TABLE OF CONTENTS

What I Need To Know……………………………………..……..…… 3

Module Content ………………………………………………… 3
General Instructions ………………………………………………… 3
What I Know ………………………………………………… 5

Lessons/Concept
Lesson 1 – Benefits of Foot Spa…………………………………….. 7
Different Foot Condition………………….…………… …………… 7
What’s New ………………………………………………………….. 9
Foot Spa, Tools, Materials and Supplies……..…………………… 9
Care Of Foot Spa Tools, Supplies & Equipment ………………… 12
Foot Spa Procedure………………………………………………… 13
Basic Foot Spa Techniques…..……………………………………… 14
Pre Foot Spa Treatment……………….……………………………… 15
What I Have Learned……………………….….…………… ………………... 16
What I Can Do ………………..……………….……….................................. 17
Post Assessment ………………………………………………………… 20
What I Can Do ……………………………………………………………. 22
Answer Key……………………………………….…………………… 24
References……………………………………….…………………… 25

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 What I Need To Know

Foot Spa is a foot care treatment to relaxed, help you relieve the stress and
tensions and helps to improve our blood circulation and keep our foot look
healthy and strong, help you get rid of the tensions in muscles
and joints This treatment is done to replenish, restore and rejuvenate naturally
tired foot. It is another way to relax and relieve stress from day to day
activities accompanied by massage and has many beneficial effects. Foot
Spa which is used by professional skin care technicians done in salon and
spa shops was found helpful to combat anti-aging.
Once you learned the concepts about hand spa, this could be your
stepping stone to augment personal income. This activity can be performed at
home.

Module Content
This module is about how to perform foot spa. It consists of
the following lessons:

Lesson 2 – Perform Foot Spa

• Benefits of Foot Spa Treatment
• Foot Conditions
• Foot Spa Machine, Tools, Supplies and Equipment
• Care of Foot Spa Machine, Tools , Supplies & Equipment
• Steps in Giving Foot Spa Treatment
• Pre Foot Spa Treatment

General Instructions
In order to achieve the objectives of this module, here’s a
simple guide for you:

1. Read and follow instructions carefully.

2. Answer the pretest before going through the lessons.
3. Take note and record points for clarification.
4. Compare your answers against the key to answers found at the end of the
module.
5. Do the activities to fully understand each lesson.
6. Answer the self-check to monitor what you learned in each lesson.
7. Answer the post-test after you have gone over all the lessons.

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8. Be aware of the following terms:

Definition of Terms
Terms Definition
1. Relaxation To feel comfortable
2. Callous Thick-skinned on the foot
3. Effleurage Unbroken gliding movements, repeated, following the
contour of the body using palm, knuckles, fingertips
and forearm
4. Petrissage Cycles of rhythmic lifting, squeezing and releasing of
tissue using palms & fingers
5. Dispose To throw away
6. Hygiene The science concerned with maintaining good health
and cleanliness.
7. Infection A condition caused by a germ or a pathogen
8. Sterilization Any process that removes or kills all forms of
microbes.
9. Radiation A process in which energy is transmitted in the form
of waves or particles that can be used to destroy
microorganism.
10. Disinfectant An agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that
destroys, neutralizes, or prevents the growth of
disease-carrying microorganisms.
11. Antiseptic A substance, milder than a disinfectant, that prevents
the growth and development of microorganisms.
12. Moisten make wet or damp
13. Spa A beauty care service where curative minerals are
present for beautification.
14. Foot spa A beauty care service using natural oils, vitamins and
minerals, and which is believed to have effect on the
body.
15.PPE Personal protective Equipment

Each lesson also provides you with references a nd definition of key

terms for your guide. They can be of great help. Use them fully.
If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask your teacher.

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 What I Know (Pre -Test)
Multiple Choice.
Direction: Read each sentence carefully. Choose the letter of the correct
answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.

1.Used as a treatment in spas to soften the dry cells.

A. Foot soak C. Soap
B. Body scrub D. Foot scrub
2.Used as treatment to give pinkish color to the foot?
A. Foot soak C. Foot balm
B. Foot scrub D. Foot blush
3. Used as treatment to give relaxation to the foot?

A. Foot balm C. Removing callous B. Foot massage D. Mittens

4. What mixture of natural ingredients to keep skin soft, smooth and

remove dead skin cells?
A. Lotion C. Alcohol
B. Antiseptic D. Scrub lotion
5. What electronic gadget used to soothe pain of arthritis, muscle spasms and
dry cracked skin of the foot?
A. Paraffin wax C. Foot spa machine
B. Hand spa machine D. Handkerchief
6. Which substance that causes contamination?
A. Contaminant C. Infection
B. Contamination D. Decontamination
7. What process whereby microorganisms are destroyed?

