Physiozentrum &
Florian Hockenholz
Pain therapy & medical yoga
In my work, I combine evidence-based pain therapy, functional training therapy, and medical yoga into a holistic therapeutic approach. For over 25 years, I have been passing on my knowledge to colleagues in the field of therapy at universities and in training and continuing education courses.
Pain Management Training - starting at €1,480.00 in affordable monthly installments.
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100% Digital Self-Study Course
Your daily practice schedule is packed. That’s why this continuing education program adapts to your life—not the other way around. With our fully online e-learning format, you can access a wealth of knowledge on modern pain management right on your screen. Learn at your own pace, without travel expenses or time away from your practice. Get started right away with the first e-learning module.
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100% digital - Zoom in-person training
Your daily practice schedule is packed. That’s why we’re bringing the classroom to you. With our 100% digital live format via Zoom, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of modern pain management and engage in direct discussion—all right on your screen. Ask your questions live and learn without any travel costs. Get started right away with the first e-learning module.
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In-person training sessions held on-site
When you leave your practice, every minute counts. In our in-person training, we put theory into direct practice. Real hands-on training, immediate feedback, and 100% focus on-site. Learn in a group with other motivated therapists. Get started right away with the first e-learning module and prepare for the in-person courses.
Contents of the training
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Contents: Pain physiology, physiology of the limbic system, learning pain, phantom pain, nocebo & placebo, pain medication & therapy, pain medication & addiction, pain and society, social pain, differentiation of nociception - pain & suffering, pain & anxiety, basics of anxiety disorders and panic attacks, Assessment & standardized questionnaires, pain & depression, sleep - sleep disorders & pain, evidence-based pain therapy and 'voodoo therapy', chronification factors, headache, migraine, dizziness part 1, communication in conflicts, multimodal pain therapy in practice - rehabilitation & clinic, ...
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Contents: Pain & connective tissue physiology, anatomy of trains, active vs. passive pain therapy, theory of gentle fascia therapy, theory and practice of myo-fascial therapy based on Typaldos, heel spurs and achillodynia, tendon disorders, intervertebral disc disorders, peripheral compression syndromes, arthrosis & rheumatism, introduction to yoga therapy of the Anatomy Trains, theory & practice of diaphragm therapy (pelvic floor & thoracic diaphragm), assessment & standardized questionnaires ...
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Contents: Physiology of the autonomic nervous system, visceral differential diagnostics, flag system (red flags and others), spinal therapy procedures, chronic pain syndromes of the spine, neurogenic pain, ankylosing spondylitis, CRPS of the upper and lower extremities, theory of yoga therapy of the autonomic nervous system, non-specific digestive disorders; irritable bowel syndrome, functional heart complaints, modern sympathetic nervous system therapy, assessment & standardized questionnaires ...
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Contents: Complex pain therapy, graded activity, graded exposure, pacing strategy, findings & documentation procedures according to ICF, assessment & standardized questionnaires, headache, migraine, dizziness part 2, fibromyalgia & myo-fascial pain syndromes, tumor pain, uro-gynecological pain syndromes & endometriosis, trigeminal neuralgia, resteless legs syndrome, CFS, long covid, ..., content and organizational preparation for the practice courses ...
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Contents:
Building on e-learning modules 1-4, this practical course provides you with in-depth knowledge of the relevant examination and treatment techniques.
You will learn, among other things:the practical application in fascial therapy,
the examination and treatment of segmental and peripheral compression syndromes,
the diagnosis and regulation of the vegetative-visceral system,
as well as many other manual therapy and body-oriented techniques.
As you have already mastered the theoretical basics, the focus of this course is 100% on practical implementation - using concrete case studies from everyday therapeutic practice.
In this part of the course we focus more on the 'hands-on' treatment.
You can also complete this part of the course as e-learning if you would like to complete the entire training digitally. -
Contents:
Building on e-learning modules 1–4, this practical course allows you to deepen your understanding of relevant examination and treatment techniques in a targeted manner. This course consists of two parts: the Musculoskeletal System & Fascia, and the Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous System.
Among other things, you will learn:the practical application in fascial therapy,
the examination and treatment of segmental and peripheral compression syndromes,
the diagnosis and regulation of the vegetative-visceral system,
as well as many other manual therapy and body-oriented techniques.
As you have already mastered the theoretical basics, the focus of this course is 100% on practical implementation - using concrete case studies from everyday therapeutic practice.
In this part of the course we focus more on 'hands-on' treatment. We use many active therapy techniques such as fascia yoga, yoga and the nervous system, Pilates and modern training and exercise therapy.
