From Humble Beginnings to Healing Hands: Vernie’s Journey | Tunog Tao

Vernie is a holistic massage therapist, a traditional manghihilot from the Philippines. He began learning the art of hilot from his grandmother at just 7 years old, becoming the only one among his four siblings to inherit this special gift. What began as a traditional healing practice became his bread and butter. In this Tunog Tao episode, Vernie shares his journey: Practicing hilot as a child to support his studies Balancing multiple jobs in Canada while offering hilot Helping PSWs and clients manage stress, frozen shoulders, and chronic pain Building stability through discipline and sacrifice Investing in land and businesses in Cavite and Tagaytay from his hilot income Staying rooted in Filipino traditions while adapting to life abroad For Vernie, hilot is more than healing. It gave him a livelihood, a way to help others, and the means to build a future for his family. His story reflects the resilience, faith, and determination of many Filipinos abroad. H’s Beauty Studio - 1315 Finch Ave W #314, North York, ON M3J 2G6 #Manghihilot #Hilot #FilipinoSuccessStory #FromNothingToSomething #HolisticHealing #FilipinoInCanada #InspiringJourney #familyfirst