A. Sterilization C. Sanitization B. Sanitation D. Vaccination

8. Which tool is used for mixing the aromatic oils and other fluids for the foot
spa?
A. Mixing bowl C. Basin
B. Foot spa machine D. Bowl
9. What chemicals should we used to disinfect our tools and equipment?

A. Sterile machine C. Paraffin wax machine B. Foot spa machine D.

Alcohol

10. Which of the following is a movable cart that contains supplies and materials?

A. Push cart C. Trolley B. Bicycle D. Basket

11. How many minutes is required to soak the hand of the client in a
paraffin wax?
A. 4 sec. - 10 mins. C. 4 sec. – 20 mins.
B. 4 sec. – 1 hour D. 4 sec. - 30 mins.

12. An agent that reduces the multiplication of micro-organism is _________.

A. Antiseptic solution C. Cleanser
B. Lotion D. Alcohol
13. What do you call the cloth for drying the hands and feet?
A. Towel C. Hand cloth
B. Cotton D. Downy
14. This is used to collect supplies for giving first aid.
A. First aide kit C. Capsule
B. Medicine D. Cling wrap
15. A soft white downy fiber use for dubbing and sanitizing clients’ hand
is called _________________.
A. Cotton C. Cloth
B. Towel D. Downy
 LESSON
1 PERFORM FOOT SPA

BENEFITS OF FOOT SPA

To feel clients comfort, they should know benefits of the foot spa. Take
a look at your foot, are you comfortable? How about the appearance, is it
presentable? All of the negative answers was the results of your hard work
and compassion to earned good financial to support our living in which our
foot was our foundation to do our daily task.

Below are the following beneficial effects of foot spa:

• Beneficial in proper blood circulation.
• Helps in relieving stress.
• Helps in relieving arthritic pain.
• Helps in reducing headaches as the nerve points are found in the feet.
• Beneficial in treating acidity and indigestion.
• Known to help in getting proper sleep and reducing the symptoms of
insomnia.
• The foot detoxification in foot spa aids the body from getting rid of toxins.

After knowing the beneficial effects of foot spa and clients comfort is
ensured, one should check and analyzed the foot condition of the client in
which it is very essential to know the condition of it because it will be the basis
if either to proceed in doing the procedure of foot spa.

DIFFERENT FOOT CONDITION

In handling the client, we should really know the condition of the foot of
the clients to avoid mistake. Likewise, client is advised to removed jewelries
and accessories.

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Different foot conditions are as follows:

NORMAL DRY

WITH FUNGAL INFECTION OR WITH ABRASIONS OR CUTS

WOUNDS

WITH OPEN WOUND

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 What’s New
Directions: Let’s see if you understand the foot condition. Fill in the table by
writing YES if the following foot condition will be handled or performed for a
foot spa and NO if not. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Foot Conditions Handle Not

(YES) (NO)
1. Normal
2. Dry
3. With abrasions or cut
4. With fungal infection or wounds
5. Foot with open wounds

FOOT SPA TOOLS, SUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT

Different Tools for Foot Spa

Tools Definition and Function

• a small open-top, rounded cup like

container used for mixing the
aromatic oils and other fluids for the
hand spa
Mixing Bow

• a type of volcanic rock, which is

actually frothy lava solid to form a
porous rock to remove dry and
annoying skin as well as calluses
Pumice Stone

• a machine contains a heat source and

tank that holds foot spa
chemicals
Foot Spa Machine

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 • made of metal/sand paper, with a
rough file on one side to
remove calluses and a fine file on the
Foot File other to smoothen the
feet

• where your foot be place to relax

Foot Stool

• to remove dry skin and callous

Metal Scraper

• to remove dirt

Foot brush

• hand protection against pathogens

Gloves

• used for soaking hands and holding

soapy
Plastic Basin

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 Tools and Equipment for Foot Spa
Equipment Definition and Function

• is a movable cart that contains

supplies and materials
Trolley

Supplies/Materials for Foot Spa

Supplies/Materials –are the cosmetics that are
consumablesSupplies/Materialsreplace from time to time.

Supplies/Materials Definition and Function

Alcohol

• an organic compound used as

sanitizer.

Antiseptic Solution

• an agent that reduces or prevents the

multiplication of microorganisms

• is a collection of supplies for use in

giving first aid

First Aid Kit

• used to soften and moisturize the skin

Lotion

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 • used for cleansing/proper washing

Soap

• an absorbent cloth for drying the

hands and feet.
Towel

Foot blush
• used to relax the foot

• used to soften dried cells

Foot soak

• it is used to soften and moisturize the

skin
Foot lotion

CARE OF FOOT SPA TOOLS, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

1. There is a designated budget for supplies and materials.

2. Consumptions of supplies is always monitored. Excessive consumption
is determined and reported.
3. Par stock requirements are established and maintained regular
requisition are made.
4. Old tools and equipment are stored safely in their appropriate storage.
5. Chemicals are diluted properly and used is sparingly .
6. Supplies and materials are consumed with in the limits of the budget.
7. All tools, materials and equipment are regularly checked for any damage
and maiantained.in a safe , working conditioned to avoid accidents.

