The Heart Behind Hilot ng Hiwaga
Iām Gretchen, the woman behind Hilot ng Hiwaga and Sharing My Light. I was born in Belgium with Filipino roots and grew up with many Filipino values, traditions, and a natural curiosity about the culture. Although I often felt deeply connected to that part of myself, there were also times when I suppressed it and tried to fit into the world around me.
My journey of healing and self-discovery first found its voice through my book, Sharing My Light & Healing Energy: Journey to True Self. As I continued to reconnect with myself and my heritage, that path eventually led me to Hilot ā a healing tradition that felt deeply familiar and became something I now feel called to share with others.
What Is Traditional Hilot?
Hilot is a traditional Filipino healing practice rooted in touch, body awareness, and the belief in restoring balance within the body. It has been passed down through generations in different forms across the Philippines and may include therapeutic massage, intuitive touch, herbal traditions, and other forms of traditional care.
For me, Hilot is also about slowing down, listening to the body, and reconnecting with a deeper sense of balance and inner awareness.
Hilot ng Hiwaga ā Healing From Within
Hilot ng Hiwaga is my personal expression of Hilot, inspired by Filipino healing traditions, ancestral wisdom, and the way I was raised. I grew up with Filipino values where care is shown through presence, attentiveness, warmth, and looking after others ā something that has always been naturally embedded in me.
That same sense of care flows into the way I offer Hilot. My approach is gentle, intuitive, and personal, creating a space where you can slow down, reconnect with your body, and feel supported in a way that goes beyond the physical.
I also hold each session with respect for the ancestors and the wisdom carried through generations, allowing that ancestral connection to guide the intention and energy of the work.
What to expect
I approach each session with presence, intuition, and respect for the ancestral roots of Hilot. For me, this work is not only about touch, but also about care, connection, and creating a space where you can feel supported from within. Each session is 45-60 minutes.
