You may notice a change to your urine frequency and colour
for a short time.

2. Don’t over-push yourself after the massage as it is not unusual to feel
tired and sleepy.

3. If you are worried about anything after a treatment contact your
therapist. A good therapist will welcome your call and feedback and use
this to help you further.

Media 4. If you are tender after a treatment, and often clients are for 2-3 days as
Topic 2 the body heals, you can use ice packs then heat packs alternately. This
can help to accelerate the healing and reduce any tenderness. Light
movement is also good to help the blood flow to and from the muscles.
Some clients like a hot bath and find that this soothes the muscles.
Sometimes the worse the treatment reaction the better the overall client
improvement that follows once the body has rebalanced.

5. If kinesiology taping has been used keep it on for a few days or until it
becomes itchy or uncomfortable. In some cases it can cause a skin
reaction. It’s ok to get the tape wet during showers etc but never dry tape
with a hair dryer.

6. Remember and comply with advice given regarding stretching or
strengthening exercises etc. If you forget or need clarification, contact
your therapist.

7. Undertake regular stretches – a little before a workout, and more fully
once the muscle is warm after a workout. The general recommendation
is to hold stretches for 30 seconds.

8. Self check for tender areas – be aware of your body, watch your posture
and correct yourself!

9. Try to reduce your stress levels as this leads to body tension. This is
very important, easy to say but harder to do. Start with trying to be aware
of what muscles are engaged (tense) and ask yourself whether they
need to be engaged if they are not being used. Then try to let go of some
of the tension and relax them. Eg drop your shoulders and relax your
arms.

10. Don’t stand or sit in the same position for long periods – especially cross-
legged or hunched over a computer. The body likes movement and does
not cope well in fixed positions where muscles are tense.

REFERENCE: Massage After Care Tips Steve Guyatt Pro Massage
Retrieved from: http://steveguyattpromassage.com/10-massage-aftercare-tips/

INFOG: Massage After Care Tips

Discharge

Once the massage is done, the therapist should discuss with the client how the
massage felt and how they want to proceed with therapy. This is called the
discharge phase. Client enjoyed the massage and feels like her muscles are
more relaxed.

The client feels less stress and asks the therapist how often she should be
getting a massage. You will recommend that client receive a massage at least
once a week for four weeks while she is continuing to manage the stress of her
life changes.
Each week they will discuss client's stress level and sleeping patterns. This
communication will evaluate the treatment strategy and point out if changes are
necessary. Client is asked to keep a daily journal that rates her neck and back
pain, identifies her stress level, and monitors her sleeping patterns.

This type of homework is considered a health message, where the client is able
to observe their outcomes. After the month of treatment the client and the
therapist can do a complete review of patient's well-being and goals. Additional
treatments can be discussed at that time.
REFERENCE: Setting a Treatment Strategy for a Massage Client Instructor:
Alexandra Unfried. Retrieved from: https://study.com/academy/lesson/setting-a-
treatment-strategy-for-a-massage-client.html

Media INFOG: Setting a Treatment Strategy for a Massage Client