Reha & Vitaplus Odenwald

What Reha & Vitaplus Odenwald does

Reha & Vitaplus Odenwald is a regional outpatient healthcare and fitness operator headquartered in Oberzent (Beerfelden), Hesse, Germany, with a second location in Erbach under the "Fit in der Residenz" brand. The business combines physiotherapy, manual therapy, osteopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rehabilitation sports, and specialized treatments — including a Germany-unique AF-certified arthrofibrosis protocol — with fitness studio operations, wellness services, §20 prevention courses, and corporate health management (BGM). The company employs approximately 30 team members, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, TCM practitioners, trainers, masseurs, administrative staff, and apprentices, and is founder-owned by Frank Leutz across two legal entities (Rehaplus Odenwald as sole proprietorship and Vitaplus Odenwald U.G.).

The technology stack centers on third-party clinical and fitness systems rather than proprietary software: the SRT Zeptor stochastic resonance therapy device (University of Frankfurt-developed) for neurological and orthopedic patients, Luxxamed frequency-specific microcurrent therapy for pain management, the TechnoGym Key-System for personalized electronic training guidance, and the MyWellness and Aidoo Online platforms for booking and member self-service. An outdoor functional training park branded "Odin's Playground" and a company-owned vacation apartment for out-of-town arthrofibrosis patients supplement the on-site clinical offering.

The business operates a hybrid GKV-and-self-pay model. Primary revenue comes from statutory health insurance (GKV) reimbursements for prescription-based physiotherapy, rehabilitation sports, and medical training therapy. Secondary recurring streams include monthly fitness/wellness memberships at Vitaplus, §20 prevention course subsidies, and corporate BGM contracts (employer-subsidized up to EUR 500/employee/year tax-free). Self-pay (IGeL) services such as osteopathy, TCM, microcurrent therapy, and the EUR 2,300 three-week arthrofibrosis rehabilitation program contribute higher-margin but lower-volume revenue. Customer acquisition is overwhelmingly local, driven by doctor referrals, in-region word-of-mouth, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and direct on-site B2B sales for corporate clients.

Name

Reha & Vitaplus Odenwald

Legal name

Vitaplus Odenwald U.G.

Website

https://rehaplus-odenwald.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reha & Vitaplus Odenwald is a regional German outpatient healthcare and fitness operator with two locations in the Odenwald region, combining prescription-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation, AF-certified arthrofibrosis treatment, fitness memberships, prevention courses, and corporate health management under one founder-owned umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beerfelden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Health Insurance Reimbursement (Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation): Medical treatments prescribed by doctors (Heilmittelverordnungen) are billed directly to statutory health insurance providers. Services include physiotherapy, manual therapy, medical training therapy, lymph drainage, neurological therapy (Bobath/PNF), and rehabilitation sports. This is the primary revenue stream for Rehaplus Odenwald.
2. Fitness & Wellness Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees for access to Vitaplus Odenwald fitness studios, wellness facilities, and group courses. Membership includes use of TechnoGym equipment, outdoor training park (Odin's Playground), and supervised training. Fees are charged monthly with direct debit.
3. Self-Pay Medical Services (IGeL — Individual Health Services): Out-of-pocket services not covered by statutory insurance, including osteopathy, TCM treatments, microcurrent therapy, wellness massages, and arthrofibrosis rehabilitation programs. Arthrofibrosis rehab priced at approximately EUR 2,300 per program.
4. §20 Prevention Course Subsidies: Prevention courses (e.g., Rückenfit, Faszientraining, Starke Beine, Starker Rücken) are subsidized by statutory health insurers. The company receives reimbursement per participant upon course completion. Courses include 10 sessions and are promoted as health insurer-eligible benefits.
5. Corporate Health Management (BGM) Services: Companies subsidize employee participation in health promotion programs (up to EUR 500 per person per year tax-free). Vitaplus Odenwald provides on-site workplace analysis, individual training plans, and ongoing fitness supervision for corporate clients in the Odenwald region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Reha & Vitaplus Odenwald is a holistic health center operating physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and fitness services across two studios in the Odenwald region. Rehaplus delivers prescription-based physiotherapy, manual therapy, osteopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Luxxamed microcurrent therapy, Zeptor stochastic resonance therapy, arthrofibrosis rehabilitation, and rehabilitation sports, while Vitaplus offers fitness memberships, §20 prevention courses, functional outdoor training, wellness massage, weight-loss programs, and corporate health management. Fit in der Residenz provides senior-focused (50+) medical training therapy and prevention programs.

