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How to Be a Massage Therapist in the Philippines

Over the last few years, more people are having their bodies massaged, especially when they’re stressed or suffering from a certain ailment. This means that the demand for a massage therapist is particularly high in many parts of the world, including the Philippines.

However, to practice massage therapy in the Philippines requires not only education but also a certification and a license. In fact, by 2017, all therapists should already hold a license before they can be hired for the job.

Interested? Here’s how to do it:

 

Requirements

To qualify for the exam, you need the following:

  • Filipino citizenship
  • At least 18 years old by the time of the examination
  • High school graduate
  • Good moral character certificate from the barangay captain where the applicant resides
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance
  • Medical certificate from a government physician stating the examinees is mentally and physically fit to take the test
  • A certificate of training from the Department of Health (DOH)
  • 3 copies of passport-size photos taken not later than 6 months before application

DOH has partnered with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide massage therapy courses. In the Visayas, one of the leading training centers is Center for Healthcare Professions (CHP) Cebu.

CHP Cebu’s massage therapy course can be completed in 560 hours. With this program, you will learn:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Physiology
  • Pathology and microbiology
  • Introduction to massage therapy
  • Massage therapy application
  • Practice of massage therapy

 

Submission

The Department of Health through the regulatory body Committee of Examinees for Massage Therapy (CEMT) will announce the schedule of the examination, which is usually during the first week of June and December, as well as its corresponding fee. It’s very important that your requirements and application form, along with the fee, are submitted to the DOH office at least two weeks before the examination.

 

Examination

The exam is composed of two parts: theoretical and practical.

The theoretical exam is given first and covers basic questions related to your massage therapy training. Remember: you cannot proceed to the practical exam if you have not passed this level. To pass, you need to get at least 75% average grade.

The practical exam is more comprehensive and is made up of three different parts, which includes an oral test. It should be taken anytime but not more than a month after you’ve received the official announcement of passing the theoretical exam. The passing grade in this level is 75%.

To receive a certificate of registration, you should have at least the passing score for both exams.

 

Continuing Education

To enable to practice your profession, you should obtain a continuing education and renew your license, which occurs every three years.

 

Scope

The massage therapy certificate of registration offered in the Philippines is applicable only to Swedish massage. There are different requirements if you want to practice hilot and other types of massages, as well as work as a spa therapist.

Regardless, there’s no better time to become a full-fledged massage therapists than today. Contact Center for Healthcare Professions Cebu now for more information about the training.

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    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Dear Ma’am Lenjelie,

      Good day!

      In regards to your question, Center for Healthcare Professions Cebu’s training program class schedule is Mondays to Fridays, 8:00AM-5:00PM.
      As of the moment, we only have daytime schedule for all training program. We will still make an arrangement for a night class schedule if possible.
      What else do you need to know? Thank you so much for your time and we will wait for your response.

      Jhayne
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply
        • CHP Cebu
          CHP Cebu says:

          Hello Faye,

          Good day!

          Thank you for your interest in Massage Therapy NCII Training Program. Enrollment is now going on. Registration Fee is Php 2,500.00 non-refundable/transferable.
          For more information please come visit our office on or before December 1, 2018. We are located on the Mezzanine Floor, FCB Financial Center, AC cortes avenue, corner P. Burgos street, Alang Alang Mandaue City 6014, Cebu Philippines. (Find us thru Google Map or Waze app.)
          Call us at +63 32 420 1881 or +63 917 888 7518

          Thanks and best regards!

          Wine
          Marketing Assistant

          Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Dear Ma’am Lenjelie,

      Good day!

      In regards to your question, Center for Healthcare Professions Cebu’s training program class schedule is Mondays to Fridays, 8:00AM-5:00PM.
      As of the moment, we only have daytime schedule for all training program. We will still make an arrangement for a night class schedule if possible.
      What else do you need to know? Thank you so much for your time and we will wait for your response.

