Rehabiliteringssenteret AiR

What Rehabiliteringssenteret AiR does

Rehabiliteringssenteret AiR is a Norwegian non-profit rehabilitation center founded in 1986 in Rauland, specializing in work-oriented rehabilitation (arbeidsrettet rehabilitering) for individuals whose health challenges threaten their ability to work or study. The organization operates two clinics — a residential center in Rauland and a day clinic in Oslo opened in January 2023 — and serves as the host of the National Competence Center for Work-Oriented Rehabilitation. Its core programs include: four-week residential work-oriented rehabilitation in Rauland; four to eight-week day programs in Oslo; AiR UNG, a four-week residential program for young adults aged 18-30; a four-week CFS/ME program for adults with mild to moderate diagnoses; and a one-week assessment/evaluation program. Underlying methodology combines physical activity, education, guidance, and individual conversations within multidisciplinary teams (doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists, work consultants, sports pedagogues, conversation therapists), supplemented by digital tools and blended digital-physical delivery where relevant.

The business model is primarily driven by a healthcare services agreement with Helse Sør-Øst RHF (the South-Eastern Regional Health Authority), making AiR part of Norway's specialist health service. Patient co-payments are capped at 163 NOK per day (free for under-30s), with maximums of 3,423 NOK for the CFS/ME program and 1,956 NOK for the four-week Oslo program. A secondary revenue stream addresses employers and HR leaders directly through courses (e.g., Seinkarriere at 14,500 NOK per person, 'From Pressure and Stress to Surplus' at 11,000 NOK for four sessions), expert assistance (Ekspertbistand) covered by Nav up to 24,000 NOK per 12-week case, leader support, instructor training, and a low-threshold phone service (Jobbmeistring). Patients are referred through general practitioners (fastleger) and the Regional Coordinating Unit (RKE), supplemented by direct outreach to doctors' offices and employers. AiR is owned by social partners (employers, trade unions, companies, and municipalities), holds CARF International accreditation and Miljøfyrtårn environmental certification, and has helped nearly 30,000 participants over 40 years. Documented outcomes include a 9.5-week average reduction in sick leave 12 months post-program, 79% of AiR UNG participants reporting better mental health, and 83% of working-age participants still working after 12 months.

Name

Rehabiliteringssenteret AiR

Legal name

Rehabiliteringssenteret AiR

Website

https://rehabilitering.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rehabiliteringssenteret AiR is a Norwegian non-profit rehabilitation center operating residential and day clinics in Rauland and Oslo, delivering work-oriented rehabilitation programs under contract with Helse Sør-Øst RHF and serving adults and young people (18-30) whose health challenges affect their ability to work or study.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs (HLADAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab) (HSADAIAK), Rehabilitation Return-to-Exercise Training (Non-Clinical) (HSADAAAK)

Keywords

• Work-oriented rehabilitation
• Occupational rehabilitation services
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
• Physical rehabilitation programs
• CFS/ME rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Rauland

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Agreement with Helse Sør-Øst: AiR delivers specialized rehabilitation services under contract with Helse Sør-Øst RHF. This is the primary revenue stream covering core rehabilitation programs at the Rauland and Oslo clinics.
2. Patient Co-payments: Patients pay a co-payment of 163 NOK per day. Under-30 patients pay no co-payment. Maximum 3,423 NOK for CFS/ME programs, 1,956 NOK for 4-week Oslo program.
3. Employer-paid courses and services: Courses for employers and employees (Seinkarriere, stress management) are paid by employers or individuals. Expert assistance is covered by Nav up to 24,000 NOK per case.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rehabiliteringssenteret AiR delivers specialized work-oriented rehabilitation programs through residential and day clinics in Rauland and Oslo, helping individuals with health challenges return to work or education. The portfolio includes general work-oriented rehabilitation, the AiR UNG youth program (18-30 years), CFS/ME rehabilitation, assessment/evaluation, and complementary employer-facing services such as expert assistance, leader support, and courses. All services are provided by multidisciplinary teams combining physical activity, education, guidance, and individual conversations.

Product overview

Rehabiliteringssenteret AiR is a rehabilitation center with clinics in Rauland and Oslo, offering work-oriented rehabilitation as its core unified platform. The portfolio consists of residential and day programs for work-oriented rehabilitation (ARR) in Rauland and Oslo, the specialized AiR UNG youth program for 18-30 year olds, CFS/ME rehabilitation, and assessment/evaluation services. Add-on modules include expert assistance (Ekspertbistand), leader support, courses (including Late Career and stress management), Job Mastery phone service, instructor training, and refreshment weekends. All services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams and are funded through agreements with Helse Sør-Øst RHF.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AiR UNG: A four-week residential work-oriented rehabilitation program specifically for young adults between 18 and 30 years of age, focusing on health, social coping, and work participation.
• AiR Oslo
• CFS/ME Program
• Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for arbeidsrettet rehabilitering

