Learn Massage in Cebu

If you want to study massage therapy and you don’t know where to enroll I can give you an idea where to review and study which I highly recommended this training institution.

The training institution is Central Luzon Alternative Health & Development (CLAHD) and have its satellite office which is located at Seaside Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ( landmark near new bridge and at the back of tongro restaurant).

Upon enrollment you will study five (5) subjects recommended by the Department of Health.

1. Anatomy and Physiology

2. Microbiology and Pathology

3. Fundamentals of Massage

4. Massage Therapy Application

5. Practice of Massage

They offer schedule every other day and you can choose on their affordable and convenient schedule.

Group A. every Monday-Wednesday-Friday (8am to 12nn)

Group B. every Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday (8am to 12nn)

Group C. for afternoon class or weekend (appointment basis)

Special Package: In-house review (They required group of 10 and above)

What are the basic requirements to study massage?

1. 18 years old and above

2. Filipino citizen

3. With or without background in massage

How much is the training and review? How long is the duration?

The tuition fee is Php 10,000/student. I paid Php 5,000 for initial down-payment and then installment basis divided into three (3) payments.

According to them you can avail discount if you are group of 10 and above which they offer Php 8,000. So that’s cheap! Compare to college semester. Hehehe.. The training and review will last for 3-4 months and they have excellent teaching and training materials.

What are the opportunities?

Well, I am planning to go abroad. Massage therapy is in-demand abroad. You can choose either in the cruise line or 5 star hotels and resorts. That's wow!

How to contact them?

You may contact them at 0916-3307885 (globe)  or 0932-6341861 (sun). or visit the training center personally at Seaside Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

How to be a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in the Philippines?

In accordance with the approved Administrative Order No. 2010-0034 dated December 10, 2010 entitled "Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing Massage Clinics and Sauna Bath Establishments", provides that no person is authorized to practice massage as a profession in the Philippines without holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the Committee and approved by the Secretary of Health.

STEPS:

1. Enroll to an accredited training institution of the Department of Health. Here are the list of accredited training institution:

A. BULACAN INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY
B. INTERNATIONAL NKYR ACADEMY
C. CENTRAL LUZON ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT, INC.
D. HIHIP
E. REMNANT INSTITUTE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, INC.
F. POTTER'S HAND
G. HAND-MED
H. HIMAS
I. HAGOD
J. OCCUPATIONAL OIKOGENEA PROVIDER CORPORATION
K. VENTURA COLLEGE OF NATURAL THERAPEUTICS
L. DSWD
M. BODY OPTIONS
N. IV-A SPA CAREER DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING CENTER
O. VGL- MASSAGE THERAPY TRAINING CENTER
P. EMPRIZ
Q. ISAROG FAMILY HEALTH & TRAINING, INC.


2. You need to submit the following requirements before your examination date like

a. DOH Application Form
b. NSO Birth Certificate
c. Marriage Contract, for female applicant
d. NBI Clearance
e. Good Moral Character from the Barangay
f. Medical Certificate from a government physician
g. Diploma or TOR
h. For Non-Highschool (Certificate of Employment for 5 years of practice)
i. Cedula
j. Passport size picture with nametag, white background and with collar.


3. You will undergo review and training in preparation for your examination which held twice a year on the month of June and December. Duration, time, and tuition fee of training and review depends on your training institution.


4. The first examination is theoretical exam which is composed of the following subjects: Anatomy and Physiology; Microbiology and Pathology; Fundamental Concepts of Massage; Massage Therapy Application; and Practice of Massage. You need to get a grade of 75% for you to be schedule on your second examination which is oral and practical. Things to bring are: black ballpen, ruler, and admission slip. The written exam fee is Php 250.


5. You need to wait for 3-4 weeks for the results of your written exam. The training institution will inform you if you make it or not on the first exam. After you passed the written exam, you will proceed to the second exam which is oral and practical. The oral practical fee is Php 500. You need to bring the following paraphernalia during your exam like white linens, (2) big white towels, BP apparatus and thermometer, cottonballs, alcohol, oil and admission slip.


6. You need to pass both exams for you to be a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in the Philippines. If you failed on your first exam you can not proceed to second exam and if you passed on the first but failed to make it on to the second exam you need to take the first exam again.


7. After passing the exam you need to attend for your Oath Taking Ceremony.