You can also complete this part of the course as e-learning if you want to complete the entire training digitally. -
Active, functional exercise concepts for pain therapy in neurological, oncological, and geriatric care. Focus on everyday movement, coordination, and stress exercises, taking posture and statics into account.
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In this e-learning course, you can expect exciting insights into the world of psychosomatics.
Together we will explore the background and treatment strategies for depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, addictive behavior and other psychosomatic clinical pictures.
You will develop a sound understanding of active therapy approaches and will be specifically prepared for the next practical course, in which we will put the methods we have learned into practice together.A special focus is placed on the powerful techniques of mindfulness, breathwork and meditation - tools that will enrich both your therapeutic work and your personal development in the long term.
Look forward to an intensive, practical and inspiring learning experience!
You can also complete this part of the course as e-learning if you would like to complete the entire training digitally. -
Building on the content of the previous course, we will now actively devote ourselves to practical work in the field of psychosomatics.
The focus is on effective, active therapy concepts that can be used flexibly in both individual treatment and group work.
In addition, you will learn about basic regulating measures from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - valuable impulses for holistic therapy work.Look forward to a course that combines theory and practice in a lively way and allows you to grow noticeably in your therapeutic competence!
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In the final course module, we bring together everything you have worked on over the past few months.
We weave the individual modules into a practical, clearly structured overall concept that you can use confidently and confidently in everyday therapeutic practice.This course is more than just a degree - it is the moment when knowledge becomes real competence.
After the course, you have the opportunity to take your final exam online and officially complete your training.
A new chapter begins: as a pain therapist, with sound knowledge, practical experience and a strong therapeutic attitude.
Training: Activity First Pain Therapy – Evidence-based therapy that makes a difference.
No more passive, “couch-bound” treatment. No more masking symptoms with medication. Modern pain science calls for a new approach—and we provide a ready-to-use concept for your practice.
Does this sound familiar? Patients come to you for manual therapy or osteopathy for months on end, tie up your schedule, experience brief relief, but the chronic pain keeps coming back. Why? Because passive interventions cannot permanently reprogram the pain memory in the brain.
Activity First pain therapy radically breaks with outdated treatment paradigms. It is the seamless integration of the latest neurobiological findings with highly effective, functional movement exercises.
Here, you’ll learn how to help patients in pain—from those with neurological conditions to elite athletes—transition from passive recipients to active participants in their own healing process.
Your foundation: 100% evidence. 0% mysticism.
We don’t just pass patients along. We use movement as our primary, scientifically proven treatment. In this training program, you’ll learn a clear, clinical model that allows you to systematically understand the causes of chronic conditions and treat them in a targeted manner.
Clinical Pain Medicine & Education: Understand the neurobiology of pain, the mechanisms of central sensitization, and how to alleviate fear of movement through professional patient education (Pain Neuroscience Education).
Neurofunctional Movement Therapy: Utilize the most biomechanically precise yoga postures—completely free of spiritual baggage—as a highly effective, active workout.
Neural Regulation & Neuroathletics: Learn how to instantly and measurably release the pain brake in your patients’ brains through the autonomic nervous system, breath regulation, and neuro-centered stimuli.
The 3-Step Hybrid Model: Maximum flexibility for your success
This continuing education program is perfectly tailored to your busy daily practice schedule. Thanks to our innovative hybrid system, you’ll enjoy maximum flexibility while receiving intensive hands-on training:
Option = Self-paced course: Learn the hard scientific facts, pain physiology, and theory entirely at your own pace and on your own schedule using our modern platform.
Option = Self-paced course + live Zoom follow-up session: Discuss complex, treatment-resistant case studies in a live, interactive setting and sharpen your clinical judgment.
Option = Self-study course + intensive in-person phase: Push yourself to the limit. Prepare online and practice all the practical skills in person under the guidance and supervision of Florian Hockenholz
Who will find this training to be a game-changer?
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and massage therapists who are frustrated by stagnant treatment outcomes and are looking for a clear, evidence-based system that delivers real self-efficacy.
Alternative practitioners and osteopaths who want to elevate their expertise in pain management to the highest medical standards and clearly distinguish themselves in the market.
Modern medical professionals who are looking for a functional, active exercise therapy as an alternative to injections and surgery.
Become an expert in modern pain medicine
Stop just treating symptoms. Learn a system that speaks the language of the nervous system and gives your patients back control over their bodies. Evidence-based, highly practical, and ready to use with patients the very next day.
