# Somana > Somana is a science-backed physiotherapy practice based in Berlin Mitte (Gendarmenmarkt). We combine physical therapy with strength-based medical exercise to help people recover from pain and injury, move freely, and maintain long-term health. Care is covered by German statutory and private health insurance. Important notes: - Located at Französische Straße 24, 10117 Berlin, next to Gendarmenmarkt; more locations are planned across Germany. - Treatment is available to patients with a doctor's prescription as well as self-pay clients. - Our methods are advised and developed by experts from academic partners in Germany, with physiotherapists working alongside sports scientists, coaches, and a network of trusted doctors. - Online booking is available, and appointments can also be arranged by phone at +49 30 754 394 470 or email at termine@somana.com. ## Core pages - [Somana homepage](https://somana.com/): Overview of Somana — who we are, what we offer, the goals we help patients reach, and the science behind our approach. - [Studio at Gendarmenmarkt](https://somana.com/berlin/mitte-gendarmenmarkt): Our flagship Berlin Mitte studio at Französische Straße 24, with bright treatment rooms and modern equipment for prescription-based physiotherapy and supervised medical training. - [Book an appointment](https://somana.com/booking): Online booking flow for new and returning patients, for both insurance-covered therapy and self-pay training. - [About us](https://somana.com/about-us): Who we are, our mission to help people move better and live longer, and how our physiotherapists, sports scientists, and doctor network work together. - [Careers](https://somana.jobs.personio.com/): Open positions for physiotherapists, trainers, and team members who want to help reshape physiotherapy in Germany. ## Treatments - [Equipment-based physical therapy](https://somana.com/berlin/mitte-gendarmenmarkt/equipment-based-physical-therapy): Therapy using medical training equipment to rebuild strength, mobility, and load capacity under physiotherapist supervision. - [Physiotherapy exercise (Krankengymnastik)](https://somana.com/berlin/mitte-gendarmenmarkt/physiotherapy-exercise): Individually tailored active exercise therapy to restore movement, reduce pain, and improve function. - [Manual therapy](https://somana.com/berlin/mitte-gendarmenmarkt/what-is-manual-therapy): Hands-on techniques to mobilize joints, release restrictions, and relieve musculoskeletal pain. - [Manual lymphatic drainage](https://somana.com/berlin/mitte-gendarmenmarkt/manual-lymphatic-drainage): Gentle manual technique to reduce swelling and support the lymphatic system after surgery, injury, or lymphedema. - [Bobath therapy](https://somana.com/berlin/mitte-gendarmenmarkt/bobath): Neurological rehabilitation for adults recovering from stroke or other central-nervous-system conditions. - [Adjunctive therapies](https://somana.com/berlin/mitte-gendarmenmarkt/adjunctive-therapies): Supportive treatments such as heat, cold, and electrotherapy used alongside active physiotherapy. ## What we help with - Relieve pain: ongoing back, shoulder, and knee pain that limits daily life. - Move freely: overcoming movement restrictions and regaining pain-free mobility. - Treat injuries: rebuilding strength and function after sports injuries, accidents, or soft-tissue damage. - Redefine aging: preventing muscle loss and osteoporosis and maintaining independence. - Regain performance: feeling strong, energized, and capable in daily life and training. - Live healthy: managing obesity, weight, and heart-health challenges for long-term well-being. ## Guides: physiotherapy in Germany - [Physiotherapy Guide (blog index)](https://somana.com/blog): Evidence-based guides on physiotherapy in Germany, prescriptions, costs, and common conditions. - [Equipment-based physiotherapy](https://somana.com/blog/equipment-based-physiotherapy): How equipment-supported physiotherapy works and when it is used alongside manual treatment. - [Physiotherapy exercise](https://somana.com/blog/physiotherapy-exercise): How structured exercise is used within physiotherapy to restore function and build strength. - [Manual therapy](https://somana.com/blog/manual-therapy): Overview of manual therapy techniques and when they are indicated. - [Physical therapy prescription](https://somana.com/blog/physical-therapy-prescription): What a German physiotherapy prescription (Heilmittelverordnung) is and how to use it. - [Prescription completion guide (Form 13)](https://somana.com/blog/physical-therapy-prescription-completion-guide-%28form-13%29): How Form 13 is filled out and what each field means. - [Blank prescription in physical therapy](https://somana.com/blog/blank-prescription-in-physical-therapy): What to do when fields on a prescription are missing or unclear. - [Long-term physical therapy prescriptions in Germany](https://somana.com/blog/long-term-physical-therapy-prescriptions): How long-term prescriptions work for patients with chronic conditions. - [How long does physical therapy take](https://somana.com/blog/how-long-does-physical-therapy-take): Typical timelines and factors that influence how long treatment lasts. - [Physical therapy costs in Germany](https://somana.com/blog/physical-therapy-costs): Overview of costs, insurance coverage, and patient co-payments. - [E-prescriptions in physical therapy](https://somana.com/blog/e-prescriptions-physical-therapy): How electronic prescriptions work for physiotherapy in Germany. ## Guides: conditions we treat - [Understanding back pain](https://somana.com/blog/back-pain): Common causes of back pain and how to treat and prevent it. - [Understanding neck pain](https://somana.com/blog/neck-pain): Causes, risk factors, and treatment approaches for neck pain. - [Understanding shoulder pain](https://somana.com/blog/shoulder-pain): Common causes of shoulder pain and how physiotherapy can help. - [Understanding hip pain](https://somana.com/blog/hip-pain): Causes of hip pain and how physiotherapy supports recovery. - [Understanding knee pain](https://somana.com/blog/knee-pain): Causes of knee pain and evidence-based treatment options. - [Understanding muscle loss (sarcopenia)](https://somana.com/blog/muscle-loss-sarcopenia): What sarcopenia is and how training can prevent or reverse it. ## Legal - [Privacy policy / Data security](https://somana.com/data-security): How Somana handles personal and health data under German and EU regulations. - [Imprint](https://somana.com/imprint): Legal information about Somana Health GmbH as required under German law.