What AMBULANTICUM GmbH does

AMBULANTICUM GmbH is a German outpatient neurological late rehabilitation center founded in 2012 by Dr. Bernhard Krahl and Marion Schrimpf, headquartered in Herdecke. It operates as Germany's first and only outpatient interdisciplinary intensive therapy facility dedicated to neurological late-stage (Spät-) rehabilitation, serving children and adults with acquired neuromotor conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and infantile cerebral palsy. The center bundles physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, sports/movement therapy, and trauma therapy under one roof and integrates them with robotic and computer-assisted 'Augmented Performance Feedback' systems, including the Lokomat gait robot, C-Mill instrumented treadmill, 3D Spacecurl, the CUREO virtual-reality system, and the Matrixmobil (Matrix-Rhythmus-Therapie). A proprietary 'Paten-Konzept' assigns each patient two therapists from different disciplines to coordinate the full therapy plan.

The business model is reimbursement-driven through German statutory health insurance (GKV). Patients apply to their health insurer (e.g., Techniker Krankenkasse, Barmer) for coverage of multi-week intensive therapy blocks; AMBULANTICUM holds a framework contract (Rahmenvertrag) with Techniker Krankenkasse and, since February 2024, participates with TK and CUREosity in a pilot that makes TK the first German GKV to reimburse VR therapy. Patients not covered or denied by GKV can self-pay. The GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on physician referrals, rehabilitation advisors, patient word-of-mouth, media coverage (e.g., Deutsche Hirnstiftung national campaign), and industry network memberships (MedEcon Ruhr e.V.). Distribution is exclusively direct at the single Herdecke facility; there are no resellers or indirect channels. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no venture or private equity investment indicated.

Name

AMBULANTICUM GmbH

Legal name

AMBULANTICUM GmbH

Website

https://ambulanticum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMBULANTICUM GmbH operates Germany's first outpatient neurological late rehabilitation center in Herdecke, delivering interdisciplinary intensive therapy — combining physiotherapy, occupational, speech, sports, and trauma therapy with robotic and computer-assisted systems — to children and adults with stroke, spinal cord injury, TBI, MS, and Parkinson's, reimbursed mainly via statutory health insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurological Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation Centers (Stroke/TBI/SCI/MS/Parkinson’s) (HLADAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Digital Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Therapeutics (HLACANAJ)

Keywords

• Neurological rehabilitation therapy
• Robot-assisted therapy
• Outpatient neurorehabilitation
• Stroke rehabilitation services
• Physical therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Herdecke

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (GKV): Die Hauptfinanzierung erfolgt über die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen. Patienten beantragen Intensivtherapie bei ihrer Krankenkasse, die nach Prüfung die Therapie genehmigt. Es bestehen Rahmenverträge mit einzelnen Kassen (z.B. Techniker Krankenkasse). Da es sich um eine neue Form der Versorgung handelt, ist die Anerkennung durch die Kostenträger ein fortlaufender Prozess.
2. Private Patienten / Selbstzahler: Patienten, die nicht über die gesetzliche Krankenversicherung abgedeckt sind oder deren Kassen die Therapie nicht genehmigen, können als Selbstzahler die Intensivtherapie in Anspruch nehmen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMBULANTICUM delivers outpatient interdisciplinary intensive therapy for children and adults with neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and infantile cerebral palsy. The offering combines traditional therapies (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, sports therapy, trauma therapy) with state-of-the-art robotic and computer-assisted Augmented Performance Feedback therapies (Lokomat, C-Mill, CUREO VR, Spacecurl 3D) under one roof. Each patient receives an individualized multi-week intensive therapy program coordinated by two dedicated therapist 'patrons' (Paten-Konzept).

