Massage Therapy: Benefits, Techniques, and Clinic Standards

Posted on Feb 24, 2026 in English

Reading: Massage Fundamentals

1. Why Do People Get Massages?

People get massages for relaxation and for a variety of health conditions, such as muscle pain and stress-related problems.

2. What Are Some Benefits of a Massage?

  • A Deep-Tissue Massage is good for stiff necks and sore shoulders.
  • An Aromatherapy massage uses scented oils with relaxing massage techniques and has a calming effect on people suffering from stress.
  • Other types of massages such as the Shiatsu are beneficial because they help blood circulation and lower blood pressure.

3. True or False Quiz Results

  • Deep-tissue massage gives people more energy: False.
  • Shiatsu is an ancient technique: True.
  • Reflexology involves massaging the feet: True.

1. What Are the Qualities of a Good Massage Therapy Clinic?

Body oils and massage lotions should also be of good quality. Massage areas should be pleasant and comfortable. More importantly, they should be free of mess and cleaned regularly.

2. How Do People Prepare for a Massage?

Before any type of massage, it’s important to avoid having a heavy meal, which can leave a person feeling tired, making it difficult to relax during the massage. It’s better to avoid alcohol and caffeine and drink plenty of water.

3. Choose the Correct Answer

  1. D. how to give a satisfying [massage].
  2. B. The massage table should be covered throughout the massage.
  3. B. They can cause pain if done incorrectly.

Writing: Massage Descriptions and Instructions

2. Different Types of Massages and Their Treatments

Bella Salon: Massage Treatment Notes

  • The Shiatsu massage: helps improve blood circulation.
  • The Deep-Tissue massage: helps relieve severe muscle pain.

Instructions to Your Students on Giving a Massage

Instruct your client to:

  1. Lie down on the table facing downwards.
  2. Ask him or her where they feel the most tension or pain.
  3. Explain that you are going to use the heel of your hand to apply pressure in that area. Also, they must inform you if they feel any discomfort.

Listening: Alphabet Pronunciation

The pronunciation of letters in English:

  • A: ei
  • B: bi
  • C: si
  • D: di
  • E: i
  • F: ef
  • G: yi
  • H: eich
  • I: ai
  • J: jei
  • K: key
  • L: el
  • M: em
  • N: en
  • O: ou
  • P: pi
  • Q: kiu
  • R: ar
  • S: es
  • T: ti
  • U: iu
  • V: vi
  • W: doubl iu
  • X: eks
  • Y: uai
  • Z: sed

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1. Listening Conversation Between a Receptionist and a Client: Choose the Correct Answer

  1. A. deciding on what type of massage to get.
  2. C. She likes the scent of oils.

2. Complete the Conversation

  1. I’d like a… Massage.
  2. Aromatherapy massage.
  3. Muscles pains.
  4. Scented oils.
  5. Reflexology.
  6. Schedule.

1. True or False

  1. False.
  2. False.
  3. True.

2. Complete the Conversation

  1. Okay, sir, please … [Lie on the] Table.
  2. Lower back.
  3. Heel of my hand.
  4. Hurt.
  5. Discomfort.
  6. Get used [to it].

Gramática: Verb Forms and Date Formats

Verbo To Be

Meaning: ser/estar

USOS PRINCIPALES:

  • Identificar y describir: She is a doctor / The car is blue.
  • Localizar: He is at home.
  • Indicar la hora: It is 3 o’clock.

AFFIRMATIVE:

I am / He, she, it is / We, you, they are.

NEGATIVE:

I am not / He, she, it is not / We, you, they are not. (Example: I am not a teacher.)

INTERROGATIVE:

  • Para preguntas de sí o no: To be + subject: Am I? / Is he, she, it? / Are we, you, they? (Example: Are you a student?)
  • Para preguntas largas: Wh + element + To be + subject?: What, where, when, why, how + am I? / Is he, she, it? / Are we, you, they? (Example: Where are you from?)

Verbo To Have

Meaning: tener o haber

USOS PRINCIPALES:

  • Posesión/pertenencia: I have a car.
  • Actividades/experiencias: To have a shower.
  • Sensaciones/Obligaciones: She has a cold.

AFFIRMATIVE:

I, we, you, they have / He, she, it has. (Example: I have a brother.)

NEGATIVE:

I, we, you, they have not / He, she, it has not. (Note: Often contracted to don’t have or doesn’t have in modern speech.)

INTERROGATIVE:

  • Para preguntas de sí o no: To have + subject: Have I, we, you, they? / Has he, she, it? (Example: Do you have experience in beauty treatments?)
  • Para preguntas largas: Wh + element + To have + subject?: What, where, when, why, how + Have I, we, you, they? / Has he, she, it? (Example: Why do you have interest in aesthetics?)

Date Formats

British English

  • WRITTEN: 7th April / day + month.
  • SPOKEN: The seventh of April / the + ordinal number + of + month.
  • NUMBER: 7/4/2023 / day + month + year.

American English

  • WRITTEN: April 7th / month + day.
  • SPOKEN: April seventh / month + ordinal number.
  • NUMBER: 4/7/2023 / month + day + year.