He survived two cardiac arrests, used his own hands to prevent a woman's leg amputation and helped a farmer recover from stroke.
Bayani Mendoza, 49, is a simple and humorous man who lives in Talisay, Batangas. He spends his weekdays working as an office assisant in PEP Coalition in Makati and spends his weekdays with his family and small business in his hometown. But there's one thing that would stop him from his weekly routine, his duty to help other people who are in need.
"It runs in the family. My grandfather was a
hilot and my father was also a
hilot . When I was young, I used to help them. I was so interested in what they were doing; I learned the traditional way of
hilot or re-aligning from them. But i felt that my knowledge about it was not enough so I studied massage therapy in the Natural Health Foundation of the Philippines for two years to widen my knowledge about it." Mendoza recalls
With his knowledge in massage therapy, Mendoza developed his own techniques of massages such as rubber therapy which corrects the motion and flexibility, Tracing which prevents patients from getting high blood pressure and re-alignment based on cells for a more functional body and better circulation.
" I love doing this because I know I can help people in my own little way. I'm just a man and this gift from God is the only thing I can share with my fellow men." Mendoza added.
Achievements in Massage Theraphy
Bayani Mendoza has lots of stories to tell about his achievements on massage therapy but there are stories which he cant forget.
"I once had a patient. she had a knee injury and what happened was her leg become swollen, it seemed like she had Elephantiasis. Doctors said that there was no other option but to cut off her leg. My boss approached me and asked for my help. After 29 sessions of therapy and re-alignment, her leg was baxk to normal."
Mendoza was also successful in helping a farmer recover from stroke. The farmer's family ccan't afford to have therapies so Mendoza developed his own therapy in order to help the man. After several months, the man was able to ride a bicycle again and could walk again without any help from his family members.
Money is not a big deal for Mendoza. He charges his patients at a very low price, sometimes he doesn't charge them at all. Patients would often ask him the cost of the massage therapy and he would always answer,
"bahala na kayo" in a very humble tone.
"I don't charge them much. I just let them give me waht is my due. Most of my patients can't afford to buy medicines so why would I charge them much? I am helping them, I am not selling my talent, I am sharing it."
Mendoza on his talent
"I am not a selfish man, I am not selfish with my talent, I share them. God gave me this talent and I am thankful for that. In return, I must share my knowledge and talent to others."
