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Technology Livehood
Education
H.E.-Beauty Care
Quarter 2 – Module 1
Perform Foot Spa
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) was designed and written with you in mind to help you
acquire knowledge, skills, and attitude in performing foot spa. The scope of this learning
material focuses on the many different learning situations. Moreover, the language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of learners. The lessons are also arranged following
the standard sequence of the course.

The module contains:

Lesson 1: Perform Foot Spa

It is divided into three sub lessons, namely:

Lesson 1.1 Preparing the client/patron for foot spa activity
Lesson 1.2 Steps in giving foot spa treatment
Lesson 1.3 Safety precautions in applying foot spa to clients

After going through this Module, you are expected to:

1. identify the names and uses of tools, supplies, and equipment used in foot spa ;
2. arrange the steps in performing basic foot massage; and,
3. enumerate the steps in performing foot spa.

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 Pretest

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following agents that reduce or prevent the multiplication of
microorganisms?
A. antiseptic solution C. foot scrub
B. foot blush D. paraffin

2. Which of these supplies that is derived from petroleum that melts at a temperature
and is used to lock in moisture to the skin?
A. antiseptic solution C. foot scrub
B. foot blush D. paraffin

3. A liquid spray that contains peppermint and alpha hydroxyl acids derived
from fruits that whisks away dead skin cells, deodorizes and soften the
feet, giving it a pinkish glow after use.
A. foot blush C. foot file
B. foot lotion D. foot scrub

4. The simple seat with three or four legs designed to provide comfort and
elevation during a foot spa.
A. foot file C. foot spa basin
B. foot spa machine D. foot spa stool

5. An implement used to soften rough areas on the feet such as calluses.

A. antiseptic solution C. paraffin
B. foot file D. pumice stone

6. A large rectangular container used for bathing and soaking the feet.
A. foot file C. foot spa basin
B. foot spa machine D. foot spa stool

7. A mixture of natural ingredients to keep feet soft, smooth, moisturized and exfoliated.
A. betadine C. pumice stone
B. foot scrub D. spa salt

8. Which of the following tools are designed to strip off calluses and corns?
A. alcohol C. foot file
B. callous remover D. foot scrub

9. The material is made of metal or sandpaper, with a rough file on one side to remove
calluses and a fine file on the other to smoothen the feet.
A. alcohol C. foot file
B. foot scrub D. pumice stone

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10. An absorbent cloth for drying the hands and feet.
A. boots C. tissue
B. cotton D. towel

11. How long would it take for a paraffin wax to remain on the feet once applied during
foot spa treatment?
consider changing your choices.
A. 2 - 5 minutes C. 10 - 15 minutes
B. 5 - 10 minutes D. 15 - 20 minutes Choices must be of the same
interval. DELETE THIS BOX after.
12. Why is there a need of applying lotion or other essential oils in doing a massage?
A. Oils/lotion prevents friction burns.
B. Oils/lotion gives moisture to the skin.
C. Oils/lotion will give shine and luster to the skin.
D. Oils/lotion will provide youthful glow to the skin.

13. In doing a foot massage, use cross - fiber friction on the heels of the feet. What does
it mean?
A. Massage the heels of the feet cross.
B. Massage the heels of the feet using cross shape stick.
C. Use your both palms in squeezing the heels of the feet.
D. Use your thumb to push up and down on the heel, while one thumb is
pushing up, the other should be pushing down.

14. Which of the following massage strokes involves lifting and squeezing muscles to
stimulate them?
A. cupping C. kneading
B. friction D. petrissage

15. Prior to foot spa activity, client’s feet is place in a clean towel on footrest. What is the
use of a clean towel?
A. Towels will prevent stains coming from supplies used.
B. Towels will show the hospitality of the cosmetologists and the owner.
C. Towels will help the clients safe from any hazardous materials present in the
working area.
D. Using a clean towel will boost the confidence of the cosmetologist to be able to
give satisfying services to clients.

