Advanced Professional Training Curriculum in Indigenous Traditional Filipino Medicine

Program Overview

The Certificate Program on Hilot Manggagamot is an advanced professional training curriculum focused on the therapeutic application of traditional Filipino medicine. It is designed to facilitate systematic cleansing, structural and energetic repair, and ultimate cure.

Positioned as the vital clinical counterpart to diagnostic practice, this program trains students to translate diagnostic insights into active, hands-on interventions. Through a rigorous clinical practicum and theoretical study, students master the compounding of natural elements, environmental temperature control, and physical manipulation.

The Sacred Lineage: This program integrates Lunas Pilay, the advanced art of traditional Filipino bone setting and structural alignment, executed in strict accordance with the sacred Hilot Binabaylan lineage and energetic practices.

Admission & Enrollment Requirements

Because this program acts as the vital clinical counterpart to diagnostic practice, applicants must possess a foundational mastery of traditional assessment methodologies before entering advanced hands-on therapeutic training.

To enroll in the Certificate in Hilot Gamutan or Manggagamot Practice, candidates must submit the following credentials upon registration:

1. Mandatory Academic Prerequisite

• Official Prerequisite Certificate: A photocopy of your Certificate in Magtatawas or Hilot Diagnostic Practice issued by the Hilot Academy of Binabaylan (with the original copy presented for verification).
• Level 1 Completion: Verification of successful completion of Level 1: Certificate on Magtatawas or Hilot Diagnostic Practitioner.

2. General Documentary Requirements

• Duly Accomplished Enrollee Application Form
• Proof of Identity: Photocopy of valid Government-Issued ID or Passport (and PSA Birth Certificate).
• Academic Record: Photocopy of High School Diploma, Transcript of Records (TOR), or College Diploma.
• Formal ID Pictures: Two (2) recent 2×2 colored ID pictures with a white background.

The Two Operational Phases

The curriculum is structurally divided into two core treatment phases to train students to safely restore elemental equilibrium, eliminate pathogenic blockages, and accelerate the body’s innate capacity to heal:

1. The Cleansing Phase (Paglilinis at Pagpapasuri)

Focuses on detoxification and the evacuation of morbid humors.

• Core Modalities: Pagbababad, Paglalanggas, Pagbubuhos, Paghihilod, Pagpupunas, Pagsusuob, and Paglalabatiba.

2. The Repair Phase (Pagbabalik-lakas at Paghilom)

Addresses structural, tissue, and energetic restoration.

• Core Modalities: Pagtatapal, Pagbibigkis, Dagdagay, Pahid, Haplas, Masahe, Bentusa, Tawak, Tandok, and the advanced art of Lunas Pilay (bone setting).

✦ Course Objectives

Our primary mission is to produce clinically proficient, safe, and ethically grounded traditional healers capable of executing advanced therapeutic interventions. The program aims to:

• Master Therapeutic Intervention: Train students in the precise application of traditional cleansing, repair, and structural alignment modalities to effectively disrupt disease pathways.
• Standardize Safety and Protocols: Establish strict clinical boundaries, hygiene standards, and safety indications/contraindications for advanced invasive and non-invasive traditional practices, particularly bone setting.
• Integrate Treatment with Diagnosis: Enable students to seamlessly align therapeutic actions with the root causes identified during initial patient assessments.
• Preserve Ethnobotanical and Manual Arts: Champion the authentic preservation of Filipino pharmacology, hot-and-cold thermal dynamics, specialized manual therapies, and the spiritual-physical lineage of the Hilot Binabaylan.

✦ Core Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate mastery over these 12 core competencies:

Phase I: Cleansing Modalities

• CLO 1 (Pagbababad & Paglalanggas): Administer therapeutic soaking and herbal wound/skin washing using appropriate ethnobotanical decoctions to clean wounds, lower systemic heat, or prepare tissues for manipulation.
• CLO 2 (Pagbubuhos & Pagpupunas): Execute ritualized or therapeutic pouring of medicated waters and therapeutic sponge bathing/wiping to regulate body temperature, stimulate peripheral circulation, and clear external bio-energetic waste.
• CLO 3 (Paghihilod): Perform skin scraping/exfoliation using traditional friction methods to mechanically open pores, eliminate stagnant surface toxins, and stimulate lymphatic flow.
• CLO 4 (Pagsusuob): Conduct traditional herbal steam inhalation/fumigation safely, managing thermal dynamics to relieve respiratory congestion, induce diaphoresis (sweating), and expel cold humors.
• CLO 5 (Paglalabatiba): Formulate and safely administer traditional herbal enemas to cleanse the lower gastrointestinal tract, remove toxic buildup, and balance internal wind (hangin) and heat (init).

