What ReliefBand Technologies does

ReliefBand Technologies, LLC is a Horsham, Pennsylvania-based private company that designs, manufactures, and sells FDA-cleared Class II wearable neuromodulation devices for drug-free nausea relief. The company's core technology delivers proprietary electrical pulses to the median nerve on the underside of the wrist, which travel through the nervous system to the dorsal vagal complex in the brain to quiet signals that trigger nausea, retching, and vomiting. The underlying invention dates to 1990 by Stanford physical therapist Larry Bertolucci; the company was incorporated in 2015 and launched its first over-the-counter consumer product, ReliefBand Classic, the same year. The portfolio has since expanded to five device variants (Classic, Flex, Sport, Premier, Premier+) priced from $149.99 to $299.99, plus a recurring conductivity gel subscription, smartwatch-compatible bundles for Apple Watch and Samsung, and replacement accessories.

The business is primarily direct-to-consumer, with sales through the reliefband.com e-commerce storefront, phone orders, and episodic media-driven promotions such as Good Morning America Deals & Steals. Distribution is limited to the United States and Canada. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across motion sickness, pregnancy-related morning sickness, chemotherapy-induced nausea, post-operative nausea, physician-diagnosed migraines, anxiety-related nausea, and hangover-related nausea, with the original clinical technology adopted by 150+ hospitals. The company operates without disclosed external venture or private equity funding beyond a 2015 PathoCapital round, suggests organic growth supported by founder/CEO Richard Ransom, and positions itself as the only OTC wearable nausea device used in hospital and oncology settings.

Monetization combines one-time hardware sales with a recurring consumables stream (conductivity gel subscription at $10.79/month with 40% savings), accessories, bundles ($20-$50 savings), and digital gift cards. The company accepts HSA/FSA payments and offers Klarna and Shop Pay installment financing. Notable gaps in disclosure include revenue figures, headcount specifics beyond the 11-50 range, and any active institutional sales motion, which constrains a definitive view of commercial scale despite the broad indication clearance and long clinical heritage.

Name

ReliefBand Technologies

Legal name

ReliefBand Technologies, LLC

Website

https://reliefband.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wearable Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Wellness & Stress Management Devices (Biofeedback, Meditation/Neurostimulation Devices) (CRACAQAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Wearable neuromodulation devices
• Nausea relief technology
• FDA cleared medical devices
• Motion sickness wearables
• Morning sickness treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Device Sales: One-time purchase of wearable neuromodulation devices across multiple product tiers (Classic, Flex, Sport, Premier, Premier+) ranging from $149.99 to $299.99. Devices include the main unit, charging cable, and conductivity gel.
2. Consumables - Conductivity Gel: Recurring sales of conductivity gel required for device operation. Available as one-time purchase ($17.99) or subscription model (starting at $10.79/month with 40% savings for monthly delivery). Gel should be reapplied every 2-3 hours or after washing.
3. Bundles and Accessories: Pre-configured product bundles offering savings ($20-$50 off) including device + gel + accessories (smartwatch bands, charging cables). Also individual accessories like replacement bands, chargers, and smartwatch attachments.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available in denominations of $100, $200, $300, and $500. Delivered instantly via email.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ReliefBand Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells FDA-cleared Class II wearable neuromodulation devices that treat nausea and vomiting by delivering gentle electrical pulses to the median nerve on the underside of the wrist. The company's portfolio includes the Classic, Flex, Sport, Premier, and Premier+ models priced between $149.99 and $299.99, sold direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce site, with recurring revenue from required hypoallergenic conductivity gel consumables available via subscription.

