What Somadome does

Somadome, Inc. is a private wellness technology company founded in 2014 by Sarah Attia that designs, manufactures, and distributes a proprietary meditation dome for commercial and residential use. The core product is a self-guided 20-minute immersive session combining three modalities — LED color therapy, binaural beat audio across five brainwave bands, and low-static magnetic therapy via microcrystalline Biosyntonie tiles — delivered inside a patented dome enclosure that is intentionally classified as furniture rather than a medical device. Content is organized into 20 intention-based tracks spanning four categories (physical performance/recovery, focus/creativity, stress/anxiety, intention/life goals), and the hardware ships with a pre-loaded tablet, ottoman, headphones, onboarding, and marketing assets at a $18,000 MSRP.

The business model is hardware-led with supporting services. Primary revenue comes from one-time dome sales at $18,000 with 5-10% volume discounts, supplemented by optional white-glove installation ($2,000 first dome, $1,000 each additional), refurbished unit sales below MSRP, and third-party-financed purchases on 24-60 month terms. End customers include wellness spas and medspas, hotels and resorts, corporate offices, sports academies and fitness centers, medical and clinical settings, schools (via the Pods4Peace nonprofit), and high-net-worth residential buyers; partners typically charge $25-$45+ per session and reportedly generate $1,500-$3,000/month, yielding roughly 8-14 month payback.

Somadome sells through a direct enterprise sales motion supported by a 200+ global ambassador network, a self-serve partner portal, earned media coverage (Forbes, GQ, LA Times, NY Times, Business Insider, Page Six, Women's Health, Glamour, CBS), and celebrity endorsements (Kourtney Kardashian, Rob Dyrdek). Clinical validation is anchored by an NIH-funded UCLA Cardiology study (93% heart coherence improvement, 43% stress-marker reduction in 9 weeks), a planned Harvard Medical School PTSD study, and a Mamba Sports Academy study. As of 2025-2026 the company operates with roughly 200-300 installed domes across 21+ countries, a 1-10 person team, no disclosed institutional funding, trademarks registered in nine jurisdictions, a beta Somadome App expected to launch in 2026, and next-generation dome shipments scheduled for Q3 2026.

Name

Somadome

Legal name

Somadome, Inc.

Website

https://somadome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Somadome manufactures and sells a proprietary $18,000 meditation dome that combines LED color therapy, binaural beats, and magnetic therapy into 20-minute self-guided wellness sessions, deployed across wellness spas, hotels, corporate offices, sports facilities, healthcare settings, schools, and private residences in 21+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Technology Hardware

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness) (THAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF), Meditation Apps, Digital Courses & Online Communities (HSADAJAH), Holistic & Alternative Therapies (Reiki, Sound Healing, Breathwork, Energy Work) (THAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Meditation pod
• Wellness technology
• LED color therapy
• Binaural beat meditation
• Energy medicine equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmichael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dome Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling Somadome meditation dome units. MSRP $18,000 per dome including dome, ottoman, hard-wired headphones, pre-loaded tablet with session content, marketing assets, and onboarding support. Volume discounts available: 5% off for two domes, 10% off for three or more.
2. Session Revenue (Partner): Partners generate revenue by charging customers per session. Standard pricing $25-$45+ per session. Entry pricing $10-$15 for membership/frequency use. Average partner generates $1,500-$3,000/month in session revenue. Dome pays for itself in approximately 13-14 months at 2 sessions/day.
3. Financing Revenue: Financing partnerships with third-party lenders. Standard terms 24-60 months based on credit profile. Established businesses (2+ years) and qualified startups have separate underwriting tracks.
4. White Glove Installation: Optional add-on service for certified technician on-site delivery and setup. Tiered pricing: first dome $2,000, each additional dome $1,000. International customers pay flat fee for end-to-end logistics management.
5. Bundled Service Revenue: Partners increase revenue by packaging dome sessions with other services: IV Drip & Dome, Massage & Dome, Somadome & Sauna, Cryo, and other combos. Optimized packages like Sleep, Clarity & Focus, Energy & Balance packages drive higher spend per visit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Somadome designs, manufactures, and sells an immersive meditation dome that delivers 20-minute self-guided wellness sessions combining LED color therapy, binaural beat audio, and low-static magnetic energy medicine. Each dome ships with an ottoman, headphones, and a pre-loaded tablet containing 20 intention-based program tracks, sold primarily to wellness spas, hotels, corporate offices, sports facilities, and healthcare operators who monetize it through per-session pricing.

Product overview

Somadome offers an integrated suite of wellness technology products centered on its flagship meditation dome. The core Somadome product is a 20-minute immersive wellness experience combining three healing modalities: LED color therapy, binaural beat sound meditation, and energy medicine using low-static magnets. The product is deployed across more than 21 countries with several hundred domes in partner locations including wellness spas, hotels, corporate offices, sports facilities, and healthcare settings. The ecosystem includes 20 intention-based session tracks organized into four categories (Going Inward, Mental Performance, Attract Intentions, Physical Wellness), the Partner Portal for business support, the Somadome App (in beta) for extended user engagement, and the Pods 4 Peace nonprofit initiative for school access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pods 4 Peace: 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative that extends Somadome's mission to schools and youth organizations, supporting the mental health of children and teens by making the Somadome accessible as a tool for focus, calm, and self-regulation.

