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
Complete the Foundation modules before your in-person Hilot intensive. Check your cohort listing for its teaching dates, schedule, and preparation requirements.
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
Prerequisite classes
Baybayin Alphabet
Kilubansa Energetic Name Rebalancing
7 Ancestral Powers (Ancestral Healing)
Circle of Ancestors (Ancestral Healing)
Personal Trinity (Filipino Feng Shui)
No experience necessary.
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Ready for Certification?
Hilot Practitioner Level 1
Practitioner Certification
Learn the foundational Hilot system including:
Hilot History & Philosophy
Traditional Assessment Methods
Pulse Reading, Finger + Hand Assessment
Tawas Diagnostics
Psycho-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.
This framework forms the foundation of traditional Hilot practice.
What 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.
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
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Upcoming Retreats
2027 Hilot Training Cohorts
Hilot Practitioner · Level 1 & Hilot Tanglaw · Level 2
Level 1 · 5 days in person · Hilot Practitioner · Cohort #7 · January 27–31, 2027 · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Pay in Full · $1,799.10 | Payment Plan · $500 Deposit
Level 1 · 5 days in person · Hilot Practitioner · Cohort #8 · February 24–28, 2027 · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Pay in Full · $1,799.10 | Payment Plan · $500 Deposit
Level 1 · 5 days in person · Hilot Practitioner · Cohort #9 · March 23–27, 2027 · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Pay in Full · $1,799.10 | Payment Plan · $500 Deposit
Level 1 · 9 days in person · Hilot Practitioner · Cohort #10 · April 10–18, 2027 · Seattle, Washington
Pay in Full · $3,599 | Payment Plan · $500 Deposit
Level 1 · 5 days in person · Hilot Practitioner · Cohort #12 · August 25–29, 2027 · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Pay in Full · $1,799.10 | Payment Plan · $500 Deposit
Level 2 · 9 days in person · Hilot Tanglaw · Cohort #11 · June 13–21, 2027 · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Pay in Full · $3,599 | Payment Plan · $500 Deposit
Level 2 · 5 days in person · Hilot Tanglaw · Cohort #13 · September 1–5, 2027 · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Pay in Full · $1,799.10 | Payment Plan · $500 Deposit
Five-day cohorts: $1,999 tuition, or $1,799.10 pay in full (10% savings). Payment plan: $500 non-refundable deposit credited toward tuition, then $499.67, $499.67 and $499.66 monthly.
Nine-day Seattle and June cohorts: $3,599 tuition; pay in full or $500 deposit, then three monthly payments of $1,033.
Level 1 requires four days of online prerequisites before in-person training. Online classes release on the 1st of each cohort month. Complete all quizzes, homework and assessments before advancing. Level 2 requires completion of Level 1.
Hilot Trainer’s Training · Honolulu
January 14–18, 2027
Week 1: July 13–19; Week 2: July 21–27; Evaluations: July 28–31, 2027.
Level 2 completion required. Inquire for admission and tuition.
2026 cohorts: Alameda, California · October 22–30; Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · December 1–8. Contact [email protected] for availability.
Optional Root & Spell: March 30–April 3 and September 6–10, 2027, Honolulu. Separate enrollment and tuition: $1,999; $1,799.10 pay in full or $500 deposit plus three monthly payments. View details.
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Certification documents completion of program requirements; it does not grant professional licensure or permission to teach.
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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.
The World Doesn't Need More Followers.
It Needs More Healers.
Learn a healing tradition. Reconnect with wisdom. Serve your community.
Become the healer your community needs.
Cultural & Holistic Practitioner Disclaimer
Shaman / Dr. Zanny Morales is a cultural holistic practitioner, not an MD or a medical physician. Participation in his services is voluntary. Hilot, traditional assessment, bodywork, and spiritual or cultural practices are complementary support for your healing journey; they do not replace medical diagnosis, treatment, or care. Continue to seek care from your primary care physician and other licensed healthcare professionals. Do not delay medical care or change prescribed treatment because of a session. You may ask questions, decline a practice, or stop a session at any time. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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