I'm so glad that I found Alma Thai upon my arrival to Play Del Carmen. I received an excellent Thai Massage from Cristian that helped me release all of my work and travel stress and relaxed me greatly. He is very in tune and skilled and as someone who is sensitive to people's energy, I appreciated that. I also appreciated that he wore a mask during the entire massage. The location of Alma Thai is very convenient and close to the center in Colonia Hollywood, a charming neighborhood with cute shops and eateries. The massages are well priced for the level of skill and professionalism, $800 pesos, roughly $40/hr. I highly recommend Alma Thai! read more

Christian was amazing. I had so much tension in my neck that I was starting to get headaches when weight lifting. We did a combination of Thai massage a little bit of acupuncture and I can already feel a relaxation of my tension. (I just left 15 minutes ago). Like mentioned, the address is now correct on here, but I think incorrect on Google. He is located on 32N, between 25th & 30th. Also, Christian speaks great English, which I enjoyed, as my Spanish isn't strong. I'll likely be returning and would definitely recommend. read more

Had never had a Thai massage before. It was great. Stretching and back/leg work. He's very good, reasonable price ~$35 for an hour of paying in pesos, was able to reschedule easily via whatsapp. Will go again if ever back in playa. Text to confirm address. It was incorrect on yelp initially. Found easily when he sent me address via text. read more

Today I had an appointment to try this massage place out and it was well worth it. Cristian knows his massage techniques and puts his training to work on you. His strong hands and great demeanor were superb. The place is a medium walk from 5th Avenue but you will smile with relaxation when you leave. I had the deep tissue and it was good. Next time, I will try the Thai bodywork. Thanks for a great massage Cristian! read more

Short story on Alma Thai: AMAZING! Long story: I'm a 60-year-old recently retired CPA who moved down to Mexico, pretty damn tired after all the trials and tribulations it took to get here in Playa del Carmen (PDC). Lotta aches and pains have been creeping up on me over the years and I hadn't had a massage in quite some time. My last was maybe five years ago and it was for feet only. However, these aches and pains I'm feeling now are joint- and muscle-related due to 1) the increased activity of just physically doing things every day and 2) sitting at a desk, banging away at a keyboard the last 25 years doesn't do a thing for the human body but atrophy it. Yeah, I know I'm doing that very thing right now but I gotta spread the message and I'd appreciate it if ya cut a guy some slack, k? :-) Anyway, I Yelped massages in PDC and came across Alma Thai. I read through the reviews and thought 'hey, Thai massage sounds just like the thing to relieve these aches and pains', so I rolled the dice and made an appointment. And I'm really glad I did because the therapy was at 9:30 this morning and I still feel FANTASTIC, the vast majority of aches and pains are amazingly relieved. Truth: after the session, I walked out of the massage therapy spa this morning very, very relaxed and relieved and thought 'I wonder how long this feeling is gonna last?' Well, it's still going strong eight hours later. Christian is a very calm and competent massage therapist. His office is COVID-friendly, meaning we both wore masks during the session (and for which I was very glad). Soothing music played in the background during the session. Please excuse the following layman's description: Thai massage seems to be a mixture of muscle/joint manipulation as well as deep tissue massage. Christian started the session by having me lie on my back and manipulating my left leg - from the toes/foot/ankle up through the hip joint - through what I can only describe as 'range of motion' stretches. After these, there was deep tissue massage (probably not a technically correct description but he dug deep and it felt good all along my spine) at what I think were where the muscles attached to the bone. Then he moved to the right side and repeated the process. Then he had me flip over and did a different set of massage processes to the front of my body. And then the hour was up. The end result is that I went in there this morning full of aches and pains and now, feel next to no pain. And I've had lower back pain (right lower lumbar) for ~ 40 years that numerous chiropractors weren't able to put a dent in. Now ... can hardly feel it right now. Just amazing. Will I go back? You betcha. Thanks Christian ... YOU ARE THE MAN! read more

I had a Reiki treatment by Rosa and could feel the energy being moved through my body. The pain in my hips melted - I could feel it melt like an ice cube inside of my body. I felt so comfortable and would definitely go back if I had been in Playa del Carmen longer. It was easy to schedule and even got a text reminder the day of. I love Alma Thai! read more

I needed a body massage after experiencing some stressful weeks prior to visiting Playa del Carmen. I chose this business because of the many types of massages that are offered to include reflexology and Thai. Richard's hands are remarkable. I am getting another massage tomorrow. Being a regular massage customer in California, I feel qualified to rate this business fairly and accurately. The facility is clean, quiet and the treatment was phenomenal. Don't waste your time trying others if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Amazing Thai Massage! I've never had one before but afterwards I feel like I can move again and no stiffness! Address is incorrect. The address is on Calle 32 between 25 and 30. Across the street from Condo Alegro. read more

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I tweaked my back having a bit too much fun and looked up the nearest Thai Massage place. Two hours on the mat and he fixed my back and I was off swimming again the next day. Really great massage. read more

This is my second visit to Alma and I absolutely love it! Christian is an amazing healer! I have a lot of stiffness & pain in my low back from years of sitting at my desk in my office job back in the US. After my massage I had increased flexibility and I was able to move more easily. I would say that this is one of the best massages I have ever experienced! Highly recommended and very affordable! I will be back! read more

After one day in PDC, I got tired of the piles of seaweed, watered-down margaritas, and incessant sales pitches and headed over to Alma Thai to see Cristian for a Thai massage. Having limped through the NYC winter with persistent back pain that no amount of therapeutic intervention seemed to be able to cure, I was thrilled to find this place just a short walk away from 5ta Avenida. In contrast to most of the people who advertise massages in PDC, Cristian has studied various Asian therapies for many years. In addition to being a highly skilled massage therapist and acupuncturist (or, one should say, a healer), he is friendly and interesting to talk to. For those who are unfamiliar with traditional Thai massage, it involves wearing loose-fitting clothing and being led through a series of active stretches on a large cushioned floor mat. Once you've had a Thai massage, it's hard to go back to any other type of massage. If you visit Alma Thai, and you should, make an appointment ahead of time, as this is a small business with no receptionist. I left feeling better than I had in weeks (or perhaps months), and my back pain has disappeared, as Cristian promised it would. read more