What KIRINUS Health does

KIRINUS Health is a family-owned, multi-specialty healthcare group founded in 1960 and now in its third generation of leadership, with headquarters in Munich and operations across Bavaria, Germany. The group runs an integrated care network comprising four inpatient hospitals (KIRINUS PsoriSol Klinik for dermatology and psychosomatics, KIRINUS Alpenpark Klinik for rehabilitation in orthopedics/gastroenterology/cardiology, KIRINUS Schlemmer Klinik for psychosomatics, and the newer KIRINUS Privatklinik Am Friedensengel for premium private-pay psychosomatics), four day clinics, several specialized outpatient ambulances, approximately ten general and specialty medical practices, an online psychotherapy service, and the KIRINUS CIP Akademie training institute accredited by PTK Bayern. Services span 10 medical specialties — psychosomatics, psychotherapy, dermatology, orthopedics, internal medicine (cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology), general medicine, physiotherapy, and pediatric/adolescent care.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a multi-site healthcare operator: appointment booking through Doctolib and jameda, marketing analytics via Google and Meta tools, GDPR-compliant hosting via meap GmbH and Hetzner Online, and a single consumer-facing ChatGPT-powered chatbot on the CIP Akademie website. The proprietary technology is essentially the integrated clinical operating model and multi-setting care continuum rather than any software product. KIRINUS does not sell software, hold patents, or operate a software-as-a-service platform.

The business model is service-based and reimbursement-driven: revenue is generated almost entirely from medical and therapeutic services billed to German statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV) and private health insurance (private Krankenversicherung, PKV), supplemented by training fees from CIP Akademie. Go-to-market is sales-led via physical facilities in Bavaria, with online booking platforms and digital marketing (Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, the "Super:Vision" podcast) supporting patient acquisition. Customer segments include adults and adolescents with mental health and psychosomatic conditions, dermatology patients, orthopedic and rehabilitation patients, internal medicine patients, and psychotherapy trainees. Management consists of three managing directors (Ludwig Klitzsch, Jörg-Tilmann Götzner, Michael Strauss), with no external PE/VC ownership or public listing.

Name

KIRINUS Health

Legal name

KIRINUS Health GmbH

Website

https://kirinus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KIRINUS Health is a family-owned German healthcare group operating an integrated network of inpatient hospitals, day clinics, outpatient practices, online therapy, and a psychotherapy training academy across Bavaria, serving statutory and private insurance patients in 10 medical specialties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Psychosomatic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units (HLAFACAB), Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers (HLAFABAB)

Keywords

• Psychosomatic healthcare
• Psychotherapy services
• Mental health clinics
• Rehabilitation medicine
• Dermatology treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Wiessee

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from medical and therapeutic healthcare services across inpatient, day-patient, and outpatient settings. Services are reimbursed through statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) and private health insurance (private Krankenversicherung).
2. Psychotherapy Services: Online and in-person psychotherapy services for adults, children, and adolescents, billed through insurance systems.
3. Education and Training (CIP Akademie): Continuing education and training programs for psychotherapists, including state-licensed training, further education, and continuing education courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KIRINUS Health is a family-owned healthcare group that delivers psychosomatic, psychiatric, dermatological, orthopedic, and internal medicine services across Bavaria, Germany. The group operates inpatient clinics, day clinics, outpatient practices, and an online psychotherapy platform serving statutory and privately insured patients, and additionally runs the CIP Akademie for psychotherapist training and continuing education.