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8. Losses, damages and equipment breakdown are properly reported ,
documented and accounted for an investigation.
9. There is a regular inventory of supplies and materials .
10. Effective control measures are designed and enforced to prevent losses and
pilferages.
11. Regular cleaning and checkup of equipment’s is undertaken.
12. Housekeepers are trained on the proper used and maintenance of
equipment chemicals and supplies.

FOOT SPA PROCEDURE

1. Prepare the client prior to foot spa.

2. Fill the foot spa machine with warm water,
3. alcohol, and liquid soap.
4. Use a cotton ball soaked in alcohol to sanitize
the client’s feet.
5. Soak the feet for about 10 -15 min. in the foot
spa machine.
6. Brush the foot to remove dead skin cells.
7. Place the foot on a stool and apply exfoliating
scrub to remove any remaining dead skin cells.
8. Apply effleurage on the foot and calf while applying
the foot scrub.
8. Use a foot file to remove any hard skin on the foot.
9. Place the foot in a basin filled with warm water.
Rinse off the scrub. Brush the foot make sure
that all the dirt is removed. Towel dry.
10. Apply Foot blush. Repeat the same procedure
to the other foot.
11. Apply lotion and massage the foot and calf.
Apply effleurage on the calf and thumb
kneading to the sole of the foot.

12. Apply ironing using your knuckles to the sole

then slapping for two repetitions.

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 BASIC FOOT MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
1. Apply effleurage to spread the foot lotion or oil

2. Thumb slide on the patella

3. Thumb slide on the gastrocnemius

muscle part

4. Thumb slide on the foot dorsal part

5. Thumb press on the foot palmar/sole part

6. Thumb slide on the lateral part of the sole

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 7. Squeezing and draining massage stroke

8. Apply Effleurage for closing

PRE-FOOT SPA TREATMENT

Below are the steps involved in foot spa treatment:

1. Seat client.

2. Wash your hands.

3. Check and analyze foot condition of client’s

4. Remove any jewelry from the body part to be treated.

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What I Have Learned

Identification.
Directions: Read each question carefully. Answer what is being
ask. Write the answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1.What electronic gadget is used to soothe pain from arthritis,
and muscle spasms, and dry cracked skin of the foot?
2.What do you call the volcanic rock, which is actually frothy
lava solidified to form a porous rock to remove dry and
annoying skin as well as calluses?
3. What do you call of the PPE that protects your hand to
pathogens?
4.How do you call the movable cart that contains supplies and
materials for spa?
5. It is used to soften and moisturize the skin.

6. An organic compound used as sanitizer.

7.What tools which is made of metal/sand paper, with a rough

file on one side remove calluses and a fine file on the other to
smoothen the foot
8.It is an absorbent cloth for drying the hands and feet.

9. It is a collection of supplies for use in giving first aid.

10.What do you call the agent that reduces or prevents the

multiplication microorganism.

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Follow the instruction on the following Performance Task Sheet

1.1. After doing the said performance task, rate your self base on the
Performance Criteria Checklist below.

PERFORMANCE TASK SHEET 1.1

Title: Foot Spa Procedure

Performance Objectives: Given a tools materials

and equipment you should be able to perform Foot
spa procedure

Supplies/Materials:
Equipment: Foot Spa machine
Steps/procedure:

1. 1. Prepare the client prior to foot spa.

2. Fill the foot spa machine with warm
water, alcohol, and liquid soap.
3. Use a cotton ball soaked in alcohol
to sanitize the client’s feet.
4. Soak the feet for about 10 -15
min. In the foot spa machine.
5. Brush the foot to remove dead skin cells.
6. Place the foot on a stool and apply exfoliating
scrub to remove any remaining dead skin cells.
7. Apply effleurage on the foot and
calf while applying the foot scrub.
8. Use a foot file to remove any hard skin on the foot.
9. Place the foot in a basin filled with warm water.
Rinse off the scrub. Brush the foot make sure
that all the dirt is removed. Towel dry.
10. Apply Foot blush.

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 Repeat the same procedure to the other foot.
11. Apply lotion and massage the foot and calf.
Apply effleurage on the calf and
Thumb kneading to the sole of the foot.
12. Apply ironing using your knuckles to the
sole then slapping for two repetitions.

