Osteopathie Berlin-Mitte is a private osteopathy practice in Berlin where you can have your whole appointment in English, from the first conversation to the treatment itself. It is run by Dorena Volkmann, a state-licensed naturopath (Heilpraktikerin) and physiotherapist who trained in osteopathy at College Sutherland in Berlin.
She treats adults, children and babies, and holds additional qualifications in paediatric osteopathy. She is a listed member of both German osteopathy associations (VOD and BVO). Common reasons people come in are back and neck pain, shoulder and arm problems, pelvis, hip and leg complaints, and sports injuries. Each first visit starts with a detailed medical history and a hands-on assessment, and you are referred to a doctor if osteopathy is not the right fit.
What expats should know: osteopathy in Germany is a private service and is not provided by a medical doctor here. If you have public health insurance and want partial reimbursement, ask a doctor for a private prescription for osteopathy before your first appointment, then check with your insurer how many sessions they cover. If your private or supplementary insurance includes naturopath services, you can usually book directly without a prescription.
- Languages offered: English, German, French
- Website in English: Partly (English overview page)
- Booking: online appointment system, available in English
- Patients: adults, children and babies
- Insurance: invoices for private insurance, supplementary insurance and Beihilfe; partial reimbursement by many public insurers with a private prescription
- Location: Engeldamm 62, 10179 Berlin-Mitte