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 Perform Foot Spa
Lesson 1.1: Preparing the client for foot spa activity
Foot Spa Treatment is another relaxing service offered in the salon that pampers our
tired feet which is the most exercised part of our body as it carries our weight and performs
most of the time during the day. Aside from relaxing our feet, it can also help prevent and
cure many symptoms such as headache, stress, asthma, constipation, sinusitis, migraine
and improve the circulation of the blood as one of the most beneficial effects of foot
massage.
You will learn all the reflex points on the feet and how to manipulate these points to
bring balance, relaxation and healing to the entire body. In addition, you will learn the added
benefits.

Pre - Foot Spa Treatment

The primary responsibility of the salon professionals is to always ensure safety and
comfort of his/her client while giving services.
The following are the things to be done before giving the foot spa treatment:
1. Greet the patron/client with a smile and a pleasant voice.
2. Seat client on a chair (have client remove shoes and stockings).
3. Ensure client's safety and comfort prior to foot spa activity.
4. Place client's feet on a clean towel on footrest to prevent stains.

5. Wash your hands.

6. Check the condition of toenails
7. Remove any jewelry from the body part to be treated.
8. Explain what is involved in the treatment.

Foot Spa Tools, Supplies and Equipment

Most of the tools, supplies and equipment used in giving hand spa treatment can also
be used in giving foot spa.
Tools/Supplies/Equipment Uses Image

1. callous remover a tool designed to strip off

callouses and corns.

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2. Pumice stone is used to soften rough areas
on the feet such as calluses

Amazon.com

3. Foot file a metal or sandpaper, with a

rough file on one side to
remove calluses and a fine
file on the other to smoothen
the feet.
Amazon.com

4. Towel an absorbent cloth for drying

the hands and feet.

En.wikipedia.org

5. Antiseptic solution an agent that reduces or

prevents the multiplication of
microorganisms.

Scribd.com

6. Cling wrap a thin plastic film used for

sealing the paraffin during a
foot spa

Scribd.com

7. Foot blush a liquid spray that contains

peppermint and alpha
hydroxyl acids derived from
fruits that whisks away dead
skin cells, deodorizes and
soften the feet, giving it a
pinkish glow after use. Slideshare.net

8.Foot scrub a mixture of natural

ingredients to keep feet soft,
smooth, moisturized and
exfoliate. Pinterest.com

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9. Foot soak an herbal blend to relax,
energize, soothe and
deodorize the feet.

Slideshare.net

10.Foot spa cream or lotion serves as moisturizer.

Creams tend to be thicker
than lotions and work well for
foot massages. Oils work to
soften the rough calluses on
the bottom of feet and you
can also warm the oil or
cream to make it more
comfortable for the person Pinterest.com
receiving the massage.

11.Paraffin wax a mineral wax derived from

petroleum. It is a soft wax
that melts at a temperature
cool enough to safely
immerse the skin. Paraffin
wax is used as a treatment in
spas and salons to lock in
moisture. (Paraffin wax is
applied and allowed to
remain in the skin for 10 to Amazon.com
15 minutes)

12. Paraffin wax machine Contains heat source and

tank that holds paraffin wax.
The machine melts the wax
and maintains it in a liquid
state.
Amazon.com

13. Foot spa basin Is a large rectangular

container used for bathing
and soaking the feet when
giving a foot spa

Aliexpress.com

14. Foot spa machine Is an electronic gadget used

for soaking, bathing and
massaging the feet during a
foot spa. carousell.ph

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15. Foot spa stool a simple seat with three or
four legs designed to provide
comfort and elevation during
a foot spa.

Whywelikethis.com

Lesson 1.2: Steps in Giving Foot Spa Treatment

1. Prepare and use necessary tools and supplies/materials.
2. Wash feet with warm water and soap before and after scrubbing.
3. Towel dry feet and apply with appropriate lotion. (By applying lotion, the removal of
the hardened paraffin becomes easier)
4. Set foot spa machine to regulate heat and achieve required melting of wax.
5. Determine and test appropriate temperature for heat tolerance of client.
6. Soak foot for 4 seconds for 3 consecutive times in wax and wrap with plastic liners
and boots.
7. Allow the paraffin to remain in place for 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Remove wax from foot according to manufacturer's instructions.
9. Apply foot softening product and massage according to prescribed procedure.
10. Advise client after service on maintenance program.
11. Confirm with client desired service outcome and to be recorded.

