SPINE CLINIC

What SPINE CLINIC does

Spineclinic s.r.o. is a privately held Slovak rehabilitation clinic founded in 2006 as a spin-off from a specialized orthopedic hospital, headquartered at Nevädzová 6, Bratislava. It operates as a single-site comprehensive rehabilitation facility offering outpatient physiotherapy, inpatient rehabilitation stays with hotel-style accommodation, and full diagnostic imaging including a uniquely positioned dynamic MRI for musculoskeletal motion analysis. The clinic's clinical scope centers on post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation (joint replacements, spinal surgeries), sports injury recovery, and chronic musculoskeletal pain management, leveraging specialized protocols developed over 10+ years in collaboration with its sister surgical facility, Clinica Orthopedica.

The clinical technology stack is built around physical therapy modalities — shock wave therapy, laser therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, deep oscillation, and the Kinesio Taping Method — combined with diagnostic imaging (digital X-ray, dynamic X-ray, high-sensitivity ultrasound, dynamic MRI). The clinic employs approximately 12 staff including 11 physiotherapists holding advanced certifications (Mulligan Concept, DNS Kolář, SM System, SPIRALDYNAMIK, Vojta, McKenzie), with senior physiotherapist Mgr. Jana Melichárová bringing 32 years of field experience. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service outpatient sessions priced €10-€60 and bundled packages (€140-€289 for 8-session programs), supplemented by inpatient rehabilitation stays partially covered by Dôvera and Union health insurance, and ancillary retail sales of branded dietary supplements (TraumaWin, ArthroWin, Arthrodoc, Glukozamín S, Hyalutidin), Black Roll equipment, Thera Band, Overball, and Kinesio Tex Tape.

Go-to-market is predominantly direct-to-consumer through phone, email, online booking, and walk-in traffic at the Bratislava clinic, with patient referrals sourced from general practitioners, orthopedists, neurologists, and sports/rehabilitation physicians. Brand awareness is built across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest, plus marketing partnerships with sports organizations (LOVE4TENNIS Cibulkova Academy, FC ŠTK 1914 Šamorín, professional kayakers). The business shows no signs of external equity funding, no subsidiaries, no additional locations, and revenue is not publicly disclosed; expansion signals are limited to a Hungarian-language website version and incremental product/channel diversification.

Name

SPINE CLINIC

Legal name

spineclinic s.r.o.

Website

https://spineclinic.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spineclinic s.r.o. is a privately held Bratislava-based rehabilitation clinic (founded 2006) specializing in post-operative orthopedic and sports injury physiotherapy, offering outpatient sessions, inpatient stays, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation retail products to individual patients and partner sports organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Centers (HLADAJAI), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

Keywords

• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Orthopedic physiotherapy
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Sports injury therapy
• Shock wave therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Rehabilitation Services: Fee-for-service model offering physiotherapy, shock wave therapy, laser therapy, electrotherapy, massage, and other rehabilitation treatments. Pricing per session or in discounted packages.
2. Rehabilitation Stays (Inpatient): Short-term intensive rehabilitation stays with hotel-type accommodation, daily physiotherapy sessions, physical therapy, wound care, meals, and specialist supervision. Partially covered by health insurance (Dôvera, Union).
3. Product Sales: Sale of health products including dietary supplements (TraumaWin, ArthroWin, Arthrodoc, Glukozamín S, Hyalutidin), rehabilitation equipment (Black Roll, Overball, Thera Band), and Kinesio Tex tape.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SPINE CLINIC operates a comprehensive musculoskeletal rehabilitation facility in Bratislava providing outpatient physiotherapy (primary and secondary rehabilitation), shock wave and laser therapy, inpatient short-term rehabilitation stays with accommodation, and diagnostic services including digital X-ray, dynamic X-ray, ultrasound, and dynamic MRI. The clinic specializes in post-traumatic and post-operative rehabilitation protocols, particularly following joint replacement and spinal surgeries. It also retails dietary supplements (TraumaWin, ArthroWin, Arthrodoc) and rehabilitation equipment (Black Roll foam rollers, Thera Band, Kinesio Tex tape).

