Module

Activity 2

Activity 2: Allied Forces v.17

This is a non-recorded activity that reinforces your learning on the allied professionals and their respective roles. Afterwards, you can proceed to the next lesson from Unit 2 - The Massage Spa/Clinic.

Lesson 1: The Massage Spa/Clinic

This lesson discusses the requirements on the set-up and sanitation of the massage spa/clinic and the benefits of maintaining a good workplace.

Location and Environment

The spa and or clinic shall be situated in a safe and reputable location with a clean, calm and relaxing environment. The areas which can be seen in the massage workplace are:

Reception Area refers to the place that a client/customer will see upon entering the clinic/spa. A reception area must have a receiving counter where receptionist/s will be accommodating clients/customers and a waiting lounge where clients/customers can wait for their session. Massage clinics/spa should be accessible and with amenities for PWDs or Person with Disability.

The washroom is a room with washing and toilet facility. There should be clean and adequate public washroom for male and female provided with running water and adequate toiletries. 

Treatment Area is the place where the actual massage treatment is done. The set-up of the area varies depending on the type of massage. A treatment area should not have locks.

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Sanitary Requirements

Maintaining the workplace is as important as maintaining personal hygiene. Listed below are the important sanitary requirements to be done or maintained in the massage spa/clinic:

The reception and office rooms shall be properly lighted and ventilated.

Massage rooms shall be adequately ventilated, provided with a sliding curtain at the entrance and equipped with a suitable and clean massage table.

Sanitary and adequate hand washing, bath and toilet facilities shall be available.

Customers shall be provided with soap, clean towels and sanitized rubber or disposable slippers. They shall be required to take a thorough bath before the massage.

The massage therapist shall wash his/her hands with soap and water before and after massaging a client/customer.

The establishment and its premises shall be maintained clean and sanitized at all times.

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Benefits of a Well-Maintained Massage Workplace

Maintaining the massage workplace is not a task done in only one sitting. Implementing the sanitary requirements in a spa/clinic is essential in keeping its therapeutic ambiance and in the long run maintain workplace facilities. Doing so will ensure a well-maintained massage workplace with the following benefits:

Invites new clients/customers;

Develops regular clients/customers;

Provides efficient working environment for massage therapists;

Ensures a harmonious ambiance for clients/customers; and

Provides a holistic pleasing massage experience.

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