What Sensory Tool House does

Sensory Tool House, LLC is a Washington State–domiciled specialty retailer that curates and sells sensory tools, sensory room equipment, and assistive technology products to individuals with sensory processing needs, educators and therapists, families and caregivers, and seniors. The company operates a single physical showroom at 5831 Lacey Blvd. SE, Lacey, WA, distinguished by an on-site sensory room with bubble wall and crash pad and a try-before-you-buy model, alongside a global Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront listing 582 products across 34 collections ranging from $2.99 fidget items to $3,050+ sensory swings. Distribution extends beyond retail through DSHS state contracting for Washington disability clients, ClassWallet vendor status for the Texas Education Agency SSES program, Shopify Collective dropshipping for catalog extension, MyRegistry.com gift registry integration, and a free BRIDGE Assistive Technology and Digital Literacy program serving Nisqually Tribal Land and Lewis, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties.

The business model is unit-priced retail and institutional sales with no subscription or licensing revenue; gift cards in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations support gifting, and institutional purchase orders are accepted. There is no proprietary technology platform — the company competes on curation, expertise (occupational therapist and case manager on staff), and a neurodivergent-led team with lived experience. Marketing relies on email membership, a community resource guide, an interactive product-matching quiz, earned media, and Chamber of Commerce engagement rather than paid acquisition at scale.

The company is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent holding company, and is led by Founder & CEO Katie McMurray (M.Ed., CDMS) alongside Interim CEO & Vice President Lauren Howard, supported by a team of approximately 17 named staff across purchasing, operations, clinical, and customer support functions.

Name

Sensory Tool House

Legal name

Sensory Tool House, LLC

Website

https://sensorytoolhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sensory Tool House is a Washington-based specialty retailer of sensory tools, assistive technology, and sensory room equipment, operating a single physical showroom in Lacey, WA and a Shopify e-commerce store serving individuals with sensory processing needs, educators, therapists, families, and seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sensory & Assistive Technology Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational Supplies & Learning Toys Retail (CRALAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accessibility & Assistive Learning Tools for Early Childhood (AAC, sensory supports) (EDACANAL)

Keywords

• Sensory tools retail
• Assistive technology products
• Sensory room equipment
• Weighted blankets fidget toys
• Special needs supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Lacey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Physical and online retail sales of sensory tools, toys, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment. Products range from fidget toys ($2.99) to heavy equipment like sensory swings ($3,050). Sells gift cards in $10-$100 denominations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sensory Tool House operates a physical retail showroom in Lacey, WA paired with a Shopify-powered e-commerce platform, selling 582+ curated sensory tools, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology products from third-party brands. The company offers a unique try-before-you-buy model with an on-site sensory room for nervous system regulation, gift wrapping, local pickup, and digital gift cards in $10-$100 denominations. Product range spans fidget tools ($2.99) to premium sensory swings ($3,050+), supplemented by institutional sales via DSHS contracting and the ClassWallet program for Texas educators.

