Caught a bad back or stiff neck on your Madeira trip? A chiropractor with 30 years of experience in Prazeres, western Madeira. Same-day appointments in English and Russian.
People come to Madeira to do a lot of hiking, conquer mountain peaks, and navigate steep switchback roads. But the island is steep — in every sense of the word. Almost every week, someone comes to our practice sharing stories we have heard many times before:
- "My lower back locked up right after a levada walk."
- "My neck has been completely stiff ever since the flight."
- "Spasms shot through my back after a full day of driving the mountain roads."
- "A nerve got pinched and it just won't let go."
- "An old injury flared up at the worst possible moment."
If this sounds like your last couple of days, there is absolutely no reason to ruin your vacation spending the rest of your trip on painkillers when the issue can be resolved gently and professionally.
Who We Are
We are Mark and Olga Vdovskikh, the founders of Resonance Integration. We specialise in professional chiropractic care and manual therapy on the western side of Madeira, in Prazeres, just a few minutes from Calheta and Ponta do Sol.
Mark has over 30 years of practice in chiropractic and manual medicine. We see patients in English and Russian. Over 50 reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, average rating 5.0.
Our Approach: Beyond Traditional Chiropractic Care
In our practice we apply a proprietary method called Resonance Integration. It is a deep structural correction combining classic chiropractic techniques with vibrational tuning via a 432 Hz tuning fork and gradient vacuum recovery of microcirculation along the spine.
Often a single session is enough to relieve acute pain. Rather than just working on the painful spot, Mark uses his hands to identify the root cause and works with your body until it fully releases. Most patients feel a clear difference on the same day.
More about how the method works on our home page.
Two Ways People Find Us
Option one
You are already on the island and in pain right now
Don't wait it out. We accept same-day appointments, often within a few hours of your message.
Message on WhatsApp →
Option two
You are planning ahead and want a full recovery course
The Recovery Program — 4 sessions over 10–15 days using the full Resonance Integration protocol. Many visitors build this into their trip in advance.
Formats and pricing →
For a first-hand account of how body pain can derail a holiday — and what to do about it — read this article from our practice.
Where We Are
Caminho Lombo dos Barros, 21, Prazeres, Madeira. About 30–40 minutes west of Funchal along the VR1. A car is required — there is no public transport to us directly, but the drive is scenic and straightforward.
From Calheta — a few minutes. From Ponta do Sol — the same. From Ribeira Brava — about 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an English-speaking chiropractor in Madeira?
Yes. Mark Vdovskikh is a chiropractor with over 30 years of experience, based in Prazeres on the western side of the island. We see patients in English and Russian.
Can I get a same-day appointment?
Yes, in most cases we can see you the same day, often within a few hours of your message. Contact us on WhatsApp: +351 919 191 858.
How far is it from Funchal?
About 30–40 minutes west along the VR1. We are in Prazeres, a few minutes from Calheta and Ponta do Sol. A car is required.
How is your method different from regular chiropractic care?
We work with a proprietary method called Resonance Integration. It combines structural chiropractic correction with vibrational tuning via a 432 Hz tuning fork and gradient vacuum recovery of microcirculation along the spine. We address the root cause, not just the symptom.
What does a session cost?
A first appointment is 117 €. The Recovery Program (4 sessions over 10–15 days) is 420 €. An online consultation for a preliminary assessment is 35 €.
Do you offer sessions outside Prazeres?
Our practice is based in Prazeres, western Madeira. We receive patients here — this is where the full method works as intended, with all the equipment and the space. Home and hotel visits across the island are available on request, at a different rate. Message us on WhatsApp with your location and we will work something out.
What specific techniques does Mark use?
Mark works with classic spinal adjustment and soft tissue correction — 30 years of practice in chiropractic and manual medicine, including techniques from traditional Chinese and Central Asian medicine. In our method this structural work is always combined with vibrational preparation via a 432 Hz tuning fork and, where needed, gradient vacuum recovery along the spine. The three elements work in sequence: the body opens, the adjustment holds.