APPLICATIONS OPEN. MONTHLY + ADVANCED CERTIFICATIONS. LEVEL 1-4
Certification
Your next level is not a title.
It is a responsibility.
Review the full Bahay Hilom pathway and identify where your current experience, intention, and readiness belong.
Four levels.
One lifelong practice.
Each level builds on the one before it. Advancement is based on completed requirements, demonstrated practice, feedback, maturity, and readiness.
01
FOUNDATIONS AND CULTURAL GROUNDING
Hilot Practitioner
Learn the roots before reaching for the branches.
Enter Hilot through history, lineage, ethics, practitioner presence, traditional assessment, foundational strokes, and culturally responsible care.
DESIGNED FOR
First-time students, Filipino descendants reconnecting, bodyworkers, caregivers, and respectful non-Filipino cultural learners.
RECOGNITION
Foundational certification after successful completion of all requirements.
CORE CURRICULUM
History, lineage & cultural context
Practitioner ethics, consent & boundaries
Foundational Hilot assessment
Core hands-on strokes and body mechanics
Presence, observation & aftercare
BY THE END OF THIS LEVEL, STUDENTS WORK TOWARD THE ABILITY TO:
Explain Hilot within its Filipino cultural and historical context
Prepare yourself and the space with intention and professional care
Practice foundational observation, palpation and assessment
Perform a coherent foundational sequence with safe body mechanics
Communicate scope, consent and aftercare clearly
HOW LEARNING IS EMBODIED:
Guided demonstrations, partner practice, reflection, cultural study, and instructor feedback help students
move from observation into embodied foundational skill.
3-day of online pre-requisite content
6-days in person cohort
90 minute segments
with lunch and breaks
8-hour days
start times varies. 10-6pm.
ADVANCEMENT:
Successful completion establishes the foundation for Level 2. Advancement also considers practice consistency, receptivity to feedback, and readiness.
DECEMBER 2026
$1,999.00
PRICE INCLUDES:
classes, manual, student kit, class supplies, excursion, graduation ceremony, graduation dinner, certificate of completion, access to our membership portal and access to practitioner group for post support.
December 1-8, 2026 - Honolulu, Hawaii
Capacity 15
10:00 AM HST - 6:00 PM HST
Class 8 days in person
SEATTLE COHORT 2027:
April 10-18, 2027 - Seattle, WA
Capacity 15
10:00 AM HST - 6:00 PM HST
Class is 9-days in person
This class has 4-5 trainers traveling to this location
$3,775.00
Payment Information:
Receive 10% off when paying in full. Payment plans are available. $500 non-refundable deposit required. Flexible payment plans. All tuition balances must be paid in full at least fourteen (14) days before the cohort begins to allow adequate time to prepare student kits, materials, and supplies.
Retreats are ages 18+
*Lodging is available at an additional cost.
We do not provide airfare, travel insurance, meal plans and child care.
02
FLOW, DISCERNMENT & DEEPER PRACTICE
Hilot Daloy
Move from memorizing technique to understanding relationship.
Deepen hands-on confidence, energetic awareness, practitioner discernment, and your ability to create an intentional Hilot session.
DESIGNED FOR
Level 1 graduates ready for greater precision, integration, feedback, and supervised practice.
RECOGNITION
Advanced practitioner certification upon demonstrated competency.
CORE CURRICULUM
Advanced assessment and therapeutic flow
Body mechanics and practitioner longevity
Energetic awareness grounded in discernment
Intentional session design and integration
Case reflection and mentorship
BY THE END OF THIS LEVEL, STUDENTS WORK TOWARD THE ABILITY TO:
Adapt foundational skills to the person rather than follow a rigid routine
Refine pressure, pacing, transitions and practitioner positioning
Connect assessment findings to a thoughtful session plan
Recognize when to proceed, modify, pause or refer
Document and reflect on sessions with greater professional clarity
HOW LEARNING IS EMBODIED:
Students develop continuity through supervised practice, complete-session work, case reflection, peer exchange, and direct feedback on both technique and presence.
3-day of online pre-requisite content
6-days in person cohort
90 minute segments
with lunch and breaks
8-hour days
start times varies. 10-6pm.
ADVANCEMENT:
Level 3 consideration follows demonstrated competency, sustained practice, cultural accountability, and the ability to work with growing independence.
UPCOMING COHORTS:
April 22-27, 2026 - Honolulu, Hawaii
10:00 AM HST - 6:00 PM HST
Payment Information:
Receive 10% off when paying in full. Payment plans are available. $500 non-refundable deposit required. Flexible payment plans. All tuition balances must be paid in full at least fourteen (14) days before the cohort begins to allow adequate time to prepare student kits, materials, and supplies.
Retreats are ages 18+
*Lodging is available at an additional cost.
We do not provide airfare, travel insurance, meal plans and child care.
03
ADVANCED PRACTICE & LEADERSHIP
Hilot Binabaylan
Carry the light with maturity, humility, and discipline.
Advanced study in traditional practices, language, group dynamics, deeper assessment, aftercare, leadership, and the responsibilities of senior practice.
DESIGNED FOR
Experienced graduates who demonstrate consistency, character, cultural accountability, and service.
RECOGNITION
Senior certification; eligibility for further mentorship is based on readiness, not time alone.
CORE CURRICULUM
Advanced traditional practices and protocol
Language, chants and respectful use
Group dynamics, facilitation and leadership
Complex assessment, integration and aftercare
Community practice, service and accountability
BY THE END OF THIS LEVEL, STUDENTS WORK TOWARD THE ABILITY TO:
Approach complex sessions with disciplined assessment and sound judgment
Hold groups and community spaces with clarity, care and humility
Use language and protocol with appropriate context and attribution
Offer responsible aftercare while staying within scope
Model senior-practitioner conduct, accountability and service
HOW LEARNING IS EMBODIED:
Advanced labs, facilitated group experiences, mentorship, community-facing practice, and reflective case review cultivate the steadiness expected of a senior practitioner.