Basic Foot Massage Techniques

Image Step

1. Start by grabbing a foot with both

hands. Using the fleshy part of your thumbs,
apply light to medium pressure to the various
pressure points which run along the sole
from the ball of the foot right down to the
heel.
Identify any particular tired points and in
these parts, you can hold the pressure
steady in the same position for en seconds.
Never push too hard and always ensure
that it feels comfortable throughout.
Sometimes the compression of massage
technique can be quite intense but it should
never cause undue pain or discomfort.

2. Squeeze the heel of the foot by using

the edges of your hand between the thumb
and the forefinger. Increase the force of the
squeeze as far as feels comfortable and hold
this position for about ten seconds.Then
release the pressure gradually before
repeating the same movement. You can
continue this squeeze, release, squeeze,
release cycle for a minute. Do not rush it,
as the more slowly you do it, the more
relaxing the therapy feels.

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 3.Follow the heel massage with a little
light scratching to awaken nerve endings.
Using the tips of your fingers and nails,
scratch the bottom of the foot, with a light
to medium pressure.
Try not to be too light as it may tickle -
a medium pressure is probably best. It
may still feel a bit ticklish, especially if
you have sensitive feet, but persevere
and you should get used to the feeling
quite quickly.
This technique is an excellent way to
awaken and invigorate nerves in the
soles of the feet, which in turn increases
healthy blood circulation to the area.
4.This might sound a little scary at first,
but when done correctly this gives a
lovely stretchy feeling in a part of the
body that is used rigorously every day.
Slowly and gently bend all the toes on
one foot back towards the shin. Bend
them only as far as feels easy and once
you reach a position of resistance simply
hold the toes in that bent position for
about 10 seconds. Slowly release and
then repeat this 3 times. Depending on
the flexibility of the recipient, you may
find that you are able to bend the toes a
little further back each time - but if not,
then just stick with the same position.
5.This is a real "aaaahhh" part of the
foot massage, which you or your lucky
recipient should really appreciate. Grab
all the toes on one foot with one hand
and once again bend them back slightly.
This time, whilst the toes are still bent
back, use the fleshy tips of your thumbs
of both hands to apply pressure to the
ball of the foot, as shown in the image
above.
With the pressure still applied, slowly
move your thumbs around the base of the
foot searching for any points that feel
tender or tight. If you find any such
points, rotate your thumbs around the
area using small concentric circular
movements, gradually increasing the
intensity of your massage in those parts.
Hold the pressure in the tight spot for
about 10 seconds, before gradually
releasing.

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 6.Then, slowly move your fingers down
towards the base of the toes, causing
them to spread further apart. This
technique effectively massages the sides
of each toe whilst also providing light
lateral stretching.
Pause at the base of the toes and hold
this position for about 5 seconds. Then
lightly and smoothly extract your fingers
by pulling the towards you and away from
the foot.
Massaging your own, or a friend's feet,
takes just 5 minutes per foot. If you have
time to spare and you feel like you could
do with some further foot therapy, then
simply repeat the whole process from the
start.

