Kyla G.

Tagam
Grade 10 Newton

Hilot is the art and science of the ancient Filipino healing traditions that are grounded on
the concept of balance among the physical elements along with the mental, emotional, and
spiritual aspects of a person.

The term “hilot” commonly refers to the rubbing or providing pressure on the muscles and
joints as a way to promote body healing. This traditional healing practice is more often
performed by elderlies referred to as healers.
The “Hilot” Master or “manghihilot” could identify body illnesses or areas of energy
imbalance in the body through many unconventional methods like pulse reading, hot and
cold analysis, phrenology, stool/urine/perspiration analysis. It is the oldest and the most
secret arts in the Philippines.

Origins and Cultural History

Hilot is an age-old system developed by the indigenous people living in the Philippines,
dating back as far as the country’s pre-colonial days. Medical Tourism Magazine refers to
hilot as one of the oldest arts developed by communities in order to heal community
members of their ailments.Aug 27, 2019.

Hilot, a Filipino term used to describe a healer, combines many alternative medical
techniques like herbal medication, acupressure, and chiropractic. Although hilot is a deep-
tissue massage, the touch is gentle. The manghihilot scans the body through touching,
diagnosing areas which are energetically imbalanced. Massage allows your muscles to
relax and improves blood flow to the brain. If the body is stressed, a massage can reduce
tension and encourage deep relaxation. Regular massage sessions may ease chronic pain,
speed recovery from many sports injuries, make your muscles supple and improve
concentration.