An alphabiotic alignment is a hands-on technique done while you lie face up, with firm, short, precise movements from the base of the skull. It aims to release tension in your spine, neck and shoulders. It includes a posture check and, in Playa del Carmen, costs MX$350.
What it involves
The alphabiotic alignment is the main technique of alphabiotics. The work is done from the base of the skull, where the spine meets the head, with firm, precise traction movements. No devices are used: everything is done by hand.
Before the alignment we check your posture and the tension in your back. If your muscles are very tight, we recommend starting with a massage to loosen them.
What the session is like
- A short talkYou tell us about your routine and where you carry tension.
- Posture checkWe look at how you stand and check the tension in your back.
- AlignmentFirm, precise movements from the base of the skull while you lie face up.
- RecommendationsHow to take care of yourself over the next few days and whether another session makes sense.
Who it is for
If you have an injury, recent surgery or osteoporosis, or if you are pregnant, talk to your doctor first.
- People who spend long hours sitting down or at a computer.
- People who work on their feet or lift heavy loads.
- People who feel stress as tension in their neck and shoulders.
- Anyone who wants to try alphabiotics for the first time.
How you may feel afterward
Many people describe feeling lighter and rested. Others feel tired for the rest of the day, as they might after exercise. Drink water, rest and avoid intense exertion that day.
Price and length
The alphabiotic alignment costs MX$350 per session and takes about 10 minutes. It includes the consultation, which is complimentary: a conversation and a posture check. The alignment with deep tissue massage costs MX$1,000 and takes about 60 minutes. It is done by Dante Herrera Martínez, our alphabiotist, who also speaks English.
Frequently asked questions
Does the alphabiotic alignment make a cracking sound?
That is not the goal. It is a firm, brief movement; we explain it before we do it.
How often should I come?
It depends on the person. At the end of your session we tell you whether it makes sense to come back and how often, with no commitment.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just comfortable clothes. To book, all we need is your name and the time that works for you.
Is it the same as a chiropractic adjustment?
No. They are different techniques; read our comparison of alphabiotics and chiropractic.