Product overview

Sensory Tool House operates as a retail company offering sensory tools, sensory rooms, and sensory toys for individuals with sensory processing needs. Their portfolio spans 582 products across 34 collections including Adaptive Feeding, Balance and Spin, Bath/Health/Safety, Children's Books, Compression/Deep Pressure, Ear Protections/Sound Machines, Early Learning, Fidget Fun, Fine Motor, Jump/Bounce/Crash, Lights/Lighting, Oral Motor Chews, Regulation at Work, Seating/Furniture, Senior Support Tools, Sensory/Adaptive Clothing, Sensory Play, Sensory Room Favorites, Social Emotional, Speech/Language, Swings/Stands, Switch/Adaptive Technology, Tools For School, Visual Timers, Weighted Blankets, and Wiggle While You Sit. The company offers a unique in-store try-before-you-buy model with an on-site sensory room for regulation. Notable products include bubble walls (3ft wall-mounted and 4ft floor-standing with LED color-changing features), Harkla Sensory Compression Swings, weighted blankets (including Gravity Cooling Weighted Blanket), oral motor products (ARK Krypto-Bite necklaces, chewelry), fidget tools (ONO Rollers), and balance equipment (Special Supplies Spin Chairs). They also offer the free BRIDGE Assistive Technology and Digital Literacy program for Washington State residents. Their Shopify-powered e-commerce platform integrates with ClassWallet for educator purchases, Shopify Collective for third-party brand dropshipping, and the Playlearn App for bubble wall device control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards available in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations, allowing recipients to select their own sensory tools. Can be sent as digital gifts with optional message and scheduled delivery date.
• Bubble Walls with LED Color-Changing Lights Wall-mounted and floor-standing bubble walls providing visual and auditory sensory input, available in 3 ft and 4 ft sizes with 8 color options, multiple color-changing patterns and modes, and Playlearn App or remote control operation. Designed for sensory rooms, classrooms, bedrooms, or therapy spaces.
• Sensory Swings and Swing Frames Indoor/outdoor swing equipment including portable swing frames with 360-degree swivels, compression swings providing vestibular and proprioceptive input, and heavy-duty carpeted platform swings supporting up to 450 lbs, designed for schools, institutions, and home use.
• Weighted Blankets Weighted blankets including the Gravity Cooling Weighted Blanket with 100% Lyocell eucalyptus-derived cover, evenly distributed glass beads, and OEKO-TEX certification, simulating hugging sensation to promote relaxation and better sleep.
• Chewable Oral Motor Jewelry (Chewelry) Chewable jewelry necklaces such as the ARK Krypto-Bite available in 3 toughness levels (Standard, XT, XXT), providing safe oral sensory input for kids and adults who need to chew.
• Fidget and Senior Support Tools Whisper-quiet dual-cylinder fidget and massage tools such as the ONO Roller, available in aluminum, silicone, and acupressure variants, designed for stress relief and fine motor skill development for seniors and others.
• Balance and Spin Equipment Balance and spin products such as the Special Supplies Spin Chair with 360-degree swivel motion, ergonomic design with safety handle and anti-slip foot pad, designed for children ages 3-8 who need sensory integration support.
• BRIDGE Assistive Technology Program Free assistive technology and digital literacy program for residents on Nisqually Tribal Land and in Lewis, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties in Washington State, provided in partnership with bridge-at.com, connecting eligible individuals to assistive technology tools through grant funding.
• In-Store Sensory Room In-store sensory room available for nervous system regulation and reset, equipped with a bubble wall and crash pad, accessible to all customers at no charge as part of the retail experience.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shopify CollectiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party partner brand program through Shopify. Some products ship directly from partner brands. Return policies differ for partner-fulfilled items (30-day return window with supplier handling). Products marked as sold through Shopify Collective are not available in store.
• Thurston County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBusiness membership organization. Member benefits include networking, community connections, and local business support.
• Washington Retail AssociationminorOthersState retail industry association membership providing advocacy and support for retail businesses in Washington State.
• BRIDGE ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFREE Assistive Technology and Digital Literacy program serving Nisqually Tribal Land residents and Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor Counties in Washington State. Program connects eligible individuals to assistive technology tools through grant funding.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Mass-market marketplace carrying many of the same third-party sensory brands (Harkla, ARK, Gravity, Special Supplies) — competing primarily on price, selection, and Prime fulfillment rather than curation or expertise.
• Abilitations: School Specialty brand specializing in special needs and sensory products for the inclusive classroom — broader incumbent with overlapping catalog but serving a wider school-supply portfolio.
• School Specialty: Large incumbent distributor of K–12 supplies including special education and sensory products — competes broadly for institutional/educator spend that Sensory Tool House also targets via ClassWallet and DSHS.

Direct peers

• National Autism Resources: Specialty retailer focused on autism, sensory processing, ADHD, and special-needs tools and therapy equipment — overlapping catalog and customer base of educators, therapists, and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals.
• Flaghouse: Special-needs and adaptive products retailer serving schools, therapists, and families with sensory, motor, and assistive equipment — direct catalog overlap and similar institutional (school/therapy) sales motion.
• Fun and Function: Online and catalog retailer specializing in sensory integration, special needs, and pediatric therapy products for educators, therapists, and families — directly overlapping Sensory Tool House's product categories (swings, weighted items, fidgets, oral-motor) and target buyers.
• Harkla: Sensory and special-needs brand (e.g., compression swings) that both competes as a DTC retailer and supplies products sold by Sensory Tool House — directly comparable catalog and target customer.
• TFH Special Needs Toys: Retailer and manufacturer of sensory, calming, and special-needs toys for children and adults with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs — overlapping assortment and audience.
• Southpaw Enterprises: Manufacturer and supplier of sensory integration and pediatric therapy equipment for clinics, schools, and homes — overlapping institutional buyer base and product categories (swings, balance, vestibular).
• Achievement Products for Children: Specialty retailer of special-needs and sensory tools, equipment, and toys for children and adults — comparable assortment and direct-to-family/therapist customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sensorytoolhouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sensory-tool-house-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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