REVIEWER IN HILOT ( WELLNESS MASSAGE ) NC II

DEMONSTRATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING

1. What is hilot?
Hilot is an art and science of ancient Filipino healing.

2. What is hilot wellness?

Can use/apply massage, herbal treatments, oil and essences, mineral treatments and
water treatment.

3. What is massage?
Massage is a method wherein the superficial soft parts of the body are rubbed or stroked
or knead or tapped for remedial, aesthetic or hygienic purposes.

4. What is therapeutic massage?

Therapeutic Massage is a remedial, rehabilitative and medical type of massage which is
used for recovery after physical injury, supplementary to medical treatment and to
relieve muscle soreness and minor injury pain.

5. What is Wellness Massage?

It is a preventive, hygienic and relaxation type of massage which is used for general
health wellness. It provides a sensuous, pleasurable indulgence to remove the results of
stress of daily life.

6. What are the hilot services?

Suob banyos tawas
Ventosa paligo
dagdagay pulse diagnosis/pagpupulso

7. What are the vital signs?

Temperature (37 degrees celcius)
pulse rate ( 60-80 beats per minute )
respiratory rate ( 12-22 breaths per minute )
blood pressure ( 110 / 90 to 140 / 120 systolic/ diastolic )

8. What is vital sign?

Vital signs or cardinal signs are key signs used to assess one’s health condition.
9. What are the pulse artery?
Temporal – Above and in front of the ear
Facial – Over the jawbone (panga)
Anterior cervical triangle- neck
Posterior cervical triangle- neck-shoulder base
Carotid – up each side of the neck
Brachial –elbow
Radial – wrist
Femoral – in the groin over the pelvic bone
Dorsalis pedis – anterior of the feet
Dorsalis fibialis- posterior of the feet

10. Types of draping.

whole drape/plain drape
Half drape
diaper drape

11. Sequence of hilot.

scanning of the back (banana leaf strip)
Left leg
Left foot
Right leg
Right foot
Buttocks/hips
Lower back
Back
Apply ventosa
Left arm
Right arm
Face
Head and neck

12. Materials/implements needed

Slice of ginger alcohol lamp
Cotton lighter
Alcohol (70%) banana leaves ( saba, cut into 3”x6” or 3” x 12” )
Oil (vco,aromatic,massage)
Linen/malong or 2 pcs. Bath towel

13. PPE – wear complete clean uniform ( scrubs,working shoes/rubber shoes with white
socks, hair net.
Wear make –up
Bring with you your CONFIDENCE.
14. CORE 1 : PLAN THE HILOT WELLNESS PROGRAM OF CLIENTS

1. What is the most important factor to consider in planning the hilot wellness
program of client?
*The client’s health status is the most important factor to consider in planning
the hilot wellness program.

2. What is the importance of hilot wellness massage for the client?

Hilot wellness massage is important for the client’s well –being, good health,relaxation,
And / or prevention of diseases/illnesses.

3. What four elements need to be balanced?

Fire - body’s temperature

Water – blood
Air – oxygen
Earth - muscles

4. What are the three faculties that should be in harmony?

Mind
Body
Soul

5. What are the five strokes in hilot massage?

1. Hagod ( long, deep stroke )
2. Haplos ( short, light strokes )
3. Pindot ( one finger press )
4. Pisil (two or more finger press)
5. Piga ( grasping ) –optional

6. How does hilot wellness massage differ from other massages?

Hilot wellness massage is a natural ancient Filipino healing./ ….

7. How will you handle a sexually aggressive client?

Just refuse in a professional way. Explain to him/her that you will just do your job as
a therapist and that you are NOT entertaining such indecent activities.

15. CORE 2 : PROVIDE PRE-SERVICE TO CLIENTS

1. What is the first thing you do when you meet your client?
Greet the client.
2. In case there is no receptionist, how will you handle last minute booking/ appointment?
I will still follow the industry procedure. I will receive the client and book him for an
appointment and inform the receptionist as soon as she arrived.
3. A client arrived and the room is not ready, how will you handle the situation?
I will still receive the client, entertain him and offer him/her some drinks and advice him to
rest just for a while and I will immediately set the room ready as fast as I can.
4. How will you prepare your self before handling a client?
I will prepare myself physically (being healthy, wearing complete clean uniform ); mentally
( happy, ready to work and free from stress by leaving problems behind , if there is any );
and spiritually ( by praying before starting my work ).
5. How do you introduce other services being offered by the establishment?
Mention the services that the establishment offer or let him choose from the menu of
services.
16. CORE 3 : APPLY HILOT WELLNESS MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
1. Describe the five hilot strokes.
Refer to item 5 of Core 1
2. What are the different ways of scanning?
Banana leaf
Cellophane
Raw egg

3. What you should take note while performing the hilot wellness massage? How will you
handle such situation?

While performing the wellness massage, the therapist must observe if there is any
occurrence of redness in the body/skin of the client. When this happens, stop the massage
immediately and advice him/her to refer to the physician.

4. What is hematoma?

Pasa
What kind of blood vessel is affected?
Artery
How do you prevent the occurrence of hematoma?
Avoid hard pressure on certain areas.
In ventosa, avoid prolonged ventosa cupping in certain area.

5. What is orthostatic hypotension?

Biglang pagkahilo
What are the signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension?
Fainting, collapsing, vomiting
What precautionary measures can you institute /do to prevent these incidents?
To prevent orthostatic hypotension after the massage, let the client rest in a lying position
up to 3-5 minutes before telling him/her to stand/get up.

17. CORE 4: PROVIDE POST –ADVICE AND POST-SERVICES TO CLIENTS

1. What is the most important advice that you should give to your client after a hilot
wellness massage?
Advice the client not to take a bath to until 6-8 hours; do not drink caffeinated drinks, cold
drinks
2. What after care services you should offer to the client?
Offer him/her a glass of water.
Assisting.
3. How will you ask the client her/his reaction regarding the session?
How do you feel about the session Ma’am/Sir? or
Ma’am / Sir I do hope you feel better after the session/massage?

4. How often can a client avail of hilot wellness massage in a week?

Just once or a maximum of twice a week
5. Demonstrate how you will introduce other wellness products and services to the client.
Show the company’s menu and explain it clearly to the client.

Prepared by : MARIAFLORESRGONZALES