- Doctor of Chiropractic (Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport/USA)
- International Chiropractic Sport Science Diploma (ICSSD)
- Heilpraktiker (German licensed alternative-medicine practitioner)
- 2005 Opened the chiropractic practice in Hannover
- 2007–2011 Chiropractor for TUI AG
- 2010–2014 Vice President of the German Society for Sports Chiropractic (DGSC)
- Since 2012, member of the German Athletics Association (DLV) expert team
- 2014 Co-founded the partnership “Chiropraktoren Zimmermann und Partner”
- Since 2025, lecturer at the Health Campus in Braunschweig in the chiropractic degree programme of Fresenius University
Movement deserves understanding.
Academically trained chiropractic care. In Hannover for over 20 years.
- Master of Chiropractic (Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth/England)
- Heilpraktiker (German licensed alternative-medicine practitioner)
- Part of our team since 2010
- 2010–2014 Treasurer of the German Society for Sports Chiropractic (DGSC)
- 2011–2021 Chiropractor for TUI AG
- 2014 Co-founded the partnership “Chiropraktoren Zimmermann und Partner”
- Since 2024, lecturer at the Health Campus in Braunschweig in the chiropractic degree programme of Fresenius University
- Master of Chiropractic (Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth/England)
- Heilpraktiker (German licensed alternative-medicine practitioner)
- Trained in the treatment of infants and pregnant patients
- Part of our team since 2012
- 2015 Joined the partnership “Chiropraktoren Zimmermann und Partner”
- Since 2024, lecturer at the Health Campus in Braunschweig in the chiropractic degree programme of Fresenius University
- Master of Chiropractic (Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth/England)
- Heilpraktiker (German licensed alternative-medicine practitioner)
- Part of our team since 2013
- 2017 Joined the partnership “Chiropraktoren Zimmermann und Partner”
- 2017–2019 Chiropractor for the Hannover Indians
- Since 2025, lecturer at the Health Campus in Braunschweig in the chiropractic degree programme of Fresenius University
What sets our work apart.
We recommend what helps
- Our standard is your best possible outcome — not the next appointment on our calendar.
- If chiropractic care is the right path, we'll tell you. If it's not, we'll tell you that too.
- We actively refer you on — to doctors, physiotherapists, or specialists — when the better solution lies there.
Time and care
- Every treatment begins with a thorough history and examination — understand first, treat second.
- We take the time your treatment needs — no rushed five-minute appointments.
- Treatment in private rooms instead of an open treatment area — what you discuss stays between you and your practitioner.
Experience and training
- “Chiropraktiker” is unfortunately not a protected title in Germany — anyone can call themselves that, regardless of their training.
- With us, every practitioner has completed a multi-year university programme that meets international WHO standards.
- All four partners of our practice train the next generation themselves — as lecturers in the chiropractic degree programme at the Health Campus in Braunschweig.
What sets our work apart.
We recommend what helps
- Our standard is your best possible outcome — not the next appointment on our calendar.
- If chiropractic care is the right path, we'll tell you. If it's not, we'll tell you that too.
- We actively refer you on — to doctors, physiotherapists, or specialists — when the better solution lies there.
Time and care
- Every treatment begins with a thorough history and examination — understand first, treat second.
- We take the time your treatment needs — no rushed five-minute appointments.
- Treatment in private rooms instead of an open treatment area — what you discuss stays between you and your practitioner.
Experience and training
- “Chiropraktiker” is unfortunately not a protected title in Germany — anyone can call themselves that, regardless of their training.
- With us, every practitioner has completed a multi-year university programme that meets international WHO standards.
- All four partners of our practice train the next generation themselves — as lecturers in the chiropractic degree programme at the Health Campus in Braunschweig.
What people come to us for.
Conditions and life situations where chiropractic care is regularly part of the solution.
Head & neck
Headaches, migraines, dizziness, jaw-joint disorders (TMJ/CMD), cervical-spine complaints.
Spine & back
Pain in the thoracic and lumbar spine, herniated discs.
Joints & extremities
Shoulders, elbows, wrists and ankles, carpal tunnel syndrome, hips, knees.
Pregnancy & babies
KISS syndrome, pregnancy-related complaints, check-ups for babies and toddlers.
Sports & performance
Injury prevention, optimisation of the musculoskeletal system, treatment of injuries.
Prevention & screening
Even without acute complaints — many functional issues only become symptomatic late.
Who trusts us.
What professional athletes expect is what every patient of ours receives — precise diagnostics, sound treatment, individual care.
Alica Schmidt
German 400 m sprinter, Olympic relay bronze 2024
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German Athletics Association (DLV)
Urs Zimmermann is one of seven chiropractors on the DLV expert team.
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Ruth Sophia Spelmeyer-PreuĂź
German 400 m sprinter, two-time Olympian.
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Ricarda Lobe
German 100 m hurdler, Olympian, multiple-time champion
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Malik Diakité
German decathlete from Hannover, sponsored by the Federal Police sports programme
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FICS
We are a member of the Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport.
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Luna Bulmahn
400 m sprinter, German champion (2019), Olympic relay bronze 2024
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Jean Paul Bredau
German sprinter (400 m), 2020 Olympian
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DGSC
We are a member of the German Society for Sports Chiropractic.
Learn moreAlica Schmidt
German 400 m sprinter, Olympic relay bronze 2024
Learn moreGerman Athletics Association (DLV)
Urs Zimmermann is one of seven chiropractors on the DLV expert team.
Learn moreRuth Sophia Spelmeyer-PreuĂź
German 400 m sprinter, two-time Olympian.
Learn moreRicarda Lobe
German 100 m hurdler, Olympian, multiple-time champion
Learn moreMalik Diakité
German decathlete from Hannover, sponsored by the Federal Police sports programme
Learn moreFICS
We are a member of the Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport.
Learn moreLuna Bulmahn
400 m sprinter, German champion (2019), Olympic relay bronze 2024
Learn moreJean Paul Bredau
German sprinter (400 m), 2020 Olympian
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We are a member of the German Society for Sports Chiropractic.
Learn moreAnd over 35,000 patients in 20+ years4,8 from 82 reviews on Google Maps
Your first appointment.
What to expect, and how to book.
Detailed history and consultation
We take the time to understand your symptoms and medical background.
Functional-biomechanical examination
A targeted analysis of posture, joint function, and movement patterns
Initial treatment of your concerns
Treatment starts at the very first appointment.
Exercises and at-home recommendations
For lasting results that extend beyond the treatment itself.
Cost coverage
Treatment is a private-pay service billed under the German GebüH fee schedule. Most private health insurers and some statutory ones reimburse the costs — call us for details.
Directions
Die Chiropraktoren
Zimmermann und Partner
Bemeroder StraĂźe 69a
30559 Hannover
The "Seelhorster Allee" stop of tram 6 is 200 m outbound from the practice.
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