Physio Retreat 2026
Physio retreat in the Algarve: 5-day intensive treatment for jaw, head and neck pain. Individual therapy based on the CRAFTA® concept at Salema Eco Camp, Portugal.
I’m specialized in Crafta Therapy
“Crafta” is a manual therapy concept. It mainly appeals to patients with pain in the head, neck and jaw area. The focus is on treating patients with the following symptoms such as:
Jaw pain, headache, tinnitus, dizziness, any kind of nerve pain in the head and face area, unspecific (without cause) symptoms in the head / jaw / face area.
Cracking jaw joint and / or grinding in the jaw (bruxism) are among my specialities. I also look after children with crossbites in collaboration with dentists and orthodontists. Support patients before and after jaw operations (for example Corrective osteotomies) and I do have a interdisciplinary work with ENT doctors.
In close cooperation with ENT´s, therefore, I am providing Manual Therapy treatments for muscicians, who, because of Noise disturbance, wrong Posture of the Body (because of carrying/Holding Instruments), develope painful Symptoms in the areas of Head, Spine, ear and/of Jaw.
Physiotherapy vs. Coaching
“Body and mind influence each other – and both deserve attention.”
Based on the “Biopsychosocial model” I often combine physiotherapy with systematic coaching. That means that pain, health, and well-being arise from the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors. When we consider all three areas, change becomes more sustainable and effective.
Pain, tension, or recurring complaints often have not only physical, but also emotional or systemic causes. By considering both levels, we achieve more sustainable changes. This allows for more lasting results because we address not only symptoms, but also the underlying connections.
my journey
2005 to 2009
Bachlor of science in physiotherapy (Europa Fachhochschule Fresenius)
2009 to 2011
Neurological Rehabilitation Center, Bad Pirawarth
2011 to 2012
ATS Physio
2012 until 2021
Swiss Physio
Praxis am Opernring 4, ENT Dr. Kürsten
Since September 2022
Mindful Physio
Praxis am Opernring 4, ENT Dr. Kürsten
Courses & Teaching
Certified Crafta Therapist with main Focus in Cranio-Facial Therapy
Systemic Coach (Dip. Systemische Coachin, Greenfield Institut)
Applied Neuroscience (Dr. Dr. Damir del Monte, 2025)
Manual Therapy by Maitland concept
Facial Distortion Model (FDM) by Stephen Typaldos
Guest teacher in the class “Physiotherapy in the Orthodontics”
Symposium of "The Myozentrik of the TMJ" in Vienna.
KISS - Symptomatic asymmetry of the head Joint in Children
AMM - akupuncture and meridian massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine (in education)
Costs
Before starting physiotherapy, you will need a doctor's prescription for physiotherapy, from your general practitioner or specialist. The prescription can then be approved by a chief physician at your health insurance company. Depending on the health insurance company, you will then be reimbursed part of the costs when submitting the invoice including the prescription.
50 Min - 120 Euro
90 Min PT* and Coaching - 180 Euro
(PT* = Physiotherapy)
If you are unable to attend an agreed appointment, it is necessary to cancel it within 24 hours at the latest. Otherwise, unfortunately, I have to charge for it.
Let’s get in touch
(0043) 660/8465026
physio.kathrinbartke@gmail.com
Locations
Weimarerstraße 4/3, 1180 Wien
Dr. Kürsten, HNO, Opernring 4/2/6, 1010 Wien