Joey Galvez is a pioneer in the field of Enneagram studies in the Philippines, bringing over two decades of experience in psycho-spiritual formation, education, and spiritual direction. As of June 2025, he holds the distinction of being the first and only Filipino Professional Member of the International Enneagram Association (IEA) and the first certified Enneagram Teacher of the Enneagram Institute in the country.
Joey trained under Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson, two of the foremost authorities in Enneagram development. His commitment to deepening conscious self-awareness and spiritual integration led him to complete several intensive formation programs:
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- Certified Professional Enneagram Teacher (March 2024), through the Enneagram Teacher Certification Training with Russ Hudson, Jessica Dibb, and Gayle Scott via The Shift Network
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- Certified Graduate of The Year-Long Enneagram Certification Program in Conscious Living (2022) with Russ Hudson and Jessica Dibb
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- Formation in the Spiritual Exercises: Completed Grace Upon Grace, a year-long program for spiritual directors through Kardia Formation (Australia), and CIS Modules 2–4 on giving the Spiritual Exercises (2019)
Joey currently serves as a Program Associate for Enneagram Trainings at the Emmaus Center for Psycho-Spiritual Formation and Accompaniment, and as an Enneagram resource person for On The Third Day (OTTD), a lay institute for renewal and spiritual formation.
Since 2004, Joey has been passionately teaching the Enneagram to a wide range of audiences—including public school educators, religious congregations, seminarians, priests, formators, and lay leaders—equipping them with tools for inner awareness, relational healing, and spiritual maturity.
A seasoned spiritual director, Joey continues to lead both basic and advanced Enneagram courses, integrating psychology and spirituality to support individuals and communities in their inner journey
