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 Equipment Based Physiotherapy
What is Equipment based Physiotherapy?
Equipment based physiotherapy – referred to in practice as „KGG" – is a remedy treatment prescribed by a physician that may only be provided by physiotherapists with certified additional training in a certified training environment. It is used specifically to restore full physical resilience after injuries, surgery, or for chronic conditions – using medical training equipment, cable pulleys, free weights, and functional training.
KGG enables a high training intensity and precise control of the workload. It thus closes the important gap between therapy and independent, long-term training.
Treatment goals
Goals of Equipment based Physiotherapy
At Somana in Berlin Mitte, we pursue clear, measurable goals with every KGG treatment:
Building Strength and Muscle Mass
Weakened muscles are built up systematically and safely under therapeutic supervision – with the right dosage of load, repetitions, and rest.
Restoring Full Resilience
After surgery or injury, your body is gradually made more resilient – until you are fully back in everyday life, work, and sport.
Improving Core and Joint Stability
Stabilizing muscle groups are specifically trained to protect the joints and prevent harmful loading patterns.
Pain Reduction through Movement
For chronic back, knee, or shoulder complaints, progressive training has been shown to be one of the most effective means of long-term pain relief.
Education and Self-management
You understand how load, recovery, and progression relate to each other – and can continue your training independently after therapy ends.
Fit
Who is Equipment based Physiotherapy Suitable For?
Equipment based physiotherapy is suitable for people who want to specifically build strength, stability, and resilience after an injury, surgery, or for chronic conditions. At our practice in Berlin Mitte, we particularly often encounter the following areas of application:
After surgery
e.g., after knee or hip replacement, cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscus surgery, shoulder surgery, or disc surgery
Chronic back and neck pain
particularly in cases of muscular deconditioning and non-specific low back pain
Sports injuries and overuse syndromes
in the build-up and return-to-sport phase
After fractures and prolonged immobilization
to restore strength and muscle mass
Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
bone-strengthening and safe strength training under guidance
Scoliosis and postural problems
with targeted stability and strengthening training
Steps
Course of a KGG Session at Somana, Gendarmenmarkt
1
Initial Consultation and Detailed Assessment
2
Individual Training Plan
3
Training in a Small Group
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
60 minutes of pure training time (as set by the German remedies catalog). At Somana, your first appointment is always a private one-on-one appointment of 60 minutes with a detailed assessment. From the second appointment onward, you train in a small group of up to three people – each with their own training plan, supervised by a physiotherapist.
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 Equipment based Physiotherapy at Gendarmenmarkt
Physiotherapist
8 years of Experience
Henri
Weightlifting and road cycling shape Henri – and that blend of strength and endurance carries into his work. Holding a master's degree and eight years of experience, he takes an active, goal-oriented approach focused on the lumbar spine, hip, knee, and ankle.
Physiotherapist
8 Years of Experience
Nele
Nele is a strength athlete and rower – and a fan of structured work. With a bachelor's degree and eight years of experience, she combines expertise in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the shoulder, knee, and TMJ following the N.A.P. concept with an evidence-based approach – particularly well-suited for complex cases.
Physiotherapist
8 Years of Experience
Danai
Danai loves Pilates, strength training, and Lindy Hop dancing, bringing this joy of movement into her way of work. With eight years of experience and a bachelor's degree, her focus lies on the shoulder and on supporting neurological patients toward a more active life.
Physiotherapist
10 Years of Experience
Nikola
Pilates and jogging are part of Nikola's personal life – professionally she brings ten years of experience and her bachelor's degree. Her areas of focus are TMJ, breathing, and the pelvic floor. Her approach is holistic, empathetic, and always mindful of the bigger picture.
Health Insurances & Self Pay
Costs & Co-Payments
Statutory Insurance
KGG 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
You can book appointments as a self-pay patient without a prescription. Feel free to contact us – we’ll 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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