berlin-mitte • gendarmenmarkt
Easy to reach, bookable immediately
Französische Straße 24
10117 Berlin-Mitte
Phone
+49 30 754 394 470
termine@somana.com
Opening hours
Mon–Thu: 8-8 pm, Fri: 8–5pm
40 years of physiotherapy expertise
Evidence-based physiotherapy guidelines.
All insurance plans + self-pay
40 years of physiotherapy expertise
Evidence-based physiotherapy guidelines.
All insurance plans + self-pay
About Adjunctive Therapies
What are Adjunctive Therapies?
Adjunctive therapies — in German „ergänzende Heilmittel“ — are physical measures that support an active physiotherapy treatment. The German remedies catalog lists them as add-ons to a primary remedy such as Krankengymnastik, Manual Therapy, or Manuelle Lymphdrainage. They are not designed to be billed on their own through statutory health insurance — they amplify the effect of the main treatment.
At Somana, we use three groups of adjunctive therapies: heat therapy, cold therapy , and electrotherapy. In each case we choose the modality based on your symptoms, the tissue we want to address, and the goal of the session — for example: relaxing musculature before an active exercise block, calming an acutely irritated joint, or supporting pain modulation in chronic complaints.
In contrast to the general term „physiotherapy“, which is an umbrella term covering all therapeutic procedures, adjunctive therapies are specific physical applications. They are deliberately combined with active Krankengymnastik or Manual Therapy in the same session, because their effect is greatest when paired with movement and education — not as a passive stand-alone.
Treatment goals
Goals of Adjunctive Therapies
At Somana in Berlin Mitte, we pursue clear, measurable goals with every application of heat, cold, or electrotherapy:
Pain reduction
Modulating pain perception so that active exercises become possible and more effective.
Reducing muscular tension
Preparing tense or guarded musculature before manual or active therapy.
Reducing acute swelling and inflammation
Calming irritated tissue, particularly after injury or surgery.
Improving circulation
Stimulating local blood flow to support tissue regeneration.
Education and self-management
You learn which applications you can use safely at home - and when professional treatment is the right choice.
Fit
Who are Adjunctive Therapies Suitable For?
Adjunctive therapies are suitable for people of all ages who are receiving a primary physiotherapy treatment and would benefit from supportive physical measures. At our practice in Berlin Mitte, we typically use them in the following contexts:
Acute musculoskeletal complaints
for example acute back pain, sprains, or post-traumatic swelling
Chronic pain syndromes
back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, joint-related complaints
Post-operative rehabilitation
for swelling, pain modulation, and muscle re-activation
Inflammatory and rheumatic conditions
with medical clearance
Neurological complaints
e.g. electrotherapy to support muscle activation in selected cases, in coordination with the treating neurologist
Preparation for Manual Therapy or Krankengymnastik
heat or electrotherapy to relax musculature before active work
Steps
Course of Adjunctive Therapies at Somana, Gendarmenmarkt
1
Initial Consultation and Assessment
2
Reviewing Your Prescription and Treatment Plan
3
Application After the Active Treatment
4
Home Recommendations and Education
session details
Duration and Frequency
The rules regarding treatment duration and frequency differ depending on the type of insurance. Please feel free to contact us if anything is unclear.
Statutory Insurance
Private Insurance
Duration
10 minutes per adjunctive application, added to your primary remedy (KG, MT, MLD, or KG-ZNS) within the same appointment.
Sessions
Usually 6 sessions per prescription, in line with your primary remedy
Frequency
Usually 1–2 times per week, in line with the frequency of the primary remedy
Validity
Must begin within 28 calendar days of issue date
Long-term
Available for chronic conditions on doctor's prescription
Our physiotherapists
Offering Heat, Cold and Electro Therapy at Gendarmenmarkt
Health Insurances & Self Pay
Costs & Co-Payments
Statutory Insurance
Adjunctive therapies are not billed separately. Because they are always prescribed together with a primary remedy, the prescription fee and the statutory co-payment apply once to the whole prescription — not in addition for each measure. You pay:
10€ prescription fee
one-time per prescription
10% treatment costs
as the statutory co-payment
Private Insurance and Government Aid
Private health insurance and civil servant benefit schemes reimburse fully or partially depending on your contract and status. We are happy to provide you with an individual fee overview in advance, so you can coordinate with your insurance provider. We bill according to the current fee schedule. A prescription is also required here.
Self-Pay
You can book heat, cold, or electrotherapy as a self-pay patient — either as a standalone application or combined with a primary treatment. Feel free to contact us — we will provide transparent advice on the costs.
Welcome
How to find us
Französische Straße 24, 10117 Berlin
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 20:00 / Friday: 8:00 - 17:00
termine@somana.com
+49 30 754 394 470
Public transport
Our practice is located in central Berlin Mitte, just steps from Gendarmenmarkt. You can reach us in 5 minutes on foot from U-Bahn Station Unter den Linden (U6+U5), 7 minutes from Hausvogteiplatz (U2) and 10 minutes from Friedrichstraße (S+U).
By bike or car
Bike racks are right by the entrance, and parking garages on Mohrenstraße, Markgrafenstraße and Bebelplatz are within walking distance. At peak times, we recommend public transport.
When you arrive
Our practice is fully accessible. There is an elevator in the building – but it's rather slow, so taking the stairs is usually the faster option. If you need any assistance, just let us know in advance and we'll meet you at the entrance.
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