This guide shall help provide the would-be Filipino massage examinee with an idea on what to expect inside the oral/practical massage room.

1. Guide Steps in Taking the DOH Practical Exam HIMAS SPA SCHOOL Benjamin B. Eugenio Jr, LMT, CIBTAC, MPA Lorie de Guzman, LMT 1 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

2. 1. Knock the Door Never enter the door without being properly advised by the examiner. 2 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

3. 2. Introduce your number and purpose Hands on your side. Look straight at the eyes of your examiner. Assume a smart and confident look. 3 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

4. Massage equipment DOH shall provide all massage paraphernalia except the towels 4 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

5. 3. Ask permission to set up the massage table Fix the massage like a professional 5 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

6. 4. Ask permission to bring in your client Greet your client with a smile. 6 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

7. 5. Accommodate client well Offer a sit to your client. Use appropriate gesture. 7 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

8. 6. Take client’s health profile Be prepared to take vital signs when asked. 8 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

9. 7. Vital sign-taking Gain mastery in vital sign taking through constant practice. 9 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

10. 8. Drape your client Make sure that the privacy of the client is maintained at all times. 10 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

11. 9. Case acceptance. Ask for your massage case from your examiner. Read the case, analyze, discus its merits and do the demonstration, after wards. 11 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

12. 10. Hand signal. Introduce the HIMAS hand-signal to help improve communication. 12 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

13. 11. Warm up. Do short warm-up procedure. 13 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

14. 12. Wash hands. Use 70% isopropyl alcohol only. 14 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

15. 13. Undrape client. Before doing this, make sure to ask permission from your client. 15 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

16. 14. Use appropriate oil. Vegetable-based oil such as Virgin-coconut oil (VCO) is highly recommended for massage. 16 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

17. 15. Massage proper. Perform massage like pro. Make sure that the massage needs of the client is adequately met. 17 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

18. 16. Be creative. Showcase your knowledge and skill during the oral/practical examination. Give your best shot. 18 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

19. 17. End massage well. Take a cue from your examiner when to end the session. Apply seamless after care procedure. 19 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

20. 18. Assist client in getting up. Never leave the client by herself. Make the client feel important and valued. 20 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

21. 19. Offer beverage and tips. Provide tea or similar health drink to your client. Give sound health advise. 21 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

22. 20. Be grateful. Thank the client for the visit. Usher her by the door. 22 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

23. 21. Attend to the massage table. Put back the massage table on its original order and appearance. 23 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

24. 22. Time to go. Ask the examiner for any more question. Thank her for the time spent with you. Ask permission to leave the room. 24 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives

25. Thank you! 25 HIMA SPA SCHOOL | Manila | Davao| Making a Difference... Touching Lives