Hilot wellness massage JHS

wellness massage

1. Hilot (wellness massage) jtconde

2. What is HILOT? It is the traditional massage using the bare hands and the use of coconut oil and banana leaves. HILOT is just a massage. It is a holistic art and science of healing of the Filipino people. It encompasses a wide variety of techniques beyond the treatment of stressed muscles.

3. What is the purpose of hilot wellness massage? ..... for relaxation

4. WELLNESS - is the integration of mind, body and emotion. THE FIVE HILOT STROKES: HAGOD - are long deep strokes usually used for the extremities and the back. To distribute oil, calm the muscle, beginning/transitional or finishing stroke. HAPLOS - short light strokes. To distribute evenly. To soften the muscle tissue. PINDOT- one finger press. Use to stimulate or massage small areas of muscles which attached to the bone especially joints. PISIL - two or more finger press. To stimulate or massage small muscles and the insertions. PIGA - grasping with the hand. Use to calm and relax the big and wide muscles.

5. Why do we need hilot ?

6. THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF OUR HUMAN BODY THAT NEED TO BE BALANCED EARTH - refers to bones and muscles WATER - refers to blood AIR - refers to oxygen FIRE - refers to temperature and metabolism THE THREE FACULTIES OF OUR HUMAN BODY THAT SHOULD BE IN HARMONY MIND BODY EMOTION

7. VITAL SIGNS- Is the most important factor to consider in planning the HILOT Wellness program by taking the following: PULSE RATE- normal is 65-75/minute (male ); 70-80 for female BODY TEMPERATURE - normal is 37 degree Celsius or 986 degree Fahrenheit RESPIRATORY RATE- normal is 16-20/minute BLOOD PRESSURE- normal is 120/80 systolic range from 100 to 140 and diastolic range from 60-100