What is Postural Alignment Therapy?

Why Alignment Is the Hidden Key to Health

When most people think about health, they focus on diet, exercise, or even genetics. But according to Dr. Kevin Reese, one of the most overlooked foundations of well-being is alignment. If your body is out of alignment, the effects ripple throughout your entire system—impacting everything from circulation to brain function.

The Dangers of Misalignment

Poor alignment isn’t just about posture. It can lead to compressed nerves, bulging discs, lymphatic stagnation, poor circulation, brain conditions, and even foot issues like bunions or hammer toes. Dr. Reese compares it to a shelving unit: when perfectly aligned, it works beautifully. But if it’s even slightly off, the structure weakens and fails over time.

Muscles Move the Bones

Unlike chiropractors who primarily focus on bones, Dr. Reese emphasizes the muscles. With roughly 600 muscles in the body, they are the true drivers of movement. When muscles weaken or become dysfunctional, they “bully the bones” into poor positions, creating the misalignments that lead to chronic issues.

Postural Alignment Therapy (PAT)

To restore balance, Dr. Reese uses Postural Alignment Therapy—an advanced, protocol-based system similar to physical therapy. Through targeted exercises, members learn how to realign their bodies by getting their muscles functional again. Just 10 minutes a day of these corrective movements can prevent long-term structural decline.

Preventing Shrinking with Age

Many people assume shrinking and hunching with age is inevitable. Dr. Reese disagrees. Alignment work can help you maintain your height, posture, and energy well into later years. He compares it to brushing and flossing: a daily commitment to alignment exercises is just as essential as dental hygiene for maintaining your health.

A Global Movement

Through his Head-to-Toe Healing membership, Dr. Reese has brought alignment training to members worldwide—from the U.S. to Australia, South Africa, and beyond. The growing community shows that alignment isn’t just a fitness practice—it’s a lifestyle that protects health and enhances quality of life.