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 Bobath Therapy
What is Bobath Therapy?
Bobath Therapy - on the prescription as „KG-ZNS“/”KG-ZNS nach Bobath” - is a remedy treatment prescribed by a physician and performed by physiotherapists with certified additional training (the recognised Bobath certification according to IBITA standards). It is part of modern, evidence-based neurorehabilitation and serves the targeted treatment of movement, tone, balance, and coordination disorders caused by injury or disease of the central nervous system.
Bobath Therapy works on the principle of neuroplasticity: the brain’s ability to reorganise itself after injury. Through specific handling, targeted facilitation of normal movement patterns, and active participation by the patient, we encourage the nervous system to regain or relearn functional movement - step by step, in a context that is meaningful for everyday life.
Treatment goals
Goals of Bobath Therapy
At Somana in Berlin Mitte, we pursue clear, measurable goals with every Bobath Therapy treatment:
Improving Motor Function and Movement Quality
Relearning physiological movement patterns instead of compensating with restrictive ones.
Reducing Spasticity and Abnormal Muscle Tone
Through specific handling, positioning, and active control strategies.
Improving Postural Control and Balance
To reduce the risk of falls and increase confidence in everyday movement.
Promoting Independence in Daily Life (ADL)
Practical training of activities such as standing up, walking, dressing, or reaching.
Education and Self-management:
You - and, where relevant, your relatives or caregivers - understand the condition and learn how to support recovery between sessions.
Fit
Who is Bobath Therapy for?
Bobath Therapy is suitable for adults with neurological conditions that affect movement, tone, balance, or coordination. At our practice in Berlin Mitte, we particularly often encounter the following areas of application:
Stroke
in the early as well as the chronic rehabilitation phase, including hemiparesis and hemiplegia
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
to maintain mobility, manage spasticity, and support function in relapsing and progressive courses
Traumatic brain injury
in the post-acute and chronic phase of motor rehabilitation
Spinal cord injuries
with central involvement of motor control
Post-tumour rehabilitation (CNS)
after brain tumour surgery or oncological treatment affecting the central nervous system
Other central movement disorders
e.g. ALS, Guillain-Barré syndrome, ataxia, cerebellar disorders
Steps
Course of a Bobath Session at Somana, Gendarmenmarkt
1
Initial Consultation and Assessment
2
Individual Treatment Plan
3
Active Treatment
4
Home Exercises 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
At Somana we only offer Bobath as a double session, 60 minutes in total (standard treatment time per unit: 25–35 minutes).
Sessions
Usually 6 sessions per prescription
Frequency
1–2 times per week
Validity
Must begin within 28 calendar days of issue date
Long-term
Available for chronic conditions on doctor's prescription
Our physiotherapists
Offering Bobath Therapy at Gendarmenmarkt
Health Insurances & Self Pay
Costs & Co-Payments
Statutory Insurance
Bobath is a covered benefit under statutory health insurance. With a medical prescription, your health insurance covers the costs. You only pay:
€10 prescription fee
one-time per prescription
10% of treatment costs
as the statutory co-payment
Private Insurance and Government Aid
Private health insurance and civil servant benefit schemes (Beihilfe) reimburse fully or partially depending on your contract and status. We’re 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
We currently don't offer Bobath Therapy as a self pay service
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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