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You are in expert
hands with us

Do you suffer from musculoskeletal disorders?
We offer comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans.

— Chiropraktik Albisrieden | Rautistrasse 33, 8047 Zurich

Chiropraktik Albisrieden
Rautistrasse 33, 8047 Zurich
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Chiropractic Practice Albisrieden Zurich – Specialist Chiropractor Treats Patients with Back Conditions

Our Practice

Welcome to our practice
Chiropraktik Albisrieden

We look forward to welcoming you to our practice. We are here to help relieve your musculoskeletal pain and improve your mobility.

Good to know:
We speak German, English, and Spanish.

Our Approach to Treatment

Thorough
Diagnostic
Evaluation

A comprehensive medical history and clinical examination form the foundation of every treatment.

Evidence-Based
Care

Our treatments are guided by the latest scientific research.

Individual
Treatment
Strategies

Every care plan is tailored to each patient's unique conditions and goals.

Interdisciplinary
Collaboration

We work in close partnership with general practitioners, medical specialists and physiotherapists.

Conditions

When your body
speaks up

Musculoskeletal pain and limited mobility can have many causes. A thorough clinical examination helps identify functional disorders and underlying issues. This allows for a targeted treatment approach.

The most common reasons to see a chiropractor:

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Intervertebral disc problems

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Sports Injuries

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Pregnancy Discomforts

The Specialists

A team of
qualified chiropractors

Chiropraktik Albisrieden is led by two fully qualified specialist chiropractors with university degrees and extensive clinical experience. We are committed to delivering calm, structured and evidence-based treatment to our patients.

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Dr. med. chiro. Tobias Potthoff

Specialist Chiropractor ChiroSuisse

“Understanding pain and functional limitations requires an accurate assessment of the complex interactions between the body, physical function and patient behavior.”

Joel Forster

Specialist Chiropractor ChiroSuisse
Certified Physician

“Chiropractic care combines medical diagnostics with manual therapy, alongside the privilege of supporting people through various health challenges.”

Joel Forster

Specialist Chiropractor ChiroSuisse
Certified Physician

“Chiropractic care combines medical diagnostics with manual therapy, alongside the privilege of supporting people through various health challenges.”

Clinical Experience

— Since 2026
Specialist Chiropractor and Co-Owner (Chiropraktik Albisrieden AG)

— 2022–2026
Specialist Chiropractor (Chiropraktik Oerlikon)

— 2018–2022
Chiropractic Resident (Chiropraktik Oerlikon)

— 2020–2021
General Practice (GP) Resident (Praxis Felsenrain)

— 2018–2020
Chiropractic Resident (Chiropraktik am Löwenplatz)

— 2017–2018
Medical internship in Chiropractic, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Radiology (Balgrist University Hospital)

— 2014–2015
Medical internship in Paraplegiology (Swiss Paraplegic Centre Nottwil),
Orthopedics and Surgery (Lucerne Cantonal Hospital Wolhusen),
Radiology and Dermatology (Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Valencia),
Internal Medicine (Bülach Hospital)

Education

— 2022
Postgraduate Board Examination for Certified Specialist Chiropractor

— 2019
Radiation Protection Examination for High-Dose X-Ray

— 2018
State Examination in Chiropractic Medicine (Swiss Federal Diploma in Chiropractic Medicine)

— 2016–2018
Master's Degree in Chiropractic Medicine (University of Zurich)

— 2016
State Examination in Human Medicine (Swiss Federal Medical Doctor Diploma)

— 2013–2016
Master's Degree in Human Medicine (University of Zurich)

— 2010–2013
Bachelor's Degree in Human Medicine with specialisation in Chiropractic Medicine (University of Zurich)

Dr. med. chiro.
Tobias Potthoff

Specialist Chiropractor ChiroSuisse

“Understanding pain and functional limitations requires an accurate assessment of the complex interactions between the body, physical function and patient behavior.”