Product overview

Reha & Vitaplus Odenwald operates as a holistic health and rehabilitation center with two main divisions: Rehaplus Odenwald (physiotherapy and rehabilitation services) and Vitaplus Odenwald (fitness and wellness). The Rehaplus division offers physiotherapy, manual therapy, osteopathy, TCM, Luxxamed microcurrent therapy, Zeptor stochastic resonance therapy, arthrofibrose treatment, and rehabilitation sports. The Vitaplus division provides fitness training with TechnoGym equipment, functional training in the Odin Playground outdoor park, wellness services, §20 prevention courses (Rückenfit, Starke Beine, Starker Rücken), weight management programs (Figurscout, Slimtage), corporate health management, and senior fitness programs (Fit in der Residenz). Services are connected through the TechnoGym Key-System for personalized training data and MyWellness/Aidoo platforms for booking. The center also maintains a vacation apartment for out-of-town rehabilitation patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Odin's Playground: Outdoor functional training park for functional training under open sky
• PHYSIO FÜR MICH
• Figurscout
• Slimtage
• happyfigur

Products and services

• Physiotherapy (Physiotherapie) Prescription-based physiotherapy, manual therapy, medical training therapy, lymph drainage, and neurological therapy (Bobath/PNF) for patients with musculoskeletal, post-surgical, and neurological conditions; largely billed to statutory health insurers.
• Arthrofibrosis Therapy (Arthrofibrose Therapie) Specialized 3-week outpatient rehabilitation program for patients with excessive scar tissue formation after joint surgery, combining AF therapy modules with extended biological cell regulation therapy based on research from the Institut für Laboratoriums- und Transfusionsmedizin. Priced at approximately EUR 2,300. Described as a Germany-unique combination treatment delivered at an AF-certified center.
• Massage Therapy (Massage) Classical massage therapy as part of the physiotherapy prescription offering.
• Physical Therapy Modalities (Physikalische Therapie) Physical therapy modalities including heat therapy, ultrasound therapy, electrotherapy, sling table, and cryotherapy for pain relief and tissue healing.
• Osteopathy (Osteopathie) Holistic osteopathic treatment focusing on body structure and function balance, treating movement restrictions through manual techniques on fascia and connective tissue. Offered as a self-pay IGeL service.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (Heilpraktiker nach TCM) TCM services including Tuina manual therapy, acupressure/acupuncture on meridians, cupping for circulation and detoxification, and leech therapy to restore the flow of Qi.
• Luxxamed Microcurrent Therapy (Luxxamed Mikrostromtherapie) Frequency-specific microcurrent therapy for pain treatment and metabolic stimulation; promotes tissue regeneration, ATP production, and reduction of inflammatory processes; safe for patients with metallic implants.
• Zeptor Stochastic Resonance Therapy (Zeptor-Training / SRT) Stochastic resonance therapy device using University of Frankfurt-developed Zeptoring technology; patients stand on dual foot plates that move randomly in all dimensions to train proprioception and movement coordination, targeting neurological and orthopaedic conditions including Parkinson's, MS, stroke, and spinal cord injuries.
• Rehabilitationssport (Rehasport) Group-based rehabilitation sports training supervised by qualified instructors; prescribed by doctors and covered 100% by health insurance. Available at both Beerfelden and Erbach locations with various time slots.
• Myo Pain Therapy (Myofasziale Integration) Myofascial pain therapy treating trigger points and projecting pain at the actual source location rather than pain site; treats muscle chains and corrects fascial tissue deformations.
• Fitness Studio Membership & Courses (Vitaplus Odenwald) Monthly membership access to the Vitaplus fitness studios in Oberzent and Erbach, including TechnoGym equipment with the electronic Key-System, group courses, and supervised training. Fees charged monthly via direct debit.
• §20 Prevention Courses (§20 Präventionskurse) Statutorily subsidized prevention courses including Rückenfit, Sanum audio relaxation, Starke Beine Online, and Starker Rücken Online; 10-session programs targeting back health, leg strength, and relaxation; subsidized by statutory health insurers.
• Functional Training & Odin's Playground Outdoor functional training park featuring exercises with body weight, kettlebells, medicine balls, sling trainers, and slacklines; used for complex movement patterns improving everyday functional fitness.
• Wellness Services Wellness offerings including wellness massage, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, Dorn massage, Ayurveda treatment, Hawaiianian massage, and natural moor applications.
• Corporate Health Management (BGM) B2B corporate health management including on-site workplace analysis, ergonomic assessment, and individualized employee training programs; employer subsidies available up to EUR 500 per employee per year tax-free.
• Figurscout Weight Loss Program 6-week individualized weight loss program with personalized figurplan containing calorie-adjusted recipes, training recommendations, and body composition analysis.
• Slimtage (Quick-Start Weight Loss) Quick-start weight loss days for rapid entry into weight reduction phase; includes body analysis, recipe guide, and training plan, designed to be combined with the 6-week Figurscout program.
• Medical Training Therapy (MTT) Medical training therapy combining cardiovascular endurance training, muscle building, joint flexibility, functional training, and stabilization/coordination exercises for recovery after injuries or operations.
• Back and Posture Training (Rücken- und Haltungstraining) Back and posture training program combining endurance and strength training to strengthen core muscles, improve spinal stabilization, and prevent back pain.
• Fit in der Residenz — Senior Fitness & Prevention 50+ Senior-focused health program at the Erbach location, including health-oriented muscle training, heart-rate-controlled endurance training, flexibility training, coordination training, and prevention of osteoporosis, arthritis, and diabetes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arthrofibrosis occurs in 5–10% of knee surgery patients; specialized treatment available without surgery in most cases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. Philipp Traut (Bad Oeynhausen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArthrofibrosis specialist and surgeon. Rehaplus Odenwald partners with Dr. Traut for patients requiring surgical arthrolysis (tissue removal). Post-arthrolysis rehabilitation programs are delivered at the Rehaplus AF-certified center based on Dr. Traut's treatment protocols. Co-management of complex arthrofibrosis cases.
• Dr. med. Ralf Wagner / Ligamenta (Frankfurt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpinal disorders specialist. Rehaplus Odenwald collaborates with Dr. Wagner's Ligamenta spine center in Frankfurt to offer a specialized spine consultation hour (Wirbelsäulen Spezialsprechstunde) for patients with spinal conditions. Joint patient management for complex spinal cases.
• TechnoGymcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium fitness equipment manufacturer. Vitaplus Odenwald uses TechnoGym equipment with the proprietary TechnoGym Key-System for personalized, electronically guided training. The key stores individual training plans and syncs with machines for optimal exercise execution and performance tracking.
• Verband Freier Osteopathen (VFO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of free osteopaths in Germany. Rehaplus Odenwald is a member, lending credibility to its osteopathy services and ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Deutsche Ärztliche Gesellschaft für Osteopathie (DäGO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman medical association for osteopathy. Rehaplus Odenwald is a member, providing professional certification and standards alignment for its osteopathic treatments.
• Institut für Laboratoriums- und Transfusionsmedizin (Institute for Laboratory and Transfusion Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute whose current findings form the basis of the AF-certified treatment protocol at Rehaplus Odenwald. The center implements research on autonomic regulation of reparative processes and fibroblast biology in arthrofibrosis treatment.

