IF YOU WISH TO BECOME AN LMT, PLEASE PRE-REGISTER HERE SO WE CAN PLACE YOU IN ANY OF SEVERAL HiHiP TRAINING VENUES. After you fill out this form and click the SUBMIT button, do not forget to send your passport photo (with name) to Parthia Hihip on Facebook so that you can be included in a chat group for applicants in your area.
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BACKGROUND INFO on MASSAGE, DOH LICENSURE & REGULATION, and LICENSURE COURSE
The World Health Organization classifies Massage Therapists as "Associate Professionals in Physiotherapy" (
http://www.who.int/hrh/statistics/Health_workers_classification.pdf).
Philippine law mandates DOH to screen massage practitioners to ensure the safety and health of clients and patients (
https://www.facebook.com/419199278115604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1158622754173249).
DOH regulates massage practice by issuing licenses and managing the development of the Massage Therapy profession in the Philippines (
http://www.doh.gov.ph/committee-of-examiners-for-mass-therapy).
DOH accredits massage training institutions to prepare examinees for licensure.
DOH conducts Massage Therapy licensure examinations twice yearly, in June and December.
Hilot at Hilom Pilipinas (HiHiP) is duly accredited by the DOH to train students for LMT examinations. It operates training extensions primarily in the Calabarzon area. Classes are typically held February-May and August-November (
www.myhomespa.ph/hihip/lmtcoursepreenroll.html). College degree holders may avail of the Guided Self-Study individual instruction program.
MODULE 1 lectures are now FREE on SoundCloud.com, starting with
https://soundcloud.com/user-527965371/hihip-lmt-audio-10-pd856-doc. Modules 2-5 and Practical Massage classes are subject to tuition fees.