Lighthouse Medical

What Lighthouse Medical does

Lighthouse Medical is a privately held Canadian medical equipment distributor headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia, founded in 2013 and operating as a BC-owned national distribution center. The company aggregates specialty medical and rehabilitation equipment from multiple international manufacturers — Thomashilfen (Germany), Proactive Medical, Mangar (UK), Comfortmedic (Canada), LiftUp, CircleSpecialty, Smoothtoe, and BedTech — and distributes them to the Canadian market. Its product portfolio spans pediatric rehabilitation (positioning car seats, mobility aids, special needs mattresses, adaptive strollers, pediatric bathing equipment), long-term and acute care (patient lifts, specialty mattresses, falls management systems, assisted bathing systems), and homecare categories (compression socks, powered bath lifts, hip protectors). The flagship technical offering is the Thevo specialty mattress line featuring licensed MiS Micro-Stimulation® technology, which addresses sleep disorders in patients with neurological conditions including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, and ADHD.

The company generates revenue through three primary channels: a Shopify-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with quote-based pricing, a specialist retailer network for pediatric products that require professional fitting, and direct dealer sales to long-term care and acute care facilities via inquiry-based quotes. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all SKUs display contact-based pricing and customers request quotes through web forms. The business operates on a "cycle of care" philosophy targeting both patients/residents and their caregivers, with marketing supported by clinical documentation, blog content segmented for families and healthcare professionals, and a bilingual (English/French) storefront. The company has no disclosed leadership team, no disclosed investors or funding history, no patents or trademarks, and no financial disclosure — operating as an independently owned, founder-led private enterprise serving Canadians nationwide since 2013.

Name

Lighthouse Medical

Legal name

Lighthouse Medical

Website

https://lighthousemedicalltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lighthouse Medical is a BC-owned Canadian medical equipment distributor, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Coquitlam, that distributes specialty rehabilitation, long-term care, and pediatric products from international manufacturers across Canada via e-commerce, specialist retailers, and dealer networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment Distribution

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

Keywords

• Medical equipment distribution
• Patient rehabilitation products
• Specialty therapeutic mattresses
• Pediatric mobility equipment
• Long-term care solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution Sales: Lighthouse Medical generates revenue through the distribution and sale of medical rehabilitation equipment including pediatric products, patient lifts, mattresses, bathing systems, and compression products. Products are sold through specialist retailers, direct e-commerce, and dealer networks across Canada.
2. Specialist Retailer Partnerships: For pediatric rehabilitation products, Lighthouse Medical works through specialist retailers who provide proper fitting services. The company serves as a distribution hub connecting international manufacturers with Canadian care facilities and retailers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lighthouse Medical distributes specialty medical, rehabilitation, and patient care equipment to Canadian customers across pediatric rehab, long-term/acute care, and homecare settings. It represents international manufacturers (Thomashilfen, Proactive Medical, Comfortmedic, Mangar, CircleSpecialty, LiftUp, Smoothtoe, BedTech) selling through its Shopify e-commerce site, specialist retailers, and direct facility channels. The portfolio covers specialty mattresses, patient lifts, bathing systems, falls management, pediatric mobility/car seats, compression therapy, and adjustable bed frames.

Product overview

Lighthouse Medical is a BC-owned medical equipment distributor serving Canadians since 2013. Their portfolio consists of multiple product categories across pediatric rehabilitation, long-term care, and homecare settings. The core product lines include: (1) Thevo specialty mattresses (ThevoCalm for Parkinson's, ThevoVital for Alzheimer's/dementia, ThevoautoActive for pressure relief, ThevoRelief for pain care, ThevoFlex for wheelchair users, ThevoSleepingstar for children with special needs) featuring MiS Micro-Stimulation technology; (2) Protekt patient lift equipment including sit-to-stand lifts, full body lifts, and portable/foldable options ranging from 350-600 lb capacity; (3) Emergency lifting devices including Mangar inflatable cushions and RAIZER II lifting chair; (4) ComfortMedic Canadian-made bathing systems; (5) Pediatric products including positioning car seats (Hercules Small, Defender Reha Seat), gait trainers, adaptive strollers, and bathing equipment; (6) Falls management systems combining prevention monitoring, hip protection (SAFEHIP), and recovery products; (7) Smoothtoe compression therapy products; and (8) adjustable bed frames (BTX 4). The company distributes products from brands including Thomashilfen, CircleSpecialty, Proactive Medical, Mangar, LiftUp, and Comfortmedic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ThevoCalm Parkinson's Mattress
• ThevoVital Alzheimer's / Dementia Care Mattress
• ThevoautoActive Pressure Relief Mattress
• ThevoRelief Pain Relief Mattress
• ThevoFlex Wheelchair User Mattress
• ThevoSleepingstar Children's Special Needs Mattress
• BTX 4 Adjustable Bed Frame
• Protekt 600 Sit-to-Stand Lift
• Protekt 500 Sit-to-Stand Lift
• Protekt 600 Full Body Lift
• Protekt 500 Full Body Lift
• Protekt DASH Standing Transfer Aid
• Protekt All-in-One Patient Lift
• Protekt Take-A-Long Electric Patient Lift
• Protekt Aire 9900 Low Air Loss Mattress System
• Hercules Small Rehab Booster Seat
• Defender Reha Seat
• ComfortMedic Assisted Bathing Systems
• Mangar Emergency Lifting Cushions (Eagle, Elk, Camel)