Product overview

AMBULANTICUM is an outpatient interdisciplinary intensive therapy center for neurological diseases offering a unified treatment approach that combines traditional therapies (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Sports Therapy, Trauma Therapy) with modern robotic and computer-aided Augmented Performance Feedback therapies under one roof. The core offering is intensive rehabilitation for children and adults with acquired neuromotor diseases including stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambulanticum Intensivtherapie Intensive interdisciplinary therapy program combining physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sports therapy, speech therapy, and trauma therapy with modern robotic and computer-aided Augmented Performance Feedback therapies for children and adults with acquired neurological diseases in late-stage rehabilitation.
• Robotik- und gerätegestützte Therapie Robot-assisted and computer-aided therapy service using state-of-the-art equipment including the Lokomat gait robot, C-Mill treadmill with Augmented Performance Feedback, CUREO VR therapy, and other therapeutic devices for intensive neurological rehabilitation.
• Physiotherapie Physical therapy services delivered as part of the interdisciplinary treatment approach for neurological patients at the Ambulanticum center.
• Ergotherapie Occupational therapy services integrated into the comprehensive neurological rehabilitation program for children and adults.
• Logopädie Speech and language therapy for patients with neurological conditions affecting communication and swallowing.
• Sport- und Bewegungstherapie Sports and movement therapy service delivered as part of the holistic neurological rehabilitation approach.
• Traumatherapie Trauma therapy services for patients with trauma-related conditions, integrated into the interdisciplinary neurological rehabilitation program.
• CUREO VR Therapy System Virtual-reality therapy system providing cognitive and sensomotor training through immersive visual environments, integrated as a therapy component in the Ambulanticum program through a pilot partnership with Techniker Krankenkasse and CUREosity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ patients treated since founding in 2012
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FernUniversität HagencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024AMBULANTICUM and FernUniversität Hagen (both MedEcon Ruhr members) have agreed to collaborate on networking research, teaching, and practice. Prof. Dr. Jenny Sarah Wesche and Dr. Christina Weckwerth from the psychology faculty visited the center and were impressed by the holistic therapy approach, interdisciplinary team, and state-of-the-art robotic/computer-assisted treatment options. The collaboration aims to connect science and practice for the development of modern therapies.
• Stiftung Deutsche Schlaganfall-HilfeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Deutsche Schlaganfall-Hilfe visited Ambulanticum in Herdecke. Stifterin Liz Mohn, Kuratoriums-Vorsitzende Dr. Brigitte Mohn, and stellvertretende Vorstandsvorsitzende Sylvia Strothotte were impressed by the holistic therapy concept, interdisciplinary team competence, and robotic/computer-assisted therapy. The foundation shares the goal of optimally supporting neuromotorically ill people (e.g., stroke patients) on their path back to independent life.
• Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2024Techniker Krankenkasse and Ambulanticum, together with Med-Tech company CUREosity, are part of a joint pilot project for Virtual-Reality therapy (VR). TK is the first statutory health insurer in Germany to reimburse VR therapy. The one-year pilot evaluates patient motivation and feasibility of the CUREO VR therapy system in daily therapy. TK has a framework contract (Rahmenvertrag) with Ambulanticum.
• CUREositycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2024Med-Tech company CUREosity provides the CUREO VR therapy system for the joint pilot project with Ambulanticum and Techniker Krankenkasse. CUREO is used as a new component in Ambulanticum's holistic therapy concept for cognitive and sensomotor VR therapy.
• Deutsche HirnstiftungminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2023Ambulanticum patient Linus Basch was featured in Deutsche Hirnstiftung's first national information campaign, which covers three major neurological topic areas: migraine, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. The campaign highlights that even with serious neurological diseases, living a normal life is possible with modern therapies.
• Herdecker Kanu-Club 1925 e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Ambulanticum organized a two-day seminar on 'Inclusion in Paddle Sports' in cooperation with Herdecker Kanu-Club 1925 e.V. and the German Canoe Association (DKV). The event introduced adaptive water sports for people with and without disabilities. Therapeutic paddling is planned as a future therapy offering for Ambulanticum patients, training balance and trunk stability.
• Körber-StiftungminorOthers · 1 January 2020Körber-Stiftung awarded Dr. Bernhard Krahl the Zugabe-Preis 2020 and produced a portrait film about him at the Ambulanticum facility. The foundation recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society after overcoming significant challenges.
• MedEcon Ruhr e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2012AMBULANTICUM has been a member of MedEcon Ruhr e.V. since February 2012. MedEcon Ruhr is an association of companies and institutions from the health economy in the Ruhr metropolitan region, operating across municipal boundaries and connecting various sectors in healthcare.
• Universität Witten/HerdeckeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012University of Witten/Herdecke supports AMBULANTICUM through a collaborative partnership for scientific research projects. Prof. Dr. Neugebauer (Chair of Surgical Research) offered to serve as a partner for research projects in the context of healthcare research.
• Stadt HerdeckeminorOthers · 1 January 2012The city of Herdecke welcomed the establishment of Ambulanticum, recognizing it as an excellent fit for the local medical landscape. The economic development office supports the center's establishment and concept implementation.
• EN-Agentur (Wirtschaftsförderungsagentur Ennepe-Ruhr)minorOthers · 1 January 2012The EN-Agentur (Ennepe-Ruhr economic development agency) welcomed the founding of Ambulanticum, noting the region's high density of clinical care and strengths in rehabilitation and integrative medicine. The agency supports the initiative within its possibilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Medical Park: Major German private rehabilitation hospital group with strong neurological and orthopedic rehab programs. Cited in an Ambulanticum customer testimonial, indicating direct market overlap in physician referral networks.
• MEDICLIN: Germany-wide operator of rehabilitation clinics and hospitals, including neurological rehab. Comparable in providing multi-disciplinary neuro-rehab but with a primarily inpatient delivery model.
• St. Mauritius Therapieklinik: Specialized neurological rehabilitation clinic in Meerbusch, Germany. Closest direct competitor in the inpatient neurological rehab segment with comparable patient populations (stroke, TBI, MS).
• Kliniken Schmieder: Germany's largest group of neurological rehabilitation clinics, with multiple inpatient and day-clinic sites. Directly comparable as a specialized neurological rehabilitation provider, although Schmieder operates at significantly larger scale and primarily in inpatient settings.
• Median Kliniken: One of the largest German rehabilitation clinic operators with neurological and orthopedic focus. Comparable in clinical scope but operates at much larger inpatient scale.

Others

• CUREosity: Med-tech company behind the CUREO VR therapy system used in Ambulanticum's TK pilot. Comparable as a technology partner/ecosystem participant rather than a direct clinical competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Helios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital groups, with post-acute and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a broad healthcare incumbent that could expand into intensive outpatient neuro-rehab.
• Asklepios Kliniken: Large German private hospital operator with rehabilitation facilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent with adjacent rehab capabilities but not specialized in late neurological outpatient rehab.
• Schön Klinik: Major German private hospital group with strong neurology and orthopedic rehabilitation programs. Comparable as a broader neuro/ortho rehab incumbent.

Emerging players

• RehaNova Köln: Outpatient neurological rehabilitation center in Cologne. Comparable as an emerging specialized outpatient neuro-rehab provider, though smaller in scale and without robotics-assisted therapy breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmbulanticumHerdecke
• Instagraminstagram.com/ambulanticum_bewegt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ambulanticum-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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