What Ceragem does

Ceragem International, Inc., founded in 1998 and incorporated in California, designs, distributes, and sells premium home healthcare and wellness hardware under the Ceragem brand. The company sells FDA-cleared Class II therapeutic massage beds (Master V-series: V4 through V9, priced $4,299-$9,499), massage chairs (Pause M-series: M4, M6, M10, priced $4,399-$9,999), and portable far-infrared heat therapy mats (CERAMIX S1 and M1). Core proprietary technology combines jade and tourmaline thermal elements, the CERACORE Generation 3/4 scanning engine, 9-point spinal scanning, AI Custom Massage personalization, and FDA-cleared medical claims for muscle/joint pain relief, blood circulation improvement, and degenerative stenosis treatment. The portfolio extends into MediSpa Pro professional skincare devices and Cellunic K-Beauty cosmetics, structured around a seven-element wellness ecosystem (Core, Exercise, Relax, Beauty, Circulation, Nutrition, Mental Health).

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and distributor-led go-to-market. In the US, Ceragem sells through ceragemus.com with financing via Affirm, Wells Fargo, Shop Pay, PayPal, and HSA/FSA, supported by $200 white-glove installation and $349-$499 extended warranties. A network of 35+ authorized distributor showrooms across California, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Virginia, Washington, and Canada, plus a national specialty retailer partnership with Relax The Back, drives physical retail. Korean-market distribution runs through home shopping channels (Shinsegae Live Shopping, Hyundai Plus Shop) on a subscription pricing model. The broader Ceragem group claims operation in 70+ countries with 2,500+ branches and 600,000 daily branch visitors, but the US entity itself is small (11-50 employees, Beverly Hills HQ, Santa Fe Springs service center). Strategic positioning emphasizes AI-powered personalization, regulatory-grade medical-device classification, and brand prestige (Korea No. 1 Brand Power 2022, Red Dot Design Award 2020, APEC 2025 healthcare sponsor).

Name

Ceragem

Legal name

Ceragem International, Inc.

Website

https://ceragemus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Massage Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Hot Stone & Thermotherapy Massage (HSADAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chair Massage (On-Site/Corporate) (HSALAEAL), Medical Spas (Medi-Spas) (HSALAFAB)

Keywords

• Therapeutic massage beds
• Thermal massage chairs
• Spinal therapy devices
• Home wellness equipment
• Medical massage devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices34 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Massage Beds: Sale of therapeutic massage beds (V4, V5, V6, V7, V9) as premium medical devices with prices ranging from $4,299 to $9,499. These are FDA-cleared Class II medical devices.
2. Hardware Sales - Massage Chairs: Sale of massage chairs (M4, M6, M10) and portable products (S1, M1 mats) with prices from $300 to $9,999.
3. Extended Warranties: Extended warranty programs offered at $300-$499, providing additional years of labor and parts coverage beyond standard warranties.
4. Accessories: Sale of accessories including premium rugs ($35-70), pain relief mats, fabric covers, and cleansing kits.
5. Installation Services: White glove delivery and installation service offered at $200 for professional setup.
6. Home Shopping Channel (Korea): Subscription-based pricing through home shopping partners like Shinsegae Live Shopping, offering products at discounted monthly fees (73,000 KRW/month for Celtron Circulation Chair).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ceragem designs, manufactures, and sells FDA-cleared Class II therapeutic thermal massage beds (Master V-series) and luxury massage chairs (Pause M-series) featuring proprietary spinal scanning technology, jade and tourmaline thermal therapy up to 149°F, and AI-driven personalized massage programs. The company supplements its core line with portable far infrared mats (CERAMIX S1/M1), Medispa Pro skin-care devices, Cellunic K-Beauty cosmetics, extended warranties, and White Glove installation services.

Product overview

Ceragem is a South Korean home healthcare company specializing in therapeutic massage beds and chairs with integrated thermal technology. The product portfolio consists of two main series: the V-Series (Master V9, V7, V6, V5, V4, S4) are thermal massage beds featuring jade and tourmaline elements with spinal scanning technology and concentrated heat therapy up to 149°F; the M-Series (Pause M10, M8, M6, M4) are luxury massage chairs offering full-body scanning, zero-gravity positioning, and customizable massage programs. Supporting products include CERAMIX portable heat therapy mats (M1, S1), Medispa Pro skincare equipment, and Cellunic K-Beauty cosmetics. The company operates a home healthcare ecosystem centered on seven wellness elements: Core, Exercise, Relax, Beauty, Circulation, Nutrition, and Mental Health. Services include extended warranties and White Glove installation. Recent innovations include joint research with KAIST on blood circulation simulation technology for medical devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Master Series: Professional thermal massage beds featuring jade and tourmaline stones with advanced heating technology for therapeutic wellness. Includes V9, V7, V6, V5, S4 models.
• Pause Series
• CERAMIX
• MediSpa Pro
• Cellunic