Products and services

• Somadome Meditation Dome Immersive self-guided meditation dome combining LED color therapy, binaural beat audio meditation, and low-static magnetic energy medicine in 20-minute sessions. Sold primarily to wellness spas, hotels, corporate offices, sports facilities, healthcare operators, and high-end private residences at $18,000 MSRP per unit. Includes ottoman, hard-wired headphones, pre-loaded tablet with session content, marketing assets, onboarding support, and a dedicated account manager.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% showed improvements in autonomic nervous system balance (UCLA 9-week study)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and minor.

• Pods4Peace (501(c)(3) Nonprofit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit initiative making Somadome accessible to schools and youth organizations. In partnership with Dr. Oz's HealthCorps. Current school partners include PS 149 Sojourner Truth, Southwestern High School, Dorsey High School, Da Vinci School, and Lompoc Valley Middle School. Mission: support mental health of children and teens as most stress-affected demographic.
• Dr. Oz's HealthCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Oz's HealthCorps supporting Pods4Peace initiative. Early encouragement from Dr. Oz helped spark interest in the dome. Research collaboration evaluating performance, recovery, and stress reduction across at-risk youth and other populations.
• UCLA Cardiology DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIH-funded study on blood pressure and heart rate variability with cardiac patients. 9-week study showed 93% improvement in autonomic nervous system balance and 43% average reduction in stress markers. Research validates product claims.
• Harvard Medical SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanned PTSD study for veterans in development. Will examine how Somadome supports veterans with PTSD symptoms.
• Mamba Sports AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership evaluating Somadome with professional athletes. Survey showed 67% reported improvement in performance and recovery, 100% reported stress reduction after one session, 82% would use regularly if accessible.
• Dr. Yosef (Phoenix Naturopath)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner6-week study combining weekly Somadome sessions with acupuncture. Group using Somadome alongside acupuncture showed significantly greater biometric improvements in blood pressure, resting pulse, and overall wellbeing compared to acupuncture alone.
• Sir Richard BransonminorOthersEarly encouragement from Sir Richard Branson helped spark interest in the dome almost overnight. Not a formal investment or commercial partnership.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Spire Health: Spire makes wearable stress and focus monitors with biofeedback-guided meditation. Targets adjacent consumer and corporate wellness outcomes (stress, focus, HRV) with a passive wearable rather than an active booth experience.
• HigherDOSE: HigherDOSE sells infrared sauna blankets, PEMF mats, and related wellness tech into the same spa/hotel/retail channel as Somadome. Different primary modality (infrared vs. light/sound/magnetic) but comparable distribution, price points, and customer segments.
• Sensate: Sensate is a bone-conduction vagus nerve stimulation device for relaxation and anxiety reduction. Competes in the same stress-reduction use case as Somadome via a different modality (sub-audible vibration vs. light/sound/magnetic), targeting home and corporate wellness buyers.
• Apollo Neuro: Apollo Neuro sells a wearable that uses low-frequency vibration to modulate the nervous system for stress, sleep, and focus. Partial overlap with Somadome's "energy medicine" modality thesis at a far lower price point and direct-to-consumer model.
• Hapbee Technologies: Hapbee is a wearable that plays magnetic field frequencies to influence mood and sleep. Direct modality overlap with Somadome's magnetic therapy component, at a consumer price point; competing for the same "frequency wellness" narrative.

Direct peers

• Muse: Muse makes brain-sensing meditation headbands providing real-time neurofeedback. Competes with Somadome for the consumer/corporate meditation dollar, with a much lower price point and venture-backed scale, but a less immersive single-modal experience.
• Mindplace: Mindplace (formerly Mind Alive) has manufactured light-and-sound meditation devices since the 1980s, combining LED glasses and audio entrainment. Directly comparable in modality stack and target audience (mindfulness/meditation practitioners), competing on depth of program library.
• BrainTap Technologies: BrainTap makes light-and-sound neuro-therapy headsets for guided meditation and stress reduction. Closest direct competitor to Somadome in combining LED color and audio frequency technology into a structured wellness experience, though delivered via headset rather than an enclosed pod.

Broad incumbents

• Calm: Calm is the leading consumer meditation and sleep app with corporate wellness distribution. Reaches an overlapping end-user (meditation practitioners, corporate buyers) via digital delivery; broader reach and far lower price than Somadome but no immersive hardware experience.
• Headspace: Headspace is a venture-backed meditation platform serving consumer and enterprise channels (Headspace for Work). Comparable go-to-market overlap with Somadome's corporate wellness segment and content-driven engagement model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/somadome
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@somadomeinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/wheresthedome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/somadome
• Instagraminstagram.com/somadome
• TikToktiktok.com/@somadome

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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