Products and services

• Work-Oriented Rehabilitation in Rauland A four-week residential work-oriented rehabilitation program at AiR's main center in Rauland. Participants receive individual rooms with bath, all meals included, and daily programs from 08:00-15:30 combining physical activity, teaching, guidance, and individual conversations. Targets adults with reduced work capacity due to health challenges who want to return to work or education. Patient co-payment is 163 NOK per day, capped at 3,423 NOK; free for patients under 30.
• Work-Oriented Rehabilitation in Oslo (AiR Oslo) A four to eight-week day program for participants living in the Oslo area, meeting three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) from 09:00-12:00, combining physical attendance at the AiR Oslo clinic with digital sessions. Targets adults who can live at home during rehabilitation. Patient co-payment is 163 NOK per day, capped at 1,956 NOK for a 4-week program. Travel is covered for routes outside Zone 1.
• AiR UNG (Youth Program) A four-week residential work-oriented rehabilitation program specifically for young adults aged 18-30 years with reduced work capacity due to health challenges. Focus areas include social coping, daily routines, diet, and work/education choices. Free for participants under 30. Delivered at AiR Rauland.
• CFS/ME Rehabilitation A four-week residential program for adults diagnosed with mild to moderate CFS/ME, based on cognitive approaches, activity regulation, and adapted training. Groups of up to 18 participants. Patient co-payment capped at 3,423 NOK; free for patients under 30.
• Assessment and Evaluation (Kartlegging og vurdering) A one-week residential assessment program in Rauland for individuals who need evaluation of which work and health services are best suited for them. Groups of 8 participants. Helps patients determine next steps in their rehabilitation journey.
• Expert Assistance (Ekspertbistand) A counseling and guidance service for employers and employees dealing with challenging sick leave cases. Involves mapping, neutral expert facilitation, and concrete recommendations within 12 weeks. Costs covered by Nav up to 24,000 NOK per case over a 12-week period.
• Leader Support (Lederstøtte / Leiarstøtte) A coaching service providing sparring partners for managers handling sick leave cases, including counseling on prevention and follow-up of employees with health challenges. Supports leadership competency in return-to-work processes.
• Late Career (Seinkarriere) A five-day motivation program for employees who wish to stay in work longer, including individual planning for late career, physical activity, and practical tools for maintaining health. Priced at 14,500 NOK per person (introductory price), with 20% discount for 2+ employees from the same company. Includes accommodation and meals.
• Job Mastery (Jobbmeistring) A low-threshold phone service providing support for sick-listed individuals and those at risk, with counseling about work, health, and life balance. Accessible entry point to AiR's broader services.
• Basic Course for Instructors (Grunnkurs for instruktører) A two-day course for instructors in companies supervising apprentices, providing tools for supporting apprentices and contributing to inclusion in working life. Developed from experience with at-risk apprentices.
• Refreshment Weekend (Oppfrisking) A refreshment weekend for former AiR participants to revisit and reinforce the tools learned during their rehabilitation stay, supporting long-term adherence to recovery plans.
• Courses (Kurs) - 'From Pressure and Stress to Surplus' and other manager courses Various courses including 'From Pressure and Stress to Surplus' (4 physical sessions in Oslo for 11,000 NOK, with access to digital tools and content) and 'Effective and Supportive Sick Leave Conversations' (company internal course). Aimed at managers and HR staff to build internal competence in handling sick leave and stress.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.5 weeks average reduction in sick leave 12 months after program (for participants with employment both at arrival and after)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Helse Sør-Øst RHFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiR delivers specialized rehabilitation services under contract with Helse Sør-Øst RHF. The organization operates as part of Norway's specialist health service with all contracts subject to competitive tendering.
• NavcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNav covers costs for expert assistance services (up to 24,000 NOK per case). Nav also funds employer courses and rehabilitation services as part of inclusive workplace agreements.
• Labor Market Parties (Partane i arbeidslivet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiR is owned by the labor market parties - employers, trade unions, companies, and municipalities. This ownership structure ensures the organization develops offerings that meet actual market needs.
• NHO Byggenæringen (Construction Employers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NHO Byggenæringen and training offices on at-risk apprentices. Experience from this work informs the instructor course program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Terveystalo Oyj: Finnish occupational health and private healthcare provider with a Nordic footprint in occupational rehabilitation and return-to-work services, overlapping with AiR's employer and Nav-funded service lines.
• Mehiläinen Oy: Large Finnish private healthcare and occupational health group offering rehabilitation, occupational health, and return-to-work services across the Nordics, comparable as a broader incumbent in work-oriented rehabilitation.
• Sunnaas sykehus HF: Norway's largest specialized rehabilitation hospital, publicly funded and operating as a broad incumbent in the same specialist rehabilitation market as AiR, with multi-site capacity and a wider portfolio of clinical specialties.

Direct peers

• Evjeklinikken: Norwegian private rehabilitation clinic delivering multidisciplinary programs for chronic conditions and work participation, competing directly with AiR for Helse Sør-Øst commissioned patient flows.
• CatoSenteret AS: Norwegian rehabilitation center offering residential and outpatient programs for chronic and complex conditions, with a similar specialist-health-service contract structure and patient cohort to AiR.
• Skogli Helse- og Rehabiliteringssenter AS: Norwegian private rehabilitation center in Lillehammer offering residential and outpatient programs covering pain, fatigue, and work-oriented rehabilitation, competing for the same Helse Sør-Øst patient population.
• Coperio AS: Norwegian private rehabilitation provider delivering multidisciplinary, work-oriented rehabilitation under specialist health service contracts, with a similar focus on return-to-work outcomes and a comparable patient mix.
• Valnesfjord Helsesportsenter: Norwegian rehabilitation center offering residential programs for chronic illness and work-oriented rehabilitation, with comparable scale and a similar role in the public specialist rehabilitation procurement system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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