What Wellsystem does

Wellsystem, a brand of JK-International GmbH within the Germany-based JK Group, designs, manufactures, and sells professional overwater hydrojet massage systems and full-body red light / near-infrared photobiomodulation therapy devices. Its product portfolio spans three tiers — consumer/professional hydrojet beds (WaveTouch, HydroWave Bed, RelaxPlus), medical-grade Class IIa therapeutic massage systems (MedWave Touch, Medical Plus, Medical), and the RedWave red-light therapy line (RedWave Plus, RedWave Plus Booth, RedWave Pure) — supported by add-on modules such as the Spa Complete multisensory system and a Windows-based PC-Software for program and credit management. The core technology rests on proprietary hydrojet water-jet mechanics combined with precisely calibrated LED arrays delivering 630 nm, 660 nm, and 850 nm wavelengths for cellular photobiomodulation.

The company operates a B2B enterprise sales model targeting fitness studios, wellness and spa operators, luxury hotels, physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, and emerging longevity and biohacking facilities. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts, no public price list, and sales are facilitated through direct enterprise field sales, an authorized international partner network spanning 50+ countries across six continents, and active participation in industry trade shows across hospitality, fitness, and therapy. Customers include Kempinski, Hilton, Hyatt, Fitness First, ThermeGroup, and the longevity concept Hale.Now.

Wellsystem is headquartered in Windhagen, Germany, where it operates alongside four JK Group production sites; all products are designed and manufactured in Germany. As a privately held subsidiary of JK Group (founded 1927), Wellsystem does not disclose revenue or funding data and operates without external investment. Its strategic focus is on positioning Made-in-Germany wellness hardware at the intersection of professional recovery, medical-grade therapy, and consumer-facing longevity applications.

Name

Wellsystem

Legal name

JK-International GmbH

Website

https://wellsystem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wellsystem, a brand of Germany's JK-International GmbH, designs and manufactures German-made overwater hydrojet massage systems and full-body red light photobiomodulation therapy devices, selling primarily to fitness studios, spas, luxury hotels, physiotherapy clinics, and longevity facilities across 50+ countries via B2B enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Wellness & Medical Massage Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Hot/Cold Contrast Therapy (Hot Tubs, Plunge Pools & Hydrotherapy) (HSADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrotherapy & Thermal Spa Services (Sauna/Steam/Hot Tubs) (HSALAFAF), Aquatic Physical Therapy & Hydrotherapy (HSADAIAL)

Keywords

• Hydrojet massage systems
• Red light therapy
• Photobiomodulation devices
• Wellness equipment
• Medical massage beds

Headquarters

HQ city

Windhagen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Hydrojet Massage Systems: Sale of professional overwater massage beds and systems to fitness studios, wellness facilities, hotels, spas, and healthcare providers. Products include multiple tiers from entry-level RelaxEasy to premium WaveTouch and MedWave Touch medical devices. One-time capital purchase model typical for B2B equipment sales.
2. Hardware Sales - Red Light Therapy Devices: Sale of professional red light therapy equipment including RedWave Plus, RedWave Pure, and RedWave Plus Booth systems. Premium pricing for medical-grade photobiomodulation equipment with pricing varying by configuration and features.
3. Accessories and Add-ons: Sales of optional accessories including Spa Complete multisensory systems, water cooling options, and other add-on features for base massage systems.
4. Professional Services and Training: Professional training services for operators and teams to maximize potential of wellsystem Smart Wellness applications. Technical service and support for installed base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wellsystem designs, develops, and manufactures professional hydrojet overwater massage systems and red light/photobiomodulation therapy devices for B2B customers. The hydrojet portfolio spans consumer, professional, and Class IIa medical device tiers, while the RedWave line delivers full-body red light and near-infrared therapy. Products are sold to fitness studios, wellness facilities, hotels, spas, physiotherapy practices, and longevity centers globally.

Product overview

Wellsystem offers two core product lines: hydrojet over-water massage systems and red light/photobiomodulation therapy devices. The hydrojet portfolio spans consumer, professional, and medical (Class IIa) tiers. Consumer/professional models include WaveTouch (premium with 3D shoulder massage and NFC), HydroWave Bed (home design with app control and infrared heat), and RelaxPlus (mid-range with 3 programs). Medical-grade models comprise MedWave Touch (top-tier with touch display, NFC, physician-developed programs), Medical Plus (6 therapeutic programs, chip card), and Medical (base therapeutic model). The RedWave line delivers full-body red light and near-infrared photobiomodulation: RedWave Plus (4,416 LEDs, bed form, Scandinavian White/Matt Black), RedWave Plus Booth (adds vibration training), and RedWave Pure (award-winning LED variant). Add-on modules include Spa_Complete (multisensory chromotherapy, sound, aromatherapy for WaveTouch/MedwaveTouch) and PC-Software (Windows-based program management and credit system control). All products are designed, developed, and manufactured in Germany by JK Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RedWave Plus: Professional red light therapy device with over 4,400 high-performance LEDs combining red light and deep-penetrating near-infrared for full-body photobiomodulation.
• RedWave Plus Booth
• RedWave Pure
• WaveTouch
• MedWave Touch
• Medical Plus
• Medical
• RelaxPlus
• HydroWave Bed
• Spa Complete