Medical Yoga Instructor – starting at €2,600.00 in affordable monthly installments
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Medical Yoga Teacher Training, Mallorca, November 2026
Personal development requires a radical change of scenery to achieve true professional focus. In November 2026, we’re bringing our EMR-compliant Medical Yoga training program to Mallorca for an exclusive 12-day intensive course.
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Medical Yoga Teacher Training, Mallorca, March 2027
Personal development requires a radical change of scenery to achieve true professional focus. In March 2027, we’re bringing the EMR-compliant Medical Yoga training program to Mallorca for an exclusive 12-day intensive course.
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Medical Yoga Teacher Training in Tenerife, September 2027
Personal development requires a radical change of scenery to achieve true professional focus. In September 2027, we’re bringing our EMR-compliant Medical Yoga training program to Tenerife for an exclusive 12-day intensive course.
Medical Yoga Teacher Training – Yoga Reimagined:
Scientific. Evidence-based. Therapeutic.
Do you love the movements of yoga but are tired of incense, dogma, and pseudo-religious promises?
Then you've come to the right place. Our Medical Yoga Teacher Training takes yoga out of the realm of wellness and esotericism and puts it exactly where it belongs: in modern, evidence-based exercise therapy.
Whether you’re already working as a therapist and want to expand your repertoire with highly effective, active approaches, or whether you want to understand and teach yoga on a whole new, well-founded level—this training is your next step.
The foundation: Hard science instead of spiritual myths
We don't believe in universal energies that magically release blockages. We believe in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and scientific evidence.
In this training, you won’t just memorize rigid sequences; instead, you’ll gain an understanding of the functional anatomy behind each asana. We’ll break down the classic poses into their biomechanical components and examine them through the lens of modern pain science.
Evidence-based practice: We teach only what makes anatomical and physiological sense and stands up to scientific scrutiny.
Free from esotericism: no pseudo-religion, no dogmas. We’re talking about muscle-fascia chains, neural control, joint stability, and breath regulation.
Therapeutic Integration: You will learn how to seamlessly integrate yoga principles into active pain management to safely guide patients and clients toward self-efficacy.
Why this particular training program will change your life (and your work):
Neurofunctional understanding
Understand how breathing and movement affect the autonomic nervous system, and how you can use specific physical stimuli to positively reprogram the brain’s pain memory.
Biomechanical precision
Learn about spiral biomechanics and three-dimensional movement chains. You’ll be able to tailor each asana precisely to your students’ anatomical needs—from fit athletes to patients with physical limitations.
The Perfect Bridge for Therapists
Put an end to purely passive desk therapy. Use the fluid, intelligent movements of yoga as your ultimate “Activity First” tool for rehabilitation and prevention.
Who is this training program for?
Therapists (physical therapists, occupational therapists, alternative practitioners) who want to help patients transition from passive consumers to active participants in their own health and are looking for a well-founded exercise program.
Yoga instructors and fitness professionals who want to delve deeper into clinical anatomy and pain science in order to provide their students with maximum safety and therapeutic benefits.
Ambitious yoga practitioners who are looking for training free of spiritual baggage and who want to finally gain a deep understanding of the physical practice from a medical and scientific perspective.
Are you ready to build your yoga practice on a new foundation?
Learn to use yoga for what it truly is: one of the most powerful, functional training systems for the body and mind. Scientifically grounded. Highly practical.
Intensive Course: Fascia Yoga & Yoga for the Nervous System
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Self-study course
This training course is 100% digital and can be completed at your own pace, anytime and anywhere. You’ll receive all the theoretical material and videos covering the entire practical component—course duration: approximately 40 hours
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Zoom In-Person Course
You’ll take this course live via Zoom. Exchange ideas with other therapists and work through practical examples online as a group.
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La Gomera - Presence
6-Day Intensive Course in Fascia Yoga and Yoga for the Nervous System on La Gomera. You’ll also receive a free self-study course that includes all the theory and practice videos.
Training: Fascia Yoga – The Evidence-Based Approach to the Myofascial System.
100% active treatment instead of passive foam rolling. Learn how to train the myofascial network using scientifically proven methods—perfect for therapists and people with no yoga experience.
Forget the traditional image of gentle stretching or painful, purely passive rolling around on hard foam rollers. The myofascial system does not respond effectively to external pressure—it responds to targeted, three-dimensional, and active traction from within.
