The Philippines is one of the few SE Asian countries where most therapists speak English well. But 'medium-firm everywhere except my neck' still gets lost. Your Massage Pass makes precision effortless.
Manila therapists speak English better than almost anywhere in SE Asia — but nuanced preference communication mid-session is still hit or miss. Your Massage Pass delivers your full preferences upfront, every time, without you having to repeat yourself.
Your Massage Pass shows these to your therapist automatically — you never have to say a word.
Pressure levels
Light
Magaan
ma-ga-an
Medium
Katamtaman
ka-tam-ta-man
Firm
Malakas
ma-la-kas
Deep
Napakalakas
na-pa-ka-la-kas
Common requests
Your pass handles all of this — and more — automatically. No memorizing required.
What to expect — and why your preferences matter for each one.
Ancient Filipino healing massage using banana leaves and warm oil. Gentle and intuitive — your pass helps the practitioner personalise it.
The most common option at Manila spas and hotel chains. Specify pressure — defaults vary widely.
Japanese-style acupressure, widely available in Manila. Can be intense — set your pressure ceiling in your pass.
Very popular. Flag any foot conditions or sensitivity — reflexology can be uncomfortable without a heads-up.
Tipping
₱50–100 (≈ $1–2) is appreciated. Many Manila spas add a service charge — check before adding a tip.
Pro tip
BGC (Bonifacio Global City) and Makati have the highest concentration of quality spas. Mall-based massage chains like MassageLuXe are reliable and affordable.
Fill in your preferences in 2 minutes. Get a private link. Share it with any therapist in Manila before your session — they'll see it in Filipino. No miming, no misunderstandings.
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