Assessment Method:
Demonstration using Performance Criteria Checklist,
oral questioning.

Performance Criteria Checklist (Foot Spa Procedure)

CRITERIA Yes No

Did you…

1. Prepare the client prior to foot spa.

2. Fill the foot spa machine with warm water,
alcohol, and liquid soap.
3 Use a cotton ball soaked in alcohol
to sanitize the client’s feet.

4. Soak the feet for about 10 -15 min.

In the foot spa machine.
5. Brush the foot to remove dead skin cells
6. Place the foot on a stool and apply
exfoliating scrub
to remove any remaining dead skin cells
7. Apply effleurage on the foot and calf
while applying the foot scrub.

8. Use a foot file to remove any hard skin on

the foot
9. Place the foot in a basin filled with warm
water.
Rinse off the scrub. Brush the foot make
sure
that all the dirt is removed. Towel dry
10. Apply Foot blush.

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 Repeat the same procedure to the other
foot.
11. Apply lotion and massage the foot and
calf.

Apply effleurage on the calf and

thumb kneading to the sole of the foot
12. Apply ironing using your knuckles to
the sole
then slapping for two repetitions.

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 Post-Assessment

Let us determine how much you already know about the use of
foot spa tools and equipment. Take this test. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write this on
your answer sheet.
1. Used as a treatment in spas to soften the dry cells.
A. Foot soak C) soap
B. Body scrub D) Foot scrub
2. Used as treatment to give relaxation to the foot?
A. Foot balm C) removing callous
B. Foot massage D) Mittens
3. What electronic gadget used to soothe pain of arthritis, muscle spasms and
dry cracked skin of the foot?
A) Paraffin wax C) Foot spa machine
B) Hand spa machine D) Handkerchief
4. Which substance that causes contamination?
A) Contaminant C) Infection
B) Contamination D) Decontamination
5. Used as treatment to give pinkish color to the foot?
A. Foot soak C) Foot balm
B. Foot scrub D) Foot blush
6. What mixture of natural ingredients to keep skin soft, smooth and
remove dead skin cells?
A) Lotion C) Alcohol
B) Antiseptic D) Scrub lotion
7 What process whereby microorganisms are destroyed?
A) Sterilization C) Sanitization
B) Sanitation D) Vaccination
8. Which of the following is a movable cart that contains supplies and materials?
A) Push cart C) Trolley
B) Bicycle D) Basket
9. What chemicals should we used to disinfect our tools and equipment?

A) Sterile machine C) Paraffin wax machine B)

Foot spa machine D) alcohol
10. Which tool is used for mixing the aromatic oils and other fluids for the
foot spa?
A) Mixing bowl C) Basin

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 B) Foot spa machine D) Bowl

11. This is used to collect supplies for giving first aid.

A. First aid kit C. Capsule B. Lotion D.
Alcohol
12. What do you call the cloth for drying the hands and feet?
A. Towel C. Hand cloth
B. Cotton D. Downy
13. How many minutes is required to soak the hand of the client in a
paraffin wax?
A. 4 sec. - 10 mins. C. 4 sec. – 20 mins.
B. 4 sec. – 1 hour D. 4 sec. - 30 mins.
14. An agent that reduces the multiplication of micro-organism ism

A. Antiseptic solution C. Cleanser B. Medicine

D. Cling wrap

15. A soft white downy fiber use for dubbing and sanitizing clients’ hand is
called _____
A. Cotton C. Cloth
B. Towel D. Downy

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Follow the instruction on the following Performance

Task Sheet 1.2. After doing the said performance task, rate your
self base on the Performance Criteria Checklist below.

PERFORMANCE TASK SHEET 1.2

Title: Basic Foot Massage Techniques

Performance Objectives: Given a tools and materials, you should

be able to perform basic foot massage techniques.

Supplies/Materials:
Equipment:
Steps/procedure:

1. 1 Apply effleurage to spread the foot lotion or oil

2. Thumb slide on the patella

3. Thumb slide on the gastrocnemius muscle part

4. Thumb slide on the foot dorsal part

5. Thumb press on the foot palmar/sole part

6. Thumb slide on the lateral part of the sole

7. Squeezing and draining massage stroke

8. Apply Effleurage for closing

Assessment Method:
Demonstration using Performance Criteria Checklist, oral
questioning.

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Performance Criteria Checklist (Basic Foot Massage Techniques)
CRITERIA Yes No

Did you…
1. Apply effleurage to spread the foot lotion or
oil
2. Thumb slide on the patella
3. Thumb slide on the gastrocnemius muscle
part
4. Thumb slide on the foot dorsal part

5. Thumb press on the foot palmar/sole part

6. Thumb slide on the lateral part of the sole

7. Squeezing and draining massage stroke

8. Apply effleurage for closing

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