Product overview

ReliefBand Technologies offers a portfolio of FDA-cleared wearable neuromodulation devices for drug-free nausea relief. The core product line includes four main devices: Reliefband Premier+ (advanced model with digital display and Smart Skin-Sensing technology), Reliefband Sport (waterproof IPX7 model for water activities), Reliefband Flex (lifestyle-oriented with replaceable batteries), and Reliefband Classic (original model with 30+ years of proven efficacy). All devices use patented technology that gently stimulates the median nerve to control nausea and vomiting. The portfolio also includes value bundles combining devices with accessories and smartwatch bands, standalone accessories (conductivity gel, chargers, replacement bands), and digital gift cards. Bundles offer savings of $20-$50 and include smartwatch-compatible options for Apple and Samsung devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reliefband Classic Original Reliefband wearable nausea relief device with 30+ years of clinical heritage; uses replaceable batteries delivering approximately 150 hours of use, fits wrist sizes 4.5"–9.5", and contains latex, nickel, copper, and gold materials. Designed for consumers seeking drug-free nausea relief from motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy, and related indications.
• Reliefband Flex Lifestyle-oriented wearable nausea relief device with 5 intensity settings, Comfort Fit band for extended wear, replaceable batteries providing 350+ hours of use, and water-resistant design. Targeted at consumers with active lifestyles who need flexible, long-lasting nausea relief.
• Reliefband Sport Waterproof (IPX7, submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes) wearable nausea relief device with 6 intensity settings, rechargeable 30-hour battery, and a fit range of 4"–8" wrists. Built for water sports, boating, and active outdoor use, and compatible with smartwatch band attachments.
• Reliefband Premier Advanced everyday wearable nausea relief device with digital display and clock, providing 18 hours of use on one full charge and using the patented neuromodulation technology for drug-free relief from motion sickness, pregnancy-related nausea, and chemotherapy side effects.
• Reliefband Premier+ Top-tier wearable nausea relief device featuring digital display with clock, Smart Skin-Sensing Technology that preserves battery life by detecting skin contact, 10 intensity settings, spray and splash resistance, 26 hours of use per charge, and fit range of 5.5"–9.5" wrists.
• Reliefband Conductivity Gel Hypoallergenic conductivity gel (7.5mL per tube) required for Reliefband device operation, improving contact between the device and skin to maximize nerve stimulation for faster nausea relief. Available as a single purchase at $17.99 or via subscription starting at $10.79/month with up to 40% savings.
• Reliefband Smartwatch Band Attachment Standalone accessory that allows the Reliefband Sport device to be worn attached to an Apple Watch or Samsung smartwatch band, letting users wear their smartwatch and Reliefband together.
• Reliefband Replacement Band (Sport/Flex) Replacement bands for the Reliefband Sport and Flex devices available in regular (4"–8" wrists) and XL (5"–10" wrists) sizes and in multiple colors. Sold without the device, intended for users needing to replace worn or lost bands.
• Reliefband Premier & Sport USB Charger / Charging Cable USB charger and custom 3-foot charging cable designed specifically for Reliefband Premier and Sport devices, compatible with any standard USB charging port. Sold as standalone replacement accessories.
• Reliefband Gift Card Digital gift card delivered instantly via email, allowing recipients to choose their own Reliefband device. Available in denominations of $100, $200, $300, and $500, never expires, and carries no fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Works within minutes of use
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cove (previously Arcwave): Cove offers an FDA-cleared at-home brain stimulation device for migraine. Adjacent peer in the consumer neurostimulation category with overlapping migraine indication but a headband form factor rather than wrist-worn.
• NuCalm: NuCalm provides a drug-free neuroscience-based stress and sleep system used clinically and by consumers. Comparable as a non-pharmaceutical neuromodulation/relaxation platform targeting similar anxiety and stress indications.

Broad incumbents

• Omron Healthcare: Omron is a major incumbent in consumer and clinical health devices (TENS units, blood pressure monitors). Comparable as an established player with broad distribution into pharmacies and clinicians that could expand into wearable neurostimulation categories.
• Philips: Philips is a global medical device incumbent with consumer health, sleep, and respiratory portfolios. Comparable as a broad incumbent with hospital channel access and OTC consumer health products relevant to ReliefBand's clinical and home-use cases.
• Garmin: Garmin is a broad wearable incumbent with health, fitness, and stress-monitoring features on its smartwatch line. Comparable as an established wrist-wearable platform that could integrate neuromodulation-adjacent health features.

Direct peers

• Apollo Neuro: Apollo Neuro makes a wrist-worn wearable that delivers low-frequency vibration to modulate the nervous system for stress, sleep, and focus. Directly comparable as a consumer wrist-worn neuromodulation device sold DTC with a similar price point and wellness positioning.
• Fisher Wallace: Fisher Wallace produces FDA-cleared cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) wearables for insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Direct peer because it sells a drug-free, FDA-cleared neurostimulation consumer device targeting mental wellness and stress indications through DTC channels.
• Cefaly: Cefaly manufactures an FDA-cleared external trigeminal nerve stimulation (e-TNS) wearable device primarily for migraine prevention and acute treatment. Comparable as a non-invasive neurostimulation wearable sold direct-to-consumer across a similar price band and clinical use-case profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/reliefband
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzClQVSPrPjF-0Fq4FCsbIw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EffectiveNauseaRelief
• Instagraminstagram.com/reliefband
• TikToktiktok.com/@reliefband
• Pinterestpinterest.com/reliefband

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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