Phase II: Repair and Restorative Modalities

• CLO 6 (Pagtatapal & Pagbibigkis): Prepare and apply herbal poultices/pouches and traditional therapeutic binding/wrapping to reduce localized inflammation, support structural misalignments, and sustain localized herbal delivery.
• CLO 7 (Dagdagay): Execute traditional acupressure foot therapy using bamboo sticks to stimulate reflex zones, release deep lower-extremity tension, and balance systemic energy lines.
• CLO 8 (Pahid & Haplas): Demonstrate proficiency in light oil application and vigorous application of warming or medicated liniments to manipulate tissues and soothe nerve paths.
• CLO 9 (Masahe): Master the specialized strokes of traditional Hilot manual manipulation to realign muscles, break down tissue adhesions, and restore the smooth flow of bisa (vital life force).
• CLO 10 (Bentusa): Administer cupping therapy safely utilizing traditional methods to extract stagnant blood, trapped air (singaw), and metabolic waste from muscle tissues.
• CLO 11 (Tawak & Tandok): Execute traditional anti-venom/anti-toxin neutralizing protocols and traditional suctioning of localized toxins/venom using animal horns or specialized tools with strict adherence to traditional sanitation, safety, and biohazard boundaries.
• CLO 12 (Lunas Pilay): Perform Traditional Filipino Bone Setting to manipulate, adjust, and realign sprains, strains, dislocations, and bone misalignments, integrating the spiritual, intuitive, and physical protocols unique to the Hilot Binabaylan tradition.

Conferment of Title

Upon successful completion of all prescribed learning outcomes, clinical hours, and institutional competencies of this program, the candidate shall be formally conferred the title of:

Certified Hilot Manggagamot

This professional designation signifies that the graduate has demonstrated advanced clinical competence, ethical responsibility, and technical mastery in the therapeutic application of traditional Filipino healing arts, structural alignment, and trauma restoration.

The conferral confirms the practitioner’s official alignment with the quality standards of Hilot Academy, certifying their capacity to practice traditional therapeutics safely, effectively, and autonomously within the scope of holistic healthcare and cultural preservation.

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Schedule of Fees, Enrollment & Payment Policy

Tuition Investment

The Certificate in Hilot Gamutan or Manggagamot Practice is a comprehensive 9-Day Intensive Clinical Training Program delivered within a 10-day residential training schedule designed to develop competent traditional Filipino healers in cleansing, therapeutic intervention, structural correction, and Hilot Binabaylan healing methods.

Total Program Fee

₱85,400.00

Program Inclusions

✅ Complete classroom and practical clinical instruction

✅ Hands-on training in traditional cleansing and repair modalities

✅ Lunas Pilay (Traditional Filipino Bone Setting) training

✅ Course handouts and training materials

✅ Accommodation during the training period

✅ Daily meals

✅ Venue and facility use

✅ Local transportation support

✅ Clinical practicum and competency assessment

✅ Certification processing and conferment of title

✅ Supervision by senior Hilot Academy instructors and mentors.

Enrollment Schedule

Enrollment is conducted on a limited-slot basis to ensure quality instruction, close supervision, and safe clinical training.

Applicants may reserve their training slot as early as three (3) months before the scheduled start date. Enrollment is confirmed only upon receipt of the required reservation and downpayment.

Reservation and Downpayment Policy

To officially reserve a seat in the training program, applicants must submit a 20% non-refundable reservation fee.

Reservation & Enrollment Downpayment

₱17,080.00

This amount represents 20% of the total tuition investment and serves as confirmation of enrollment.

Purpose of the Reservation Fee

The reservation fee allows the Academy to prepare:

• Accommodation arrangements
• Course materials
• Ethnobotanical training resources
• Instructor scheduling
• Venue preparation
• Administrative processing and enrollment services

Important Notice

The Reservation & Enrollment Fee is:

• Non-refundable
• Non-transferable
• Deductible from the total tuition fee once enrolled

Payment Schedule

Payment Stage	Amount
Reservation & Enrollment Fee (20%)	₱17,080.00
Balance Due on Day 1	₱68,320.00
Total Program Fee	₱85,400.00

The remaining balance of ₱68,320.00 must be paid in full on the first day of training before the orientation and opening lecture begin.

Cancellation and No-Show Policy

No-Show Policy

Students who reserve a slot but fail to attend the training program forfeit their reservation fee. The reservation payment remains strictly non-refundable.

Student-Initiated Cancellation

If a student cancels prior to the start of training, the 20% reservation fee shall be forfeited and will not be refunded. [

Withdrawal During Training

Once training begins and full payment has been made, no partial or full refund shall be issued should a student voluntarily withdraw from the program.

Emergency Deferment Policy

Students unable to attend due to verifiable medical emergencies or force majeure circumstances may request a deferment.

Conditions include:

• Submission of supporting documentation.
• Notification at least forty-eight (48) hours before Day 1.
• Approval by Hilot Academy administration.
• Credit may be applied toward a future training cohort within one (1) year from the original enrollment date.

Certification Requirement

The title Certified Hilot Manggagamot shall only be conferred upon students who:

• Successfully complete all required training hours.
• Pass the academic and practical assessments.
• Demonstrate full compliance with safety and ethical standards.
• Maintain a fully paid account balance.

Student Acknowledgment

By remitting payment and enrolling in the program, the student acknowledges and agrees that:

• The Reservation & Enrollment Fee is non-refundable.
• Enrollment is subject to all Academy policies and procedures.
• Certification is contingent upon academic, practical, ethical, and financial compliance.
• The Academy reserves the right to withhold credentials until all requirements have been satisfied.

“Preserving, Practicing, and Professionalizing the Traditional Healing Arts and Sciences of the Philippines.”