Products and services

• Master V9 Therapeutic Massage Bed Latest generation FDA-cleared therapeutic massage bed featuring advanced spine care technology with CERACORE Generation 4 scanning, 4D massage rollers, AI custom massage, zero gravity positioning, and thermal therapy up to 149°F. Designed for affluent consumers seeking premium home spinal therapy and daily wellness.
• Master V7 Therapeutic Massage Bed

Quantifiable outcome

• 46x faster computation speeds for simulation modeling in joint research with KAIST
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• KAISTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Joint research collaboration between SeraGem Clinical (subsidiary) and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) on human simulation modeling. Published in SCI-indexed journal Annals of Biomedical Engineering, focusing on technology applied to limb compression circulation devices. Developed Multi-Fidelity Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) modeling achieving computational speeds 46x faster than existing methods.
• AmCham KoreaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Ceragem participated in AmCham's 18th annual scholarship fundraising event which raised a record W150 million ($103,000), organized by Partners for the Future Foundation. Event attended by executives from Amgen Korea, Ceragem, and Kolon Industries.
• Hyundai Plus ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 March 2025Korean home shopping partner for 'Celtron Circulation Chair' broadcast launch on March 21st, complementing Shinsegae Live Shopping partnership.
• Shinsegae Live ShoppingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 March 2025Launch partner for 'Celtron Circulation Chair' blood circulation medical device in Korean home shopping market. Product launched on March 15th through Shinsegae Live Shopping at discounted subscription price of 73,000 KRW/month.
• APEC 2025flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Ceragem was selected as official health care sponsor of the 2025 APEC summit held in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The company provided therapeutic beds and massage chairs, showcased flagship products, and set up an experience zone to boost international recognition and support global expansion.
• Relax The BackcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational specialty retailer chain and authorized Ceragem distributor with retail locations across the US including Alpharetta, Louisville, and other major cities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Human Touch: US-based premium massage chair and zero gravity recliner brand. Competes with Ceragem in department stores, specialty retail, and online channels; both target wellness-focused consumers seeking therapeutic-grade massage equipment.
• Infinity Massage Chairs: US premium massage chair brand featuring 3D/4D rollers, zero gravity, and air massage at mid-to-upper price tiers. Competes for the same affluent home wellness buyer as Ceragem's Pause series, with overlapping distribution in furniture and specialty retail.
• Osaki (Titan / Osaki Massage Chairs): Major US-distributed massage chair brand offering AI scanning, zero gravity, and thermal massage at price points of $1,500-$5,000. Directly competes with Ceragem's Pause M-series for the same home wellness consumer but at lower price tiers.
• Fuji Medical Instruments: Japanese manufacturer of massage chairs and medical therapeutic devices. Competes with Ceragem in the premium massage chair category globally and shares the Japan/Asia distribution footprint, making it a relevant cross-regional comparable.
• Cozzia: Massage chair and wellness equipment brand offering SL-track designs and AI-driven massage programs in the $2,000-$6,000 range. Overlaps with Ceragem's Pause M-series on feature set and target customer, distributed through similar online and specialty channels.
• Bodyfriend: Korean premium massage chair maker and direct head-to-head competitor, with similar AI scanning, thermal therapy, and FDA-style medical positioning. Operates globally and competes for the same affluent wellness consumer in Korea and US, making it the closest comparable peer.
• Real Relax: Mass-market massage chair competitor primarily sold via Amazon at $800-$2,500 price points. Represents the value-tier alternative to Ceragem's premium positioning, competing on accessibility rather than feature differentiation.
• Luraco Technologies: US-based maker of medical-grade massage chairs with FDA-cleared claims, similar to Ceragem's FDA Class II positioning. Targets both consumer and clinical/chiropractic channels, making it a direct competitor on regulatory positioning and feature set.

Broad incumbents

• Panasonic (Massage Chairs): Global consumer electronics incumbent with a massage chair line (e.g., EP-MA series) sold primarily in Asia. Competes with Ceragem in the massage chair category but as part of a much broader consumer electronics portfolio rather than a focused wellness brand.
• HoMedics: Mass-market wellness and personal care brand offering massage cushions, percussion massagers, and lower-tier massage chairs. Adjacent competitor for the home wellness consumer but positioned well below Ceragem's premium price tiers, making it a broader market reference rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ceragemusahq
• Facebookfacebook.com/CeragemNorthAmerica

Compliance15 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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