Scale indicators4 records

Regional players

• Mrs.Sporty: German women's fitness franchise with personal training and weight-loss programming. Competes for fitness membership and weight-management customers (e.g., Figurscout) in regional markets across Germany.
• Injoy Fitness: Germany-based fitness studio chain with medically oriented training concepts including back health and senior programs. Competes for the same fitness and prevention-course customer base across regional German markets.

Broad incumbents

• Kieser Training: German strength-training chain with medically oriented, machine-based training concept. Comparable as a hybrid fitness/clinical-health operator combining PT-adjacent training with subscription memberships across multiple German locations.
• Asklepios Kliniken: Major German hospital and rehabilitation group with extensive orthopedic and rehab service lines. Comparable in therapeutic scope and GKV reimbursement exposure, but operating at inpatient scale across Germany.
• MEDIAN Kliniken: One of Germany's largest rehabilitation clinic groups offering orthopedic, neurologic, and geriatric rehab. Comparable in therapeutic depth and GKV reimbursement model, though operating at a much larger, multi-site scale.
• Medical Park: Premium German rehabilitation clinic group specializing in orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiac rehab with high-acuity specialty programs. Comparable for premium rehab positioning though at inpatient scale.
• Helios Reha: German hospital network with rehabilitation divisions covering orthopedic and neurologic indications. Comparable in clinical rehab depth and statutory-insurer reimbursement model, operating as a much larger incumbent.

Direct peers

• Reha-Team: Network of German outpatient rehabilitation and physiotherapy centers combining classical PT, Rehasport, and medical training therapy. Directly comparable as a multi-location outpatient rehab provider.
• PhysioZentrum: German physiotherapy practice chain offering outpatient PT, manual therapy, and sports rehab. Directly comparable for prescription-driven physiotherapy services and multi-location outpatient operations.
• ZAR (Zentrum für ambulante Rehabilitation): Network of German outpatient rehabilitation centers offering physiotherapy, Rehasport, and medical training therapy covered by statutory insurers. Closest direct comparable given the prescription-driven, multi-disciplinary rehab model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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