What Stimcare does

Stimcare, operating under parent entity Tortel Industries and headquartered in Dieulefit, France, develops and sells non-transdermal infrared patches for pain relief, recovery, and functional support. Its products are built on the patented eNOsyntex mineral-oxide platform, which reflects the body's own far-infrared emissions back to the wearer rather than delivering active ingredients or generating heat, supporting local microcirculation and muscle relaxation without drugs. The portfolio comprises four core patch lines — STIMCARE Sport (athletic recovery), STIMCARE