Product overview

KIRINUS Health is a family-owned healthcare group operating since more than 60 years, with a focus on psychosomatics, internal medicine, and orthopedics. The organization operates a network of hospitals (KIRINUS PsoriSol Klinik, KIRINUS Alpenpark Klinik, KIRINUS Schlemmer Klinik, KIRINUS Privatklinik Am Friedensengel), day clinics (Tagesklinik Schwabing, Nymphenburg, Rosenaupark, Kinder und Jugendliche), outpatient clinics (Ausbildungsambulanz, Institutsambulanz, Fachambulanz), and numerous general and specialist medical practices across Bavaria. The group also offers online psychotherapy and operates the KIRINUS CIP Akademie for psychotherapy education and continuing training. Services span general medicine, dermatology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, physiotherapy, and comprehensive psychosomatic and psychotherapy treatments for adults, children, and adolescents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KIRINUS PsoriSol Klinik Specialized dermatology and psychosomatic medicine clinic offering inpatient and semi-inpatient treatment for skin conditions including allergies, pediatric dermatology, dermatosurgery, and psychosomatic medicine.
• KIRINUS Alpenpark Klinik Rehabilitation clinic in Bad Wiessee at Lake Tegernsee offering inpatient treatment in orthopedics, gastroenterology, and cardiology with high-end ambiance and cuisine.
• KIRINUS Schlemmer Klinik First psychosomatic clinic in Bavaria providing psychotherapy for depression, eating disorders, PTSD, and burnout.
• KIRINUS Tagesklinik Schwabing Behaviorally-oriented day clinic in Munich offering intensive disorder-specific treatment for depression, burnout, borderline personality disorder, and PTSD using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• KIRINUS Tagesklinik Nymphenburg Day clinic providing psychotherapy for adults in the areas of depression and eating disorders.
• KIRINUS Tagesklinik Am Rosenaupark Day clinic in Nuremberg offering psychotherapy for adults with depressive disorders, stress disorders, and somatoform disorders.
• KIRINUS Tagesklinik Kinder und Jugendliche Day clinic for children and adolescents near Nymphenburg Palace providing psychotherapy for adolescents with depression, ADHD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and eating disorders.
• KIRINUS Privatklinik Am Friedensengel Exclusive private clinic in München-Bogenhausen offering discreet, high-quality psychotherapy for adults with depression, burnout, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, eating disorders, and psychosomatic complaints.
• KIRINUS Online-Therapie Online psychotherapy service allowing patients to receive therapy from home; provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults (not yet open for all health insurance providers).
• KIRINUS Ausbildungsambulanz Outpatient training clinic (formerly CIP Ambulanz) offering outpatient treatment and psychotherapy for adults and children/adolescents.
• KIRINUS Ausbildungsambulanz Augsburg Outpatient treatment facility in Augsburg offering psychotherapy for adults.
• KIRINUS Institutsambulanz Intensive outpatient treatment in München Schwabing for adults with borderline, depression, and somatoform disorders.
• KIRINUS Fachambulanz (für Abhängigkeitserkrankungen) Outpatient psychotherapy for adults with addiction disorders, including the Psy-RENA program.
• KIRINUS CIP Akademie Training and continuing education academy for psychotherapists offering state-certified psychotherapy training, specialist continuing education, and medical advanced training; accredited by PTK Bayern.
• KIRINUS Praxis Am Kurpark Psychiatry practice in Bad Tölz.
• KIRINUS Praxis Am Lindenplatz General medicine and occupational therapy practice near Tegernsee.
• KIRINUS Praxis Bruckmühl General medical practice in Bruckmühl.
• KIRINUS Praxis Hersbruck (Dermazentrum) Dermatology center offering allergology, operative dermatology, skin cancer screening, and aesthetic dermatology.
• KIRINUS Praxis Kieferngarten General medicine practice for adults and children/adolescents in München.
• KIRINUS Praxis Landshuter Allee Family therapy practice in München.
• KIRINUS Praxis Lindwurmhof Medical practice in München.
• KIRINUS Praxis Marsstraße Medical practice in München.
• KIRINUS Praxis Nymphenburger Straße Medical practice in München.
• KIRINUS Praxis Rotkreuzplatz Medical practice in München.
• KIRINUS Praxis Sendlinger Tor Medical practice in München.
• KIRINUS Physiotherapie Ambulant physiotherapy services including Bobath therapy, electrotherapy, ergotherapy, manual lymphatic drainage, manual therapy, Pilates, PNF therapy, and gait training.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Doctolib GmbHmoderateTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment booking platform used by multiple KIRINUS practices for patient scheduling and appointment management.
• jameda GmbHmoderateTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment booking and doctor rating platform. Provides appointment scheduling tool and quality seal for website integration.
• PTK Bayern (Bayerische Landeskammer der Psychologischen Psychotherapeuten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation partner for psychotherapy training and continuing education programs. KIRINUS CIP Akademie accredited by PTK Bayern as training facility since 09.04.2024.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: Major German private hospital group with generalist acute-care and psychiatric offerings. Comparable on multi-site German private hospital operations and GKV/PKV reimbursement exposure, but not specialized in psychosomatics at KIRINUS's depth.
• Sana Kliniken: German private hospital group with broad inpatient portfolio including some psychosomatic and rehabilitation sites. Comparable in private German hospital operations but operates at significantly larger scale than KIRINUS.
• Helios Kliniken (Fresenius): Germany's largest private hospital operator, owned by Fresenius. Operates broad acute-care hospitals with overlapping psychosomatic and rehabilitation departments, but as part of a much larger generalist portfolio rather than specializing in KIRINUS's psychosomatic niche.

Direct peers

• MEDIAN Kliniken: One of Germany's largest rehabilitation and psychosomatic clinic operators, with both inpatient rehab and acute psychosomatic facilities. Direct overlap on orthopaedic rehabilitation, psychosomatics, and the GKV-reimbursed German hospital model.
• MediClin AG: German clinic operator focused on acute care, rehabilitation, and psychosomatic care. Overlaps directly with KIRINUS's Alpenpark-style rehab facilities and psychosomatic clinics, with similar GKV reimbursement exposure.
• Schön Klinik: Germany's largest family-owned hospital group with strong psychosomatic and orthopaedic/rehabilitation portfolio. Closest comparable to KIRINUS by ownership model (family), clinical mix (psychosomatic + ortho), and multi-site German footprint.
• Oberberg Kliniken: Private clinic group specializing in psychiatry, psychosomatics, and psychotherapy across multiple German sites. Highly comparable in clinical focus (mental health/psychosomatics), inpatient + day-clinic model, and multi-state German operations.
• Celenus Kliniken (Teufelsbad & Oranienbaum etc.): German private operator of rehabilitation and psychosomatic clinics under the Celenus/Orpea family. Directly comparable on psychosomatic inpatient stays, day-clinic programs, and German statutory insurance reimbursement model.

Emerging players

• HelloBetter: Digital mental health company offering online psychotherapy and digital therapeutics in Germany. Comparable on the online therapy and digital psychosomatics front that KIRINUS Online-Therapie is pursuing.
• MINDDOC: German digital mental health platform offering app-based and online psychological support. Comparable as an emerging player in the same online psychotherapy space that KIRINUS Online-Therapie targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Kirinus-Health-101787625519272
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kirinus-health

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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