3-day of online pre-requisite content
6-days in person cohort
90 minute segments
with lunch and breaks
8-hour days
start times varies. 10-6pm.
ADVANCEMENT:
Completion may open consideration for continued mentorship. It does not guarantee entry into Level 4 or confer permission to teach the Bahay Hilom curriculum.
UPCOMING COHORTS:
Date TBA
Payment Information:
Receive 10% off when paying in full. Payment plans are available. $500 non-refundable deposit required. Flexible payment plans. All tuition balances must be paid in full at least fourteen (14) days before the cohort begins to allow adequate time to prepare student kits, materials, and supplies.
Retreats are ages 18+
*Lodging is available at an additional cost.
We do not provide airfare, travel insurance, meal plans and child care.
04
PRESENTATION, TRANSMISSION & APPROVED LEADERSHIP
Trainer & Stewardship
Learn to teach with power. Earn the trust to transmit with integrity. Protect what has been entrusted. Preserve what must continue.
An invitation-based trainer pathway for seasoned practitioners prepared to present, facilitate, mentor, demonstrate, and preserve Hilot under the guidance and standards of Bahay Hilom.
DESIGNED FOR
Selected Level 3 graduates with sustained practice, service, cultural accountability, leadership potential, and an explicit invitation from Bahay Hilom.
RECOGNITION
Trainer recognition is invitation- and evaluation-based. Graduates may receive written authorization to present or teach within a clearly defined Bahay Hilom scope.
TRAINER CURRICULUM
Trainer identity, ethics and lineage responsibility
Presentation mastery, voice and grounded stage presence
Group dynamics, rapport and learning environments
Culturally grounded curriculum and lesson design
Live demonstration, facilitation and supervised teaching
Feedback, assessment and trainer evaluation
Teaching in person, online and through media
Stewardship, attribution and approved scope of transmission
THE LEVEL 4 TRAINER PATH
01 Present
Build grounded stage presence, voice, story, lesson structure, demonstration skills, and confidence before groups.
02 Facilitate
Lead learning environments, guide practice, read group dynamics, answer questions, and give effective feedback.
03 Demonstrate
Complete supervised teaching assignments and a formal evaluation of knowledge, presentation, ethics, and skill.
BY THE END OF THIS LEVEL, STUDENTS WORK TOWARD THE ABILITY TO:
Present Hilot history, principles and practices with clarity, confidence and accurate attribution
Lead groups of different sizes while creating a respectful, participatory and culturally safe learning environment
Design lessons that serve different learning styles and move students from context to demonstration, practice and integration
Demonstrate hands-on content safely while explaining intention, consent, boundaries and practitioner decision-making
Use voice, physiology, space, story and metaphor intentionally without turning sacred teaching into performance
Give precise, constructive feedback and evaluate student readiness with fairness and discernment
Respond to questions, resistance and group challenges without losing presence or cultural integrity
Teach only the content and level specifically authorized by Bahay Hilom
HOW LEARNING IS EMBODIED:
Level 4 is highly experiential. Candidates prepare and deliver short teachings, facilitate group processes, demonstrate selected skills, coach practice, receive direct faculty feedback, assist approved cohorts, and complete supervised teaching assignments before evaluation.
14-days
5 days of class
1 day break
5 days of class
3 days of evaluation
ADVANCEMENT:
Candidates who meet Bahay Hilom’s standards may be approved to teach a defined level, module, or role. Authorization is written, scope-specific, reviewable, and may require continuing mentorship. No one is authorized to reproduce the full curriculum solely by completing Level 4.
UPCOMING COHORTS:
Date TBA
Payment Information:
Receive 10% off when paying in full. Payment plans are available. $500 non-refundable deposit required. Flexible payment plans. All tuition balances must be paid in full at least fourteen (14) days before the cohort begins to allow adequate time to prepare student kits, materials, and supplies.
Retreats are ages 18+
*Lodging is available at an additional cost.
We do not provide airfare, travel insurance, meal plans and child care.
WHAT CERTIFICATION MEANS
Competency.
Character.
Context.
01
Coursework
Complete required lessons, reflections, demonstrations, and submissions.
Students are assessed on more than information. We look for the ability to practice responsibly, receive feedback, honor scope, and remain connected to cultural context.
02
Hands-on Practice
Develop skill through supervised practice and documented repetition.
03
Cultural Understanding
Show respect for origin, language, attribution, protocol, and lineage.
04
Integration
Apply learning thoughtfully rather than collecting disconnected techniques.
05
Readiness
Advance when the work is embodied—not simply when time has passed.
IMPORTANT DISTINCTION
Certification is not permission to teach.
Teaching the Bahay Hilom lineage requires years of practice, advanced study, demonstrated maturity, and explicit written approval. No foundational certificate grants the right to reproduce or teach the curriculum.
THE INVESTMENT
This is high-touch professional
and cultural education.
Program fees vary by level, location, lodging, and immersion format. Payment plans and limited scholarships may be available for select cohorts.
READY TO ENTER THE PATHWAY?
Choose your beginning.
Commit to the practice.
Tell us about your background, intention, and why Bahay Hilom is calling you.
We will help you identify the right place to begin.
America’s accredited Hilot training school.
Sacred lineage · Cultural preservation · Global community
Contact Details
(808) 285-8818