Product overview

SPINE CLINIC is a comprehensive rehabilitation facility offering a portfolio of healthcare services and products. The core service offering includes Primary Rehabilitation (post-traumatic/post-operative care), Secondary Rehabilitation (mobility improvement and convalescence), and specialized treatments including Shock Wave Therapy and Laser Therapy. The clinic provides inpatient Rehabilitation Stays with accommodation and comprehensive care, plus Diagnostic Services featuring digital X-ray, dynamic X-ray, ultrasound, and dynamic MRI. In addition to clinical services, the clinic operates a retail store (Obchod) selling dietary supplements (TraumaWin, ArthroWin, Arthrodoc, Glukozamín S, Hyalutidin), rehabilitation equipment (Black Roll foam rollers and balls, Overball, Thera Band), and therapeutic tapes (Kinesio Tex). A Group Exercise Program using the SM System methodology is also offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TraumaWin: Specialized dietary supplement designed to accelerate healing of tendons, ligaments, and reduce swelling. Contains Hydrolyzed Collagen Type I, Rutin, Aescin, L-Leucine, Bromelain, Vitamin C. Lactose-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan.
• ArthroWin
• Arthrodoc

Products and services

• Primary Rehabilitation (Primárna rehabilitácia) Immediate post-traumatic or post-operative rehabilitation services including individual physiotherapy, manual techniques, deep oscillation, ultrasound therapy, electrotherapy, and soft tissue mobilization techniques. Designed for patients in the acute post-injury or post-surgical phase.
• Secondary Rehabilitation (Sekundárna rehabilitácia) Subsequent mobility improvement and convalescence services including movement stereotype correction, stability and mobility improvement, conditioning enhancement, HSS (deep stabilization system) activation, group exercises, FMS diagnostics, and massage therapy. Designed for patients in the convalescence phase after injury or surgery.
• Shock Wave Therapy (Terapia rázovou vlnou) Non-invasive physical therapy using high-energy pressure waves to treat tissues, promoting regeneration and relieving pain for conditions including spinal issues, joint problems, and soft tissue injuries.
• Laser Therapy (Terapia laserom) Non-invasive therapeutic device that emits infrared spectrum energy for local stimulation of biological tissue, accelerating healing, improving metabolism, and providing analgesic response.
• Rehabilitation Stays (Rehabilitačné pobyty) Inpatient short-term intensive rehabilitation program for post-injury and post-operative patients including hotel-style accommodation, thrice-daily physiotherapy sessions, wound care, thromboprophylaxis, nursing care, and three daily meals. Partially covered by Dôvera and Union health insurers.
• Diagnostic Services (Diagnostické služby) Comprehensive musculoskeletal diagnostics including digital X-ray, assistive dynamic X-ray, high-sensitivity ultrasound, and unique dynamic MRI for musculoskeletal system examination.
• Group Exercise Program (SM System) Group exercise program using the SM System methodology for spinal rehabilitation and scoliosis treatment, lasting 6 weeks with weekly sessions. Priced at 150€ per participant for the 6-week program.
• TraumaWin Specialized dietary supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen type I, Rutin, Aescin, L-Leucine, Bromelain, and Vitamin C to accelerate healing of tendons, ligaments, and reduce swelling. Vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, sugar-free.
• ArthroWin Joint nutrition supplement for proper joint mobility.
• Arthrodoc Joint nutrition supplement ensuring proper joint mobility with a modern two-phase system containing high-quality glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid.
• Glukozamín S Joint and cartilage nutrition supplement containing glucosamine sulfate without lactose and aspartame, shown to halt cartilage loss in osteoarthritis.
• Hyalutidin Next-generation nutritional supplement with unique hyaluronic acid-chondroitin complex (HCK) for joint wear prevention and arthritis treatment.
• Kinesio Tex Tape Elastic therapeutic tape developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase for supporting muscles and joints without restricting movement, used in the clinic's Kinesio Taping Method applications.
• Black Roll Foam Rollers (Standard, Med, Pro, Mini) Therapeutic foam rollers for fascia and muscle self-massage. Available in Standard, Med (20% softer), Pro (50% harder), and Mini variants. Made in Germany.
• Black Roll Duo Ball & Ball Therapeutic rolling balls for targeted fascia and muscle treatment. Available in 8cm double ball and single ball variants.
• Overball Rehabilitation tool for improving posture, strength, and mobility, used for pilates, pelvic floor exercises, balance training, and strengthening.
• Thera Band Exercise band for strengthening all body parts, used for rehabilitation, post-surgery recovery, senior mobility improvement, and chronic disease treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Staff trained in post-operative complication management for accelerated return to full activity