Clinical Experience

— Since 2026
Specialist Chiropractor and Co-Owner (Chiropraktik Albisrieden AG)

— Since 2023
Lecturer in Chiropractic (Bachelor of Human Medicine) (University of Zurich)

— Since 2023
Senior Chiropractor, Teaching Clinic for Chiropractic Medicine (Balgrist University Hospital)

— 2024–2026
Specialist Chiropractor and Head of Chiropractic, acesa – Center for Spine and Joints (Winterthur)

—2023–2024
Senior Chiropractor, Polyclinic for Chiropractic Medicine (Balgrist University Hospital)

— 2019–2022
Chiropractic Resident at Dr. Rai Winata (Zurich), Wädenswil Back Center, Zurzach Care (Bad Zurzach Rehabilitation Clinic)

— 2017–2019
Medical internship in Chiropractic, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Paraplegiology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology (Balgrist University Hospital)

Education

— 2022
Postgraduate Board Examination for Certified Specialist Chiropractor

— 2018–2020
Ph.D., Dr. med. chiro ( University of Zurich)

— 2019
Radiation Protection Examination for High-Dose X-Ray

— 2019
State Examination in Chiropractic Medicine (Swiss Federal Diploma in Chiropractic Medicine)

— 2015–2018
Master's Degree in Chiropractic Medicine (University of Zurich)

— 2011–2015
Bachelor's Degree in Human Medicine with specialisation in Chiropractic Medicine (University of Zurich)

— 2009–2011
Master's Degree in Biology, Sub-field Anthropology (University of Zurich)

— 2006–2009
Bachelor's Degree in Biology (Leibniz University Hannover)

Joel Forster

Specialist Chiropractor ChiroSuisse
Certified Physician

“Chiropractic care combines medical diagnostics with manual therapy, alongside the privilege of supporting people through various health challenges.”

Clinical Experience

— Since 2026
Specialist Chiropractor and Co-Owner (Chiropraktik Albisrieden AG)

— 2022–2026
Specialist Chiropractor (Chiropraktik Oerlikon)

— 2018–2022
Chiropractic Resident (Chiropraktik Oerlikon)

— 2020–2021
General Practice (GP) Resident (Praxis Felsenrain)

— 2018–2020
Chiropractic Resident (Chiropraktik am Löwenplatz)

— 2017–2018
Medical internship in Chiropractic, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Radiology (Balgrist University Hospital)

— 2014–2015
Medical internship in Paraplegiology (Swiss Paraplegic Centre Nottwil),
Orthopedics and Surgery (Lucerne Cantonal Hospital Wolhusen),
Radiology and Dermatology (Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Valencia),
Internal Medicine (Bülach Hospital)

Education

— 2022
Postgraduate Board Examination for Certified Specialist Chiropractor

— 2019
Radiation Protection Examination for High-Dose X-Ray

— 2018
State Examination in Chiropractic Medicine (Swiss Federal Diploma in Chiropractic Medicine)

— 2016–2018
Master's Degree in Chiropractic Medicine (University of Zurich)

— 2016
State Examination in Human Medicine (Swiss Federal Medical Doctor Diploma)

— 2013–2016
Master's Degree in Human Medicine (University of Zurich)

— 2010–2013
Bachelor's Degree in Human Medicine with specialisation in Chiropractic Medicine (University of Zurich)

Dr. med. chiro.
Tobias Potthoff

Specialist Chiropractor ChiroSuisse

“Understanding pain and functional limitations requires an accurate assessment of the complex interactions between the body, physical function and patient behavior.”

Clinical Experience

— Since 2026
Specialist Chiropractor and Co-Owner (Chiropraktik Albisrieden AG)

— Since 2023
Lecturer in Chiropractic (Bachelor of Human Medicine) (University of Zurich)

— Since 2023
Senior Chiropractor, Teaching Clinic for Chiropractic Medicine (Balgrist University Hospital)

— 2024–2026
Specialist Chiropractor and Head of Chiropractic, acesa – Center for Spine and Joints (Winterthur)

—2023–2024
Senior Chiropractor, Polyclinic for Chiropractic Medicine (Balgrist University Hospital)

— 2019–2022
Chiropractic Resident at Dr. Rai Winata (Zurich), Wädenswil Back Center, Zurzach Care (Bad Zurzach Rehabilitation Clinic)

— 2017–2019
Medical internship in Chiropractic, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Paraplegiology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology (Balgrist University Hospital)

Education

— 2022
Postgraduate Board Examination for Certified Specialist Chiropractor

— 2018–2020
Ph.D., Dr. med. chiro ( University of Zurich)

— 2019
Radiation Protection Examination for High-Dose X-Ray

— 2019
State Examination in Chiropractic Medicine (Swiss Federal Diploma in Chiropractic Medicine)

— 2015–2018
Master's Degree in Chiropractic Medicine (University of Zurich)

— 2011–2015
Bachelor's Degree in Human Medicine with specialisation in Chiropractic Medicine (University of Zurich)

— 2009–2011
Master's Degree in Biology, Sub-field Anthropology (University of Zurich)

— 2006–2009
Bachelor's Degree in Biology (Leibniz University Hannover)