The Founder of BANAHAW Heals Spa...
Born November 16, 1968 in Bo. 1, Banga, South Cotabato, Loreto L. Manuel, or simply “Kuya Negs”, or “Negs” (as known by colleagues) grew up in a family of healers, with his mom tending and caring for most of his ailments.
He got his primary and secondary education at Notre Dame of Marbel Boys Department, in Koronadal, South Cotabato and graduated with degrees in AB Philosophy and BS Education at Notre Dame of Marbel University. Honed by Notre Dame education and spirit, and under philosophical Influence of Mr. Roberto Insular, he brought these character, charisma and catholic upbringing as foundations and pillars of his life’s ventures.
The art of healing and practice of massage therapy came as directed by the unseen, a practice the founder himself did not anticipate this “gift” that is destined to get discovered and unveiled to the many who became regular clients over his years of practice. By 2001, after few years of part-time teaching at AMA Learning Center in Biñan City, he focused full time as massage therapist enhancing his skills and talents to come out with his own trademark healing massages and techniques. His methodological approaches and pragmatic research on healing and therapeutical techniques are now incorporated in all Banahaw Heals Spa franchises, the Banahaw Heals Spa trademark services.
In 2007, the first Banahaw Heals Spa branch in Platero, Biñan City, Laguna opened with only 3 beds. Platero Branch is now the main BHS office occupying the whole 2nd Floor of CYC Building in Biñan, and has over 200 franchise locations nationwide.
He got his primary and secondary education at Notre Dame of Marbel Boys Department, in Koronadal, South Cotabato and graduated with degrees in AB Philosophy and BS Education at Notre Dame of Marbel University. Honed by Notre Dame education and spirit, and under philosophical Influence of Mr. Roberto Insular, he brought these character, charisma and catholic upbringing as foundations and pillars of his life’s ventures.
The art of healing and practice of massage therapy came as directed by the unseen, a practice the founder himself did not anticipate this “gift” that is destined to get discovered and unveiled to the many who became regular clients over his years of practice. By 2001, after few years of part-time teaching at AMA Learning Center in Biñan City, he focused full time as massage therapist enhancing his skills and talents to come out with his own trademark healing massages and techniques. His methodological approaches and pragmatic research on healing and therapeutical techniques are now incorporated in all Banahaw Heals Spa franchises, the Banahaw Heals Spa trademark services.
In 2007, the first Banahaw Heals Spa branch in Platero, Biñan City, Laguna opened with only 3 beds. Platero Branch is now the main BHS office occupying the whole 2nd Floor of CYC Building in Biñan, and has over 200 franchise locations nationwide.