Quantifiable outcome

• MiS Micro-Stimulation technology shown to reduce nighttime immobility and back discomfort in Parkinson's patients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ThomashilfencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of pediatric rehabilitation equipment including car seats, strollers, and wheelchairs. Lighthouse Medical distributes Thomashilfen products in Canada. Key products include the Hercules Small rehab booster seat and various mobility aids.
• ComfortmediccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian manufacturer of assisted bathing systems specifically designed for Canadian care facilities. Lighthouse Medical represents Comfortmedic's line of assisted bathing systems featuring safety features for residents and caregivers.
• Proactive MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of patient lifting equipment and slings. Lighthouse Medical distributes Proactive Medical products in Canada including Protekt brand lifts and patient slings.
• MangarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK manufacturer of bathing aids and lifting cushions. Lighthouse Medical distributes Mangar products including the Surfer Bather Lift and Leg Lifter.
• CircleSpecialtyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of specialty medical equipment. Lighthouse Medical distributes CircleSpecialty products in Canada.
• LiftUpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of lifting equipment. Lighthouse Medical distributes LiftUp products in Canada.
• SmoothtoecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompression sock manufacturer. Lighthouse Medical distributes Smoothtoe compression products in Canada, including graduated compression socks in various styles and compression levels (15-20 mmHg, 20-30 mmHg).
• BedTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of adjustable bed frames. BedTech BTX 4 Adjustable Beds are distributed through Lighthouse Medical's online portal and through local retailers in Canada.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Largest privately-held medical supply manufacturer and distributor in North America. Overlaps with Lighthouse on patient care, mobility, and bathing categories but operates at incomparably broader scale and product breadth.
• Arjo: Swedish-listed manufacturer specializing in patient handling, hygiene, and pressure injury prevention — directly overlapping with Lighthouse's patient lift, bathing, and specialty mattress categories. Operates as a global incumbent in the same clinical niches.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Major DME manufacturer offering patient lifts, beds, mobility aids, and respiratory products. Comparable product overlap with Lighthouse's lift and bed portfolio but as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• AdaptHealth: Large US-listed DME distributor with national footprint across sleep, respiratory, and mobility products. Comparable distribution model but at vastly greater scale, serving similar patient/customer populations across homecare and chronic conditions.
• Invacare: Long-established DME manufacturer of wheelchairs, patient lifts, beds, and respiratory products. Comparable across multiple Lighthouse categories (mobility, lifts, beds) as a broad incumbent with manufacturer-led distribution.

Direct peers

• Performance Health: Distributor of rehabilitation, recovery, and assistive products to healthcare professionals and consumers. Comparable specialty DME distribution model serving physical therapy, long-term care, and homecare markets.
• RehabMart: US-based online specialty retailer of DME including pediatric rehab, patient lifts, mattresses, and mobility aids. Closely comparable business model to Lighthouse's e-commerce-plus-quote-request distribution approach across overlapping product categories.
• Wellwise by Shoppers Drug Mart: Canadian retail health and mobility products banner under Loblaw/Shoppers. Comparable as a Canadian multi-channel DME retailer offering mobility aids, compression, and homecare products to families and facilities.
• Motion (formerly Shoppers HomeHealthCare): Canada's largest specialty DME retailer with national footprint selling patient lifts, mobility aids, and homecare products. Directly comparable to Lighthouse as a Canadian DME distributor serving both consumer and institutional buyers across similar product categories.

Others

• Thomashilfen: German pediatric rehabilitation equipment manufacturer whose products Lighthouse distributes in Canada. Relevant as both a key supplier (channel relationship) and a potential competitor if Thomashilfen establishes direct Canadian operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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