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.
Use these local phrases as a guide. Massage Pass stores the preferences behind them — pressure, focus areas, areas to avoid, health notes, and session vibe — in a shareable card.
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 keeps the important details ready before every session. 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 get a clear written brief with your pressure, focus areas, avoid areas, health notes, and notes. No new app, no repeated intake form.
Create your free Massage PassFree forever · Preference card only · Does not book or assign therapists
What Massage Pass does
Massage Pass is a free digital preference card. It stores your pressure level, focus areas, areas to avoid, health conditions, quiet-session preference, and notes, then gives you a private link or QR code to share. It is not a booking marketplace, therapist directory, medical advice service, or guaranteed translation for every local language.