Become the Healer Your Community Needs
Study Traditional Filipino Hilot with Shaman Zanny Morales, one of the leading teachers of Hilot in the United States.
Which training is right for you?
New to Hilot?
Hilot Foundation
3-Day Online Introduction Workshop
Perfect for:
Beginners
Wellness practitioners
Massage therapists
Coaches
Nurses
Curious learners
Filipino Americans seeking cultural connection
No experience necessary.
You Will Learn:
What Hilot is and why it matters today
Basic assessment methods
Traditional Tawas
Foundational Hilot techniques
Babayin + Kilubansa
Basic energy awareness
Client care and ethics
No experience necessary.
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Ready for Certification?
Hilot Practitioner Level 1
9-Day Practitioner Certification
Learn the foundational Hilot system including:
Hilot History & Philosophy
Traditional Assessment Methods
Pulse Reading, Finger + Hand Assessment
Tawas Diagnostics
Pyscho-Emotional Release Therapy
Pagsasala (Banana Leaf Scanning)
Hilot Treatment Applications
Bentusa (Cupping)
Dagdagay (Foot therapy)
Herbal Medicine Foundations
Cleansing & Protection Practices
Client Care & Professional Ethics
Graduates receive:
Student kit
Training manual
Certificate of Completion
Certificate to practice in America & Philippines
Practitioner Recognition
Access to Continuing Education Pathways
Membership in the Bahay Hilom "House of Healing" Community
Graduation Dinner + Ceremony
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The Hilot Binabaylan Pathway
Level 0
Hilot Foundation
Explore the tradition.
Level 1
Hilot Practitioner
Learn the foundations of assessment, treatment, and client care.
Level 2
Hilot Tanglaw
Deepen your understanding of energy, emotional healing, ritual, herbs, and advanced applications.
Level 3
Hilot Binabaylan
Embody the role of healer, guide, and community servant through advanced training and leadership development.
Level 4
Hilot Trainer
Learn how to teach, mentor, and preserve the tradition for future generations.
Level 5
Hilot Master Trainer
Open your own accredited Hilot training school, healing center and spiritual temple
What Makes Our Training Different?
Most wellness trainings teach techniques. We teach a system.
Students learn: Assessment. How to identify imbalances. Cleansing. How to help release what no longer serves. Repair. How to support restoration. Strengthening. How to build resilience. Maintenance. How to help clients sustain balance.
This framework forms the foundation of traditional Hilot practice.
What Students Experience
✓ Daily hands-on practice
✓ Cultural education
✓ Traditional rituals
✓ Herbal preparation
✓ Assessment training
✓ Real-world applications
✓ Community and connection
✓ Personal healing and growth
Upcoming Trainings
Hawaiʻi (Honolulu)
September 9–16, 2026
California (Long Beach & Oakland)
September 22–30, 2026
October 22–30, 2026
Hawaiʻi (Honolulu)
March 23–31, 2027
Washington (Seattle)
April 10–18, 2027
New York (Niagara Falls)
April 23–May 1, 2027
North Carolina (Hamptonville)
May 8–16, 2027
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Why study with
Shaman Zanny?
First Accredited Hilot School in America
Direct Lineage Training
Hands-On Immersion
Small Cohorts
Community-Based Learning
Open to All Backgrounds
Our programs are designed for both Filipino and non-Filipino students who want to learn a complete healing system rooted in centuries of traditional knowledge.
Common Questions
Do I need to be Filipino?
No. The training is open to all backgrounds.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Foundations are pre-requisite classes and Level 1 are beginner-friendly.
Can I use these skills professionally?
Many graduates integrate Hilot into wellness, bodywork, coaching, and community service settings, subject to local laws and regulations.
Is this hands-on?
Yes. This is an experiential training.
Do you accept payment plans?
Yes, we offer payment plans. We accept major credit/debit, venmo, paypal, Affirm/Klarna, and ACH transfers. We also offer scholarships when available.
