PATIENT GUIDE
What to Expect Before Your Visit
This guide is for first-time patients and for anyone who wants a refresher before a visit. It collects the clinic’s actual policies, eligibility rules, and reminders in one place, so nothing surprises you on the day of your session.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Who This Guide Is For
If you have booked a session, are thinking about booking, or are accompanying a patient, this page answers the practical questions: whether bone setting is suitable for you, preparation, what to bring, clinic policies, and aftercare.
ELIGIBILITY
Is TIT-TAR Right for You?
Bone setting is hands-on, physical work, and the clinic screens every booking for safety. Here is the clinic’s own eligibility guidance.
Conditions the Clinic Cannot Accept
- Fractures
- History of stroke
- Heart bypass surgery or angioplasty
- Knee replacement or hip replacement
- Titanium or other metal implants
- Osteoporosis
- Compression deformities
- Patients on dialysis
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cancer
- Pregnancy
- Bedridden or wheelchair - bound patients
- Vertigo
Conditions Reviewed Case by Case
- Scoliosis
- Sciatica
- Lumbar concerns
- Dislocations
- Osteoarthritis or osteopenia
- Disc bulge, slipped disc
- Trigger finger: case by case
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Currently menstruating
- if you are unsure, complete the pre-assessment so the team can review your case.
ELIGIBILITY
Common Reasons Patients Visit
Frozen shoulder
Back pain
Lower Back Pain
TMJ concerns
Muscle spasm
Lock jaw
VERIFIED CLINIC POLICIES
Before Your Visit
Help us give you the best possible experience by preparing for your appointment.
- Strictly by appointment. Walk-ins are not advisable
- Wear comfortable, non-silky, not-too-tight clothing and avoid jeans
- Arrive 10 minutes early (8:30 AM appointments may arrive on time).
- One companion per patient.
- No video recording inside the clinic.
BRING THESE ITEMS
Before You Arrive
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a valid ID for applicable discounts. Share relevant medical history, X-ray or MRI information, and the advice given by your doctor. Confirm your appointment before traveling.
Towel reminder: Master Karl sessions include one FREE bath towel; no need to bring one. Team Leader patients must bring their own bath towel.
AT A GLANCE
During Your Visit
Your session is consultation-based. The team reviews your pre-assessment before treatment, and sessions are conducted by your booked practitioner (a Team Leader, or Master Karl for Exclusive sessions). Practitioners use their fingers as their instruments, working on and around the joints to release muscular tension.
2.
Clinic Review
The team reviews eligibility and any conditions needing extra attention.
4.
Clinic Confirmation
Complete the required reservation payment and await confirmation.
CLINIC PROVIDED GUIDELINES
After Your Appointment
The following comes directly from the clinic’s own patient reminders. As your body adjusts to corrected alignment, some patients experience temporary effects in the days after a session, including soreness or body pain, muscle pain, swelling, redness, or mild fever. The clinic’s aftercare reminders are:
- Avoid sweets.
- Patients may bathe or shower immediately after treatment.
- Rest for at least 2 days
- For pain or discomfort, use a hot or cold compress only.
- if any symptom concerns you or persists, consult your physician.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a session cost?
Team Leader sessions: ₱4,500 (74 kg and below) or ₱5,000 (75 kg and above). Master Karl Exclusive sessions, by appointment: ₱12,500 (74 kg and below) or ₱15,500 (75 kg and above). Master Karl Senior Citizen/PWD rates: ₱10,000 (74 kg and below) or ₱12,400 (75 kg and above). All rates are for one-time, single sessions.
Why is the rate based on weight?
Rates reflect the level of force, technique, and precision each session requires. Every patient’s body is different, so the effort applied by the practitioner varies. Weight-based pricing keeps this fair.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Per the clinic’s guidance, mild to moderate cases often improve within 3 to 6 sessions; more severe or chronic cases can take 6 to 12 sessions or more. Progress is monitored and the plan adjusted. Some patients feel better after a couple of sessions; others need a full course.
Do you accept walk-ins?
No. The clinic is strictly by appointment. Walk-ins are not advisable because they affect the schedule of patients with confirmed appointments.
How much is the reservation fee, and is it refundable?
A ₱1,000 reservation fee secures your preferred slot and is fully deducted from your total bill on the appointment day. The fee is non-refundable, including for no-shows or patient schedule conflicts. Refunds are issued for natural disasters only. If you have a schedule conflict, rescheduling is offered instead of a refund. Once an appointment is not attended, it is automatically considered used.
How long is my reservation valid?
24 hours. Confirm within that window to secure your schedule; otherwise the slot opens to other patients. You can always message us for the next available slot.
Do you accept HMO or health cards?
No. The clinic is not affiliated with any HMO.
Does Master Karl have a medical license?
Master Karl practices as a Traditional Hilot Practitioner under Traditional Hilot Wellness. He completed his training in Malaysia and holds a diploma from a Malaysia-accredited institution as a certified TIT-TAR practitioner. He is not a medical doctor and does not hold a medical license, which is why the clinic never presents bone setting as a substitute for medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment.
Are the Team Leaders certified?
Team Leaders are personally trained and certified by Master Karl, and are accredited in NC2 Massage and Hilot. They perform only the techniques and services they are fully trained and qualified to do.
How do I pay after my treatment?
A ₱1,000 reservation deposit is deducted from your total bill. All accounts are under Diana Gonzales:
- GCash / PayMaya: 0956-458-5186
- Maya Bank: 8055-2198-9451
- GoTyme (patients abroad reserving an appointment): 011337935089
For payments only. No calls, texts, bookings or inquiries to these accounts. Do not pay through Palawan, Cebuana, M Lhuillier or other remittance centers; such payments will not be acknowledged.
Send a screenshot of your deposit slip or payment confirmation to the official booking channel for verification.
Do you treat children or elderly patients?
Senior citizens are among the clinic’s core patients and receive a 20% discount.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS
Message the team, or start your booking and note your question in the form.
Start with a short pre-assessment. Our team will take it from there.