Other Techniques in Foot Massage

1. Apply the milking stroke. To do this, hold the foot in both hands and give ten
short, strong pulls on one side and then the other. Imagine the pulling motion of
milking a cow while doing this.
2. Use the Indian rub technique. Hold the side of the foot with both thumbs placed
on the inside center of the arch. Move your hands back and forth as if you were
wringing out a wet towel. Allow a lot of movement of the foot while applying this
technique.
3. Try petrissage on the achilles tendon and lower foot. Petrissage is a type of
massage that involves lifting and squeezing muscles to stimulate them. Starting at
the back of the heel and ankle around the achilles tendon, use one hand to gently
squeeze and pull the foot. Start softly, but apply more pressure and speed the
longer you do it.
4. Push the muscles starting at the achilles tendon and working towards the toes to
lift the muscles and helping to work out impurities.
5. Massage the long muscle of the foot. The long muscle begins near the achilles
tendon and ends at the knee, and is closely tied to muscle movements in the foot.
Have your partner straighten their leg vertically, and use your forearm to apply
pressure downward into the foot. Slowly move your arm so as to use your elbow to
apply more pressure into the foot.
6. Perform ankle rotations. Hold the foot up, and use one hand to rotate the foot
around the ankle. Move the foot in circles ten times in one direction, and then ten
times in the opposite direction. The ankle joints may pop, but unless this causes
the person any discomfort there is no need to stop.

Lesson 1.3: Safety Precautions

1. Use calm, soothing voice while giving the massage. Don't speak too rapidly or in a
strained voice. Let whatever you say soothe the receiver of your massage even
further.
2. If there are signs of infection, the client will not be given nail care services, refer
instead the client to the physician.
3. Take proper care of the tools
4. Dispose and replace any tool that does not function anymore.
5. Always sterilize the tools every after use to be sure there is no bacteria or fungus
growth.

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 6. Read the instructions carefully how tools should be used to avoid injury.

Activity 1. Know Me Better!

Directions: Illustrated in a table below are the the tools, supplies, and equipment used in
performing foot spa. Identify its name and its uses. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Image Tools/ Supplies/Equipment Uses

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Activity 2. Step-by-step
Below are the basic steps in foot massage. Arrange these steps by writing the
letter (A-F) on the corresponding sequence. Write your answer on your paper.

1. ___ 4. ___

2. ___ 5. ___

3. ___ 6. ___

Activity 3. Master Me Please!

Directions: On a sheet of paper, write down the the steps in performing foot spa. Follow the
correct order as enumerated.
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________________
6. _____________________________________________________________
7. _____________________________________________________________
8. _____________________________________________________________
9. _____________________________________________________________
10. ____________________________________________________________
11. ____________________________________________________________

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Directions: Complete the 3-2-1 Chart about your discoveries in performing foot spa.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
 Posttest

Directions: Read and analyse each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following agents reduce or prevent the multiplication of
microorganisms?
A. antiseptic solution C. foot scrub
B. foot blush D.paraffin

2. Which of these supplies that is derived from petroleum that melts at a temperature and
is used to lock in moisture to the skin?
A. antiseptic solution C. foot scrub
B. foot blush D. paraffin

3. A liquid spray that contains peppermint and alpha hydroxyl acids derived from fruits
that whisks away dead skin cells, deodorizes and soften the
feet, giving it a pinkish glow after use.
A. foot blush C. foot file
B. foot lotion D. foot scrub

4. The simple seat with three or four legs designed to provide comfort and
elevation during a foot spa.
A. foot file C. foot spa basin
B. foot spa machine D. foot spa stool

5. An implement used to soften rough areas on the feet such as calluses

A. antiseptic solution C. paraffin
B. foot file D. pumice stone

6. A large rectangular container used for bathing and soaking the feet
A. foot file C. foot spa basin
B. foot spa machine D. foot spa stool

7. A mixture of natural ingredients to keep feet soft, smooth, moisturized and exfoliate;
A. betadine C. Pumice stone
B. foot scrub D. spa salt

8. Which of the following tools designed to strip off calluses and corns.
A. alcohol C. foot file
B. callous Remover D. foot scrub

9. The material made of metal or sandpaper, with a rough file on one side to remove
calluses and a fine file on the other to smoothed the feet.
A. alcohol C. foot file
B. callous remover D. foot scrub .

