The Foundation of Traditional Filipino Healing

Hilot Practitioner Level 1 is the required entry point for students seeking formal training in the traditional Filipino healing arts. This immersive 9-day certification program provides the foundational knowledge, hands-on skills, and cultural understanding necessary to begin practicing Hilot safely, ethically, and effectively.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, massage therapist, coach, energy practitioner, or simply called to the healing arts, this training will introduce you to one of the oldest healing systems of the Philippines.

No prior experience is required.

What You Will Learn

This training focuses on building a strong foundation in assessment, bodywork, energy awareness, and practitioner development.

Core Training Includes:

History, philosophy, and principles of Hilot
Traditional Hilot assessment and diagnostic procedures
Body listening and observation skills
Cleansing rituals and practitioner preparation
Traditional herbal oil making and applications
Foundational Hilot treatment techniques
Introduction to anatomy and physiology
Anatomical positioning and range of motion
Vital signs and wellness assessment basics
Kilubansa elemental assessment
Psycho-emotional release foundations
Practitioner ethics, presence, and client care

Students will participate in demonstrations, supervised practice sessions, and hands-on learning throughout the training.

Training Format

9-Day In-Person Intensive
Small Group Learning Environment
Guided Practice & Demonstrations
Individual Feedback & Mentorship
Attendance Required for Certification

Certification Includes

Upon successful completion, students will receive:

Hilot Practitioner Level 1 Certification
Official Course Manual & Training Materials
Student Practitioner Kit
Graduation Ceremony & Celebration Dinner
Access to Ongoing Community Support

Dates

April 24-May 2, 2027

Location: Private Airbnb

Tuition

$5,995

with lodging $7,995

Limited to 20 students per cohort.

Tuition includes training, certification, manuals, student materials, practitioner kit, and graduation dinner.

Payment Plans

Payment plans are available with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit to reserve your seat.

To request a payment plan, please contact: bahayhilom@gmail.com

Registration Policy

Due to advance commitments made for training materials, certificates, venue reservations, staffing, and instructor preparation, all deposits and tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable once received.

Space is limited and enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Force Majeure

Bahay Hilom will not be responsible for delays, changes, interruptions or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control. These circumstances may include severe weather, natural disasters, fire, flood, epidemic or pandemic, government restrictions, travel disruptions, transportation failures, labor disputes, civil unrest, war, acts of terrorism, utility or internet outages, venue closures, instructor illness, public-health emergencies or other unforeseen events.

If a force-majeure event prevents the program from proceeding as scheduled, Bahay Hilom may modify the schedule, location, instructors or delivery format; postpone the training; provide replacement instruction; or issue program credit toward a future cohort. Refunds are not guaranteed and will be determined according to the circumstances, contractual obligations and applicable law.

Students are responsible for their own airfare, transportation, lodging outside the Bahay Hilom lodging package, travel insurance and other personal travel expenses. Bahay Hilom strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance that covers cancellation, delay and medical emergencies.