Products and services

• wellsystem RedWave Plus A professional full-body red light therapy bed combining over 4,416 high-performance LEDs with red light (630 nm + 660 nm) and near-infrared (850 nm) wavelengths for photobiomodulation. Supports regeneration, performance, longevity, and general well-being. Features ergonomic liege surface, silent cooling, and intuitive glass-display operation. Available in Matt Black and Scandinavian White finishes.
• wellsystem RedWave Plus Booth A full-body application booth combining red light, near-infrared, and Vibra Shape vibration training in a single booth. Simulates 20,000 steps in 10 minutes while delivering photobiomodulation therapy. Features 32 red light lamps (peak 620 nm), 300 red light high-performance LEDs (660 nm), and 300 near-infrared high-performance LEDs (850 nm). Includes 3D sound with Bluetooth, surround cooling, aroma fragrance, and voice guide.
• wellsystem RedWave Pure Full LED-based red light therapy system using 4,416 high-performance LEDs, red light (630 nm + 660 nm), and near-infrared (850 nm) with 10-20 minute recommended application time. Awarded the German Design Award and available in Matt Black and Scandinavian White finishes.
• wellsystem WaveTouch Premium over-water hydrojet massage bed with a 10-inch touch display, worldwide unique 3D shoulder massage, NFC interface for credit and program transfer, and optional Spa-Haube for color, sound, and light stimulation. Features 5 pre-installed massage programs, multi-stage intensity (1-10), adjustable massage speed, and adjustable body length. Liege surface: 2,080 x 800 mm. Maximum user weight: 210 kg.
• wellsystem HydroWave Bed Design-oriented over-water hydrojet massage bed with integrated deep infrared heat. Features 4 pre-installed massage programs, 4 massage techniques, smartphone app control (iOS/Android), and individually configurable design (fabric: anthracite or beige; decor panel: white, black, or walnut; base: white or black). Liege surface: 2,080 x 1,190 mm. Water temperature: 25-50 degrees C with adjustable infrared heat temperature.
• wellsystem RelaxPlus Hydrojet massage bed offering various massage techniques, 3 pre-installed massage programs, individually adjustable speed and body length (S/M/L). Features chip card storage for massage programs and credits. Liege surface: 2,080 x 800 mm. Anthracite metallic finish. Maximum user weight: 210 kg.
• wellsystem MedWave Touch Class IIa medical device - a therapeutic over-water hydrojet massage system featuring a large touch display for precise treatment, physician-developed therapy programs, 3D shoulder massage, and NFC interface for patient programs and credits. 5 therapeutic massage programs, multi-stage intensity (1-20), adjustable massage speed and body length/shoulder width in cm. Liege surface: 2,080 x 800 mm. High-gloss white finish.
• wellsystem Medical Plus Class IIa medical device for therapeutic over-water hydrojet massage. Offers 6 pre-installed therapeutic massage programs, 5 massage techniques (parallel, mirror-image, circle, parallel-stroke), adjustable back length (45-65 cm from C7-S1), and chip card storage for programs and credits. Liege surface: 1,950 x 800 mm. Silver finish.
• wellsystem Medical Class IIa medical device - a therapeutic over-water hydrojet with selectable massage areas, individually adjustable pressure strength, massage types, and treatment times. Features mirror-image massage and impulse massage techniques, with chip card storage for programs and credits. Liege surface: 1,950 x 800 mm. Silver finish.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 400% increased blood circulation in treated areas
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• JK GroupcoreOthersWellsystem is a brand under JK Group - a globally leading company for longevity, wellbeing, and healthcare with nearly 100 years of experience and technological excellence. JK Group develops innovative premium products Made in Germany, setting new standards in regeneration, wellbeing, and health through pioneering light research and continuous innovation.
• Hale.NowflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHale.Now, founded by Miriam Zech, is a Berlin-based longevity and regeneration concept that has chosen wellsystem RedWave as their technology partner for photobiomodulation. Operating 9 locations with planned Germany-wide expansion in 2026, Hale.Now represents wellsystem's flagship customer partnership in the emerging longevity market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TechnoGym: Premium global fitness and wellness equipment manufacturer serving hotels, fitness chains, and rehabilitation centers. Comparable as a broader incumbent supplying premium wellness facilities, the same customer segments Wellsystem sells into.
• Power Plate: Global manufacturer of whole-body vibration training equipment used in fitness, wellness, and rehabilitation. Comparable to Wellsystem's RedWave Plus Booth (which integrates vibration training) and to the broader fitness/recovery equipment category.
• Gymna: Belgian manufacturer of physiotherapy tables, therapy equipment, and rehabilitation devices. Comparable as a European physiotherapy-equipment peer addressing the same physiotherapy/rehab customer segments.
• BTL Industries: Large medical-aesthetic and physiotherapy equipment manufacturer offering shockwave, laser, and electromagnetic-therapy devices used in clinics and med-spas. Comparable as a medical-grade device peer targeting physiotherapists and wellness clinics.
• Chattanooga (DJO Global): Broad-line manufacturer of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and recovery equipment sold to clinics and hospitals. Comparable for the medical massage/treatment side of Wellsystem's portfolio and its clinical distribution.

Emerging players

• LightStim: Manufacturer of LED red light therapy devices for skincare, pain relief, and wellness applications. Comparable to Wellsystem RedWave in underlying PBM technology and overlapping wellness use cases.
• Joovv: Direct-to-consumer and prosumer red light therapy brand offering whole-body PBM panels and beds. Closest peer to Wellsystem's RedWave line in product category, with a different go-to-market (consumer-first vs. B2B).
• Mito Red Light: Direct-to-consumer red light therapy panel and bed brand. Comparable PBM technology peer for Wellsystem RedWave, focused on consumer/prosumer channels.

Direct peers

• HydroMassage: U.S. manufacturer of water-massage beds and therapy products for fitness, spa, and chiropractic channels. Closest direct competitor to Wellsystem's Hydrojet line in terms of product category and B2B go-to-market.
• Gharieni: German-based manufacturer of premium spa, wellness, and medical wellness equipment (treatment tables, hydrotherapy, PBM). Competes head-to-head with Wellsystem in luxury hotel and spa B2B channels across Europe and globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Wellsystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wellsystem-gmbh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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