10. An absorbent cloth for drying the hands and feet.

A. boots C. hand blower

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 B. cotton D. towel
11. How long would it take for a paraffin wax to remain on the feet once applied during
foot spa treatment? AFTER CHANGING CHOICES FROM
A. 2 - 5 minutes C. 10 - 15minutes PRETEST, COPY PASTE HERE. DELETE
B. 5 - 10 minutes D. 15 - 20 minutes
this box AFTER
12. Why is there a need of applying lotion or other essential oils in doing a massage?
A. Oils/lotion prevents friction burns
B. Oils/lotion gives moisture to the skin.
C. Oils/lotion will give shine and luster to the skin.
D. Oils/lotion will give provide youthful glow to the skin

13. In doing a foot massage, use cross - fiber friction on the heels of the feet. What does
it mean?
A. Massage the heels of the feet cross.
B. Massage the heels of the feet using cross shape stick.
C. Use your both palms in squeezing the heels of the feet.
D. Use your thumb to push up and down on the heel, while one thumb is
pushing up, the other should be pushing down.

14. Which of the following massage stroke that involves lifting and squeezing muscles to
stimulate them?
A. cupping C. kneading
B. friction D. petrissage
15. Prior to foot spa activity, client’s feet is place in a clean towel on footrest. What is the
use of the clean towel?
A. Towel will prevent stains coming from supplies used.
B. Towel will show the hospitality of the cosmetologists and the owner.
C. Towel will help the clients safe from any hazardous materials present in the
working area.
D. Using clean towel boost the confidence of the cosmetologist to be able to give
satisfying services to clients.

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 Answer Key

Posttest Activity 3
1. A 1. Prepare and use necessary tools and
2. D supplies/materials.
3. A 2. Wash feet with warm water and soap before and after
4. D scrubbing.
5. C 3. Towel dry feet and apply with appropriate lotion. (By
6. C applying lotion, the removal of
7. B the hardened paraffin becomes easier)
8. C 4. Set foot spa machine to regulate heat and achieve
9. C required melting of wax.
10. D 5. Determine and test appropriate temperature for heat
11. C tolerance of client.
12. A 6. Soak foot for 4 seconds for 3 consecutive times in wax
13. D and wrap with plastic liners
14. D and boots.
15. A 7. Allow the paraffin to remain in place for 10 to 15
minutes.
8. Remove wax from foot according to manufacturer's
instructions.
9. Apply foot softening product and massage according to
prescribed procedure.
Reflection:
10. Advise client after service on maintenance program.
Answers may vary. 11. Confirm with client desired service outcome and to be
recorded.

Activity 2 Activity 1
Pretest
1. D 1. foot spa machine - used for
2. C soaking, bathing and massaging 1. A
3. F the feet during a foot spa. 2. D
4. B 3. A
5. A 2. foot soak - is used to relax, 4. D
6. E energize, soothe and deodorize 5. C
the feet. 6. C
7. B
3. Paraffin wax - used as a 8. C
treatment in spas and salons to 9. C
lock in moisture. 10. D
11. C
4. cling wrap - for sealing the 12. A
paraffin during a foot spa 13. D
5. pumice stone - used to soften 14. D
rough areas on the feet such as 15. A
calluses

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Online:

https://www.themassagerooms.com/blog/post/6-easy-steps-giving-a-foot-
massage
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B41NpxO8pu79NWxoX2JMaDhRbFE/view
https://www.themassagerooms.com/blog/post/6-easy-steps-giving-a-foot-
massage

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Schools Division Office of Surigao City
Schools Division Superintendent: Karen L. Galanida
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent: Florence E. Almaden

Icons credit: Ivin Mae N. Ambos, Division of Surigao del Sur

Development Team of the Self-Learning Module (SLM)

Writer : Jasmin C. Lagaran
Editor : Ma. Jenile S. Escopete
Evaluators : Vilma L. Gorgonio
Maria B. Meňoza
Mary Ann E. Gubaton
Lay-out Artist : Achilles C. Zerda
Illustrator : Jasmin C. Lagaran
Management Team : Karen L. Galanida
Florence E. Almaden
Carlo P. Tantoy
Elizabeth S. Larase
Noemi D. Lim
Vilma L. Gorgonio

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