Our fascia yoga training course debunks common fitness myths. We examine the fascial network through the lens of modern kinesiology and functional anatomy. You’ll learn a completely logical, structured system for specifically targeting, hydrating, and restoring elasticity to the connective tissue of your patients and clients.
The concept: Strength meets flexibility. 100% proven.
This system is a highly effective tool for addressing chronic stiffness, poor posture, and myofascial pain syndromes. We strip yoga’s movement patterns of esoteric baggage and use them as a precise, biomechanical tool for the myofascial system.
Evidence-Based Myofascial Therapy: Learn the exact pathways of the major fascial chains (including the spiral line and the superficial back line) and discover how to train them specifically as functional units.
100% Active Approach (“Activity First”): Instead of passively treating patients on a table or merely manipulating tissue locally, we use global, fluid, and powerful movement patterns that actively stimulate fibroblasts (connective tissue cells) to regenerate.
No yoga experience necessary: The course is designed to completely eliminate any initial hesitation. We focus on anatomy and biomechanics—not Indian philosophy. This makes the concept immediately accessible to both therapists and fitness-oriented newcomers alike.
Why this concept will enrich your practice:
Three-dimensional movement patterns
Chronic pain is rarely confined to a single muscle. You’ll learn to think in terms of spiral biomechanics and myofascial pathways and to train accordingly, in order to release fascial adhesions where they originate.
Maximum practicality & customization
Whether on the mat, standing, or adapted for use on a stool for neurological or elderly patients, the intensity of each exercise can be adjusted (progressed or regressed) so that it can be performed safely at any fitness level.
Interoception & Pain Regulation
Fascia is our most sensitive organ for body awareness. Through a combination of precise movement and targeted breath control, you will learn to influence the autonomic nervous system and actively reduce the underlying myofascial tension (tone) throughout your body.
For whom is this training program the next step?
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physical education teachers who are looking for a clear, active exercise program for connective tissue and fascia that can be seamlessly integrated into their daily practice.
Yoga instructors, Pilates trainers, and fitness coaches who want to base their classes on a solid medical and scientific foundation and provide precise guidance on fascial training techniques.
People with no prior yoga experience who want to learn a highly effective, logical, and anatomically sound full-body workout designed to prevent pain and improve performance.
Get the myofascial system moving
Stop treating symptoms superficially. Use the highly effective sequences of fascia yoga as a scientifically grounded, active tool for tangible results in therapy and training.
Psychosomatics - Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork
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Self-study course
This training course is 100% digital and can be completed at your own pace, anytime and anywhere. You’ll receive all the theoretical material and videos covering the entire practical component—course duration: approximately 50 hours
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Zoom In-Person Course
You’ll take this course live via Zoom. Exchange ideas with other therapists and work through practical examples online as a group.
The self-study course is included free of charge with this offer. -
La Gomera - Presence
6-Day Intensive Course in Fascia Yoga and Yoga for the Nervous System on La Gomera. You’ll also receive a free self-study course that includes all the theory and practice videos.
A direct, neurobiological approach to the nervous system. Discover how to use the precise movement patterns of yoga as an evidence-based tool in psychosomatic therapy and pain management.
When treating chronic pain, fatigue syndromes, anxiety, or trauma, talk therapy alone or purely structural, passive treatments often reach their limits. The reason: Psychosomatic processes and emotional stress patterns are deeply rooted in the nervous system and the body’s memory.
Our training program in yoga for psychosomatics does away with esoteric explanatory models once and for all. We examine the connection between mind and body through the lens of modern science. You will learn a completely logical, neuro-centered system for directly and positively regulating your patients’ brains and autonomic nervous systems through targeted, active physical input.
The hard facts: Neurobiology, not esotericism
We’re not talking about blocked chakras, but rather the functional anatomy of the brain and the language of the nervous system. This course provides you with the scientific foundation to use movement as a primary therapeutic tool for treating psychosomatic conditions.
Neuropsychology of the Limbic System: Understand the neural circuits underlying stress, anxiety, and chronic pain. You’ll learn how the limbic system functions as the emotional control center and how we can specifically influence it through the body.
Movement as a Gateway to Emotions: Discover how physical patterns (posture, muscle tone, fascial tension) are directly linked to emotions. Through the “Activity First” approach, we use active movement as a biological trigger to release entrenched stress patterns stored in the body’s memory.
Yoga as a systematic exercise program: We strip yoga of all spiritual baggage and use it as a highly precise, adaptable movement system. You’ll receive detailed instructions on specific asanas that you can tailor perfectly to your patients’ individual needs and physical capabilities—from a stool to a mat.
