A therapeutic approach characterised by a sense of purpose, structure and depth

BALANCE BY PONTEM is more than just a collection of methods – it is a holistic therapeutic model for mental and psychosomatic disorders that has been developed over decades. It combines professional depth with a clearly structured framework that has proven its worth in practice and can be adapted to other practices, therapists and institutions – without compromising on quality or therapeutic substance.

Those who obtain a licence for BALANCE BY PONTEM are not merely adopting individual techniques, but a complete system: a well-founded methodology, clear guiding principles and a framework that does not reduce people to individual symptoms, but takes them seriously in terms of their personal history, their stresses and their potential for growth.

A tried-and-tested system A tried-and-tested system Not just a concept drawn up on the drawing board: BALANCE BY PONTEM has been developed and refined over decades of therapeutic practice – you benefit from a methodology that has already proven its worth.
Scientifically sound The approach combines insights from psychophysics, neurophysiology and systems theory models with decades of clinical experience.
A holistic approach The body, mind, relationships, environment and life story are understood as an interconnected whole – not as isolated symptoms.
Clearly structured Six fundamental principles provide a reliable framework for every treatment process – one that is reproducible, regardless of the individuals involved.
Thinking sustainably The approach does not end when treatment is completed: aftercare programmes and digital support ensure long-term results.

Why develop our own therapeutic approach?

Psychosomatic symptoms are rarely one-dimensional. Psychological stress, relationship experiences, life events and physical symptoms are all interlinked – a one-size-fits-all solution rarely does justice to the situation.

BALANCE BY PONTEM was developed over several decades by the psychologist Horst Stahl – based on numerous patient biographies, careful observations of nature, and philosophical, psychological and spiritual reflections. A central element is the ‘Middle Way therapy’, also known as the ‘Space of the Middle’: the inner centre of the individual as a source of stability and self-efficacy – a concept found both in modern psychophysics (Fechner) and in philosophical traditions such as Tibetan Buddhism.

On this basis, an approach has emerged that not only helps individual patients but can also be applied as a model to entire practices and institutions – with clear principles rather than case-by-case solutions.

What added value does the model provide …

Structured, holistic and sustainable support extending beyond the actual treatment.

  • Higher quality of treatment through standardised methodology
  • Long-term stabilisation through personalised aftercare programmes
  • Digital and personalised support from a single source
  • Minimisation of the risk of relapse through a structured therapeutic programme

A clear framework for therapeutic excellence and organisational development.

  • Proven methodology rather than going it alone
  • Clear differentiation from the competition
  • Access to training, networking and specialist expertise
  • A greater focus on guests rather than on administrative groundwork

A shared quality standard brings together therapists, practices and other organisations to form a strong ecosystem.

  • Knowledge transfer between partners
  • Joint further development of the method
  • Greater visibility for the ‘balance by pontem’ brand
  • Greater reach and market penetration

BALANCE BY PONTEM makes practices less reliant on individual people, thereby increasing their value and future viability.

  • Stronger market positioning
  • Additional sources of revenue
  • Greater appeal to successors thanks to increased enterprise value
  • Greater scalability across multiple locations

Built on a strong foundation right from the start

Establish your business securely. Provide effective support. Grow successfully.

Setting up your own practice means having to make many decisions at once – professional, organisational and business-related. With BALANCE BY PONTEM, you don’t have to start from scratch. You’ll be adopting a therapeutic approach developed over decades and tried and tested in practice, featuring a clear methodology, defined core principles and a structured treatment framework.

This gives you structure, security and a clear professional positioning from day one – rather than having to develop every concept yourself. You benefit from a system that has already proven its worth in therapeutic practice, and can focus on what matters: your clients and building up your practice.

Gründer von PONTEM Medic im persönlichen Gespräch
Erfahrener Therapeut im Gespräch mit einem Patienten

Therapeutic excellence through a systematic approach

Lasting added value for patients and practices.

You have already made a name for yourselves and are now looking for a way to develop professionally and stand out clearly in the market. BALANCE BY PONTEM offers you a clearly positioned, scientifically grounded value proposition – based on a holistic view of the human being, six clearly defined core principles and a structured therapeutic process: Perceive. Understand. Change.

In this way, you not only enhance the effectiveness of your treatments through a coherent, tried-and-tested set of methods, but also clearly position your practice against the competition – with an approach that combines therapeutic depth with professional development.

Prospects for the next generation

Your life’s work deserves a bright future.

Over the years, you have built up a practice with real substance – with a loyal patient base, high standards of quality and your very own personal touch. The crucial question before handing over the reins is: how can this be maintained once you are no longer at the helm?

BALANCE BY PONTEM creates a shared professional foundation for this, ensuring that the quality of care is not dependent on any individual. Your successor will not only take over the practice, but also an established, coherent treatment concept – one that continues your work to date, rather than replacing it. In this way, quality, the patient base and the value of the practice are secured in the long term, even across generational changes.

Therapeutisches Gespräch zwischen Fachkraft und Patientin
Ärztliche Beratung und psychosomatische Betreuung eines Patienten

Mental strength for lasting success

We combine mental stability and long-term development with physical performance.

If you wish to expand your range of services to include psychosomatic treatment, you need more than just individual therapists with their own approaches – you need a concept that can be replicated across multiple sites and maintains a consistent standard of quality. BALANCE BY PONTEM delivers precisely this common quality standard: clearly defined core principles, a structured treatment process and an understanding of health that considers people’s bodies, minds and life circumstances as a whole.

In this way, an additional service becomes an integrated component of your range of services – with standardised processes that can be implemented to a consistent standard at every location.

The ‘balance by pontem’ therapeutic approach

What conditions is it helpful for?

This approach can provide guidance for a range of mental and psychosomatic conditions. It is important to note that this approach is not a substitute for a hasty diagnosis. Rather, it helps to understand symptoms within their personal context and to interpret them collaboratively as part of the therapeutic process.

For example, our approach offers guidance for the following conditions as listed in the WHO’s ICD-10 catalogue:

Anxiety disorders (F41.1)
Adjustment disorders (F43.2)
Burnout (Z73.0)
Depressive disorders (F32.0 / F32.1)
Exhaustion syndromes (F43.2)
Bullying
Psychosomatic disorders (F45.0)
Somatoform disorders (F45.9)
Stress-related disorders (F43.0)
Stress-related disorders (F43)
Trauma / PTSD (F43.1)