      Wine
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply
  2. Emily martinez
    Emily martinez says:

    Hello there!
    My name is Emily Martinez. I am interested of taking the Hilot class, but please I need more details about it. I would love to take the whole massage therapy program but I don’t have much time. I just wanted to get some knowledge for I believe our body is fragile and that whenever I will touch someone for comfort of hilot, I am responsible for their safety and precautions is a must to prevent contraindications so I thought I need to take classes. Thank you! Hope to hear from anyone from your facility soon.

    Emily

    Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Hello Miss Emily,

      Good day!

      We are currently looking for trainees interested in Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II, for we will be conducting a mobile training for the residents at Mandaue City, Cebu.
      Please come visit our office on or before December 1, 2018. We are located on the Mezzanine Floor, FCB Financial Center, AC cortes avenue, corner P. Burgos street, Alang Alang Mandaue City 6014, Cebu Philippines. (Find us thru Google Map or Waze app.)
      Call us at +63 32 420 1881 or +63 917 888 7518

      Thanks and best regards!

      Reply
  4. Rio
    Rio says:

    Hi, good day! Could u pls send me details about message therapy NCII training schedules. I would appreciate so much if you would send me complete details. Thank u and More Power

    Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Hello Mr. Rusty,

      Good day!

      Yes, you can start to undergo training while processing your requirements, and unfortunately, no, we cannot surely approve an “every now and then” class since this is not a one-on-one class but rather a class of many.
      If you have other questions feel free to visit us at our office located on the Mezzanine Floor, FCB Financial Center, AC cortes avenue, corner P. Burgos street, Alang Alang Mandaue City 6014, Cebu Philippines. (Find us thru Google Map or Waze app.)
      Call us at +63 32 420 1881 or +63 917 888 7518.

      Thanks and best regards!

      Wine
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply
  6. Rusty Asplico
    Rusty Asplico says:

    Can we still undergo training while processing the requirements? Also I have a full-time job can we do it every now and then but make sure to complete the 560 hours before taking the exams?

    Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Hello Mr. Rusty,

      Good day!

      Yes, you can start to undergo training while processing your requirements, and unfortunately, no, we cannot surely approve an “every now and then” class since this is not a one-on-one class but rather a class of many.
      If you have other questions feel free to visit us at our office located on the Mezzanine Floor, FCB Financial Center, AC cortes avenue, corner P. Burgos street, Alang Alang Mandaue City 6014, Cebu Philippines. (Find us thru Google Map or Waze app.)
      Call us at +63 32 420 1881 or +63 917 888 7518.

      Thanks and best regards!

      Wine
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Hello Vjosh,

      Good day!

      In regards to your question, Center for Healthcare Professions Cebu’s training program class schedule is Mondays to Fridays, 8:00AM-5:00PM.
      As of the moment, we only have weekday schedule for all training programs. We will still make an arrangement for a weekend class schedule if possible.
      What else do you need to know? Thank you so much for your time and we will wait for your response.

      Wine
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Hello Shemjohn,

      Good day!

      Yes, we accept OWWA Scholars, but have no information as to what requirements they require. Please inquire at OWWA’s main office.

      Thanks and best regards!

      Wine
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Hello Leslie,

      Good day!

      We are sorry to inform you, but we do not offer renewal of DOH License.

      Thanks and best regards!

      Wine
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Hello Brooke,

      Good day!

      Yes, we accept foreign students. For more information please come visit our office on or before December 1, 2018. We are located on the Mezzanine Floor, FCB Financial Center, AC cortes avenue, corner P. Burgos street, Alang Alang Mandaue City 6014, Cebu Philippines. (Find us thru Google Map or Waze app.)
      Call us at +63 32 420 1881 or +63 917 888 7518

      Thanks and best regards!

      Wine
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply
    • CHP Cebu
      CHP Cebu says:

      Hello Miss Aranas,

      Good day!

      Yes, this training program has fees, please see link for more information: https://www.chpcebu.com/product/massage-therapy-ncii/
      or visit our office located on the Mezzanine Floor, FCB Financial Center, AC cortes avenue, corner P. Burgos street, Alang Alang Mandaue City 6014, Cebu Philippines. (Find us thru Google Map or Waze app.)
      Call us at +63 32 420 1881 or +63 917 888 7518

      Thanks and best regards!

      Wine
      Marketing Assistant

      Reply

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