About

Physiotherapist · GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer · Personal Trainer · Golf Physio Trainer
Founder – Praxis Lämmerhirt & Gyrotonic Frankfurt Center

Martin Lämmerhirt is a physiotherapist, internationally certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer, and founder of the Praxis Lämmerhirt & Gyrotonic Frankfurt Center, one of Frankfurt’s leading destinations for holistic physiotherapy, spine rehabilitation, and Gyrotonic-based training. With more than 20 years of clinical and pedagogical experience, he is recognized for his expertise in spinal decompression, functional rehabilitation, movement re-education, and Gyrotonic therapy for dancers, athletes, and patients of all ages.

Background & Professional Journey

Born in Dortmund, Martin began his career as a professional dancer. As a soloist with the renowned Frankfurt Ballet under William Forsythe, he developed a deep understanding of movement mechanics, anatomical precision, and efficient kinetic organization—foundational elements that today inform his therapeutic approach.

During his dance career, Martin immersed himself in Yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and Traditional Chinese Manual Therapy (Tuina). His transition into physiotherapy and the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® was a natural evolution of his lifelong exploration of movement and functional anatomy.
He became a Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis trainer early on and has been a Master Trainer since 2006 and 2009, educating instructors internationally.

Manual Expertise & Treatment Approach

A defining aspect of Martin’s therapeutic work is his highly refined manual skill set. Through decades of hands-on experience, Tuina-based manual techniques, and specialized Gyrotonic therapeutic courses, he developed a precise, tissue-specific manual technique that:

• supports musculoskeletal function

• enhances lymphatic dynamics

• improves spinal mobility and decompression

• positively influences functional movement patterns

Patients value his remarkable tactile sensitivity and his ability to quickly understand and modulate complex biomechanical relationships—an expertise that sets his physiotherapy work in Frankfurt apart.

Specializations

• Physiotherapy (Private Practice)

• Gyrotonic Therapy & Instructor Training

• Spine Decompression & Rehabilitation

• Functional Movement Analysis

• Skoliose / Scoliosis-oriented training

• Cervical spine & shoulder girdle function

• Pelvis–lumbar spine organization

• Golf Physio & biomechanical performance training

• Personal Training Frankfurt (individual & duo sessions)

These focus areas make Martin a sought-after therapist for individuals with back pain, chronic conditions, postural dysfunctions, scoliosis, and movement limitations, as well as for dancers, athletes, and golfers aiming to enhance performance.

Praxis Lämmerhirt & Gyrotonic Frankfurt Center

At his Frankfurt-based center, Martin created a unique environment that integrates physiotherapy, Gyrotonic movement methodology, and individualized personal training. The practice is known for its innovative approach to spine health, functional rehabilitation, and Gyrotonic-based therapy, attracting clients from across the Rhein-Main region and internationally.

Together with his international team, Martin combines evidence-informed physiotherapy with movement artistry, breathing concepts, and Gyrotonic principles to create truly individualized therapeutic programs.

Research, Innovation & Media

Martin gained additional recognition through his animated short film illustrating “Decompression of the Spine through the Gyrokinesis Method.” The film demonstrates the figure-eight motion around the sit bones and shows how dynamic decompression and functional alignment emerge through spiraling movement—core concepts that deeply influence his therapeutic philosophy.