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clinica OrthopedicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration for medical examinations (spinal surgery, orthopedics, neurology) and surgical procedures. Medical and instrumental examinations are performed in partnership. The clinic serves as the rehabilitation facility for Clinica Orthopedica's post-operative patients.
• Dôvera (Health Insurance)coreOthersHealth insurance company with contract for rehabilitation stay coverage. Partial coverage of rehabilitation stay costs for eligible patients.
• Union (Health Insurance)coreOthersHealth insurance company with contract for rehabilitation stay coverage. Partial coverage of rehabilitation stay costs for eligible patients.
• LOVE4TENNIS DOMINIKA CIBULKOVA ACADEMYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the best tennis academies in Europe offering training programs for children from age 3 to professional players. Davis Cup and Fed Cup representatives train at the academy.
• Mgr. Matej Grožaj (swimmatt.sk)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHigh-quality individual swimming instruction specializing in swimming training, technique improvement, rehabilitation swimming, and dry training. Partnership provides comprehensive care for patients recommended for swimming.
• Nina and Peter CsonkovciminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional whitewater kayakers - Nina is multiple European Championship and World Cup medalist, Peter is three-time World Vice-Champion and multiple European Champion and World Cup winner. They represent Slovakia internationally and are also expedition kayakers.
• FC ŠTK 1914 ŠAMORÍNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth football club focused on developing young footballers, integrated into Slovak Football Association organizational structures in the western Slovakia region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Select Medical: Major US operator of specialty hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient rehab clinics. Comparable as a broad incumbent in post-acute rehabilitation, though at much larger and more diversified scale.
• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital operators with extensive orthopedic and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the orthopedic and post-acute care space, though much larger and more diversified.
• U.S. Physical Therapy: Public US company operating outpatient physical therapy clinics with strong orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation focus. Comparable specialty outpatient rehab business model, though at scale across 600+ clinics.
• Schoen Klinik: Large German private hospital group specializing in orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation. Comparable as a specialty orthopedic care provider with integrated surgical and rehabilitation services, though at much larger scale.
• ATI Physical Therapy: Largest US outpatient physical therapy provider with focus on orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation. Comparable business model and patient mix (post-op, sports injury), though at vastly larger scale across hundreds of clinics.
• Helios Kliniken: European hospital group (part of Fresenius) operating acute care and rehabilitation facilities across Germany and Spain. Comparable as a broad incumbent in orthopedic and post-acute care, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Physiomed: German outpatient physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic chain offering orthopedic, sports rehab, and post-operative services. Comparable as a multi-site outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation provider with similar therapy modalities and post-operative focus.
• EuroPainClinics: Czech-headquartered spine pain clinic chain operating across Central Europe. Directly comparable as a specialty orthopedic/spine treatment clinic in the same geographic region with similar cash-pay and surgical-partnership models.
• Therapie Clinic: European specialty medical clinic chain with locations across the UK and Ireland. Comparable as a multi-site specialty clinic offering treatment services to private-pay patients in a similar out-of-pocket model.

Regional players

• ProMedica: Polish private healthcare provider offering outpatient specialty services. Comparable as a regional Central European private clinic operator in a geographically adjacent market with similar private-pay outpatient model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SpineClinic_sk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTLcIftQaUGNsAfgnZ6Nzpg
• Facebookfacebook.com/spineclinic.sk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spine-clinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/spineclinic.fyzio
• Pinterestsk.pinterest.com/spineclinicsk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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