Evidence-Based Mindfulness, Breathing, & Meditation: We approach breath control (pranayama) and meditation from a purely functional perspective. You’ll learn about the neurophysiological mechanisms behind breathing so you can specifically activate the vagus nerve, improve heart rate variability (HRV), and effectively downregulate sympathetic tone.
Why these 3 days will transform your therapeutic practice:
Science-Based Emotion Regulation
Learn why chronic stress and psychosomatic symptoms put the nervous system into a constant state of alert—and how you can press the biological “reset button” through exercise.
Maximum adaptability (progression and regression)
Psychosomatic patients are often highly sensitive or in very poor physical condition. You’ll learn a clear tiered model that allows you to safely modify each exercise so that your patients can immediately experience anxiety-free self-efficacy.
A flexible hybrid model for your practice
1 Online Day (Theory & Fundamentals): Learn the neuropsychological concepts at your own pace and on your own schedule on our platform.
2 in-person days (practice & self-awareness): Focus entirely on practicing, learning how to guide asanas and breathing techniques with precision, and applying what you’ve learned directly to your daily practice.
Who is this training the perfect upgrade for?
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and bodywork therapists who want to understand the neuropsychological factors underlying chronic pain and stress and actively treat them.
Alternative practitioners, psychotherapists, and physicians who are looking for an evidence-based, body-centered system to meaningfully and actively complement traditional therapy.
Yoga instructors and trainers who want to elevate their classes to a solid medical standard in order to safely guide people through challenging life stages or those with psychosomatic symptoms.
Bridge the gap between mind and body
Turn yoga into a scientifically proven, highly effective tool for your patients’ nervous systems. Highly practical, completely free of esotericism, and ready to use right away.
Florian Hockenholz
Physiotherapist, osteopath & yoga, meditation & breathing teacher, massage therapist with more than 26 years of professional experience
Over 3,000 live seminar days in 25 years in the DACH region, internationally in German and English. Another 500 days of live online workshops.
Over 35,000 participants in my courses and workshops
Provider of online courses & further training for therapists & patients
Owner of 2 yoga studios in Berlin and 1 on La Gomera (until 2024)
Owner of a private, 100% digital physical therapy practice
Author, co-author and editor of specialist articles and books on the subject of pain therapy:
'Physiotherapy for pain' (Thieme Verlag)
'Therapy for all body systems - evidence-based tests and therapy' (Thieme Verlag)
'NAP - Neuroorthopaedic Therapy' (Thieme Verlag)
Choose the plan that best fits your current life stage, your financial situation, and your daily practice routine:
1. Purely self-paced course (100% digital)
E-learning that’s completely location- and time-independent. You get instant access to all digital content and can learn at your own pace—without the pressure of exams or any obligations.
2. Live training via Zoom
Interactive classes held at set times with a consistent group of dedicated therapists.
Your benefit: To help you reinforce what you’ve learned and review it at any time, you’ll receive the complete digital self-study course for free.
3. In-person training on-site
Practical learning and direct professional exchange within the group. The in-person courses are held at select locations—including Berlin, Mallorca, and other training institutes. Here, too, you’ll receive the complete digital self-study course at no additional cost.
Self-study courses—modern and practical
All of my specialized courses are designed from the ground up to function as a fully-fledged self-study resource. This means you set the parameters—no rigid schedule, no fixed deadlines, and no external requirements.
You'll get unlimited access to all videos, scripts, and supplementary materials. You can use them in whatever way best suits your individual learning style and daily routine.
Maximum flexibility: Whether you set aside 20 minutes a day or work through several modules at a time on your days off is entirely up to you. You can take a break at any time without falling behind.
No pressure to perform: There are no mandatory assignments, no tests, and no final exams. You don’t have to “perform” or hand anything in. The focus is purely on your personal learning and applying what you’ve learned to your practice.
Efficiency, not hassle: Your continuing education fits into your life—not the other way around.
Who is this format ideal for?
This program is specifically designed for therapists and medical professionals for whom traditional, time-bound continuing education courses are not feasible for organizational or financial reasons.
It offers the ideal solution for:
Heavy workload: No closing hours for your own practice, no loss of income.
Family commitments: Perfectly compatible with childcare or caring for family members.
Unpredictable life stages: Learning exactly when time allows.
Plus, there are no travel or hotel expenses. You’ll build your expertise step by step, at your own pace, and within your budget.
This creates a digital learning space that reflects precisely the mindset that is also at the heart of modern therapy: personal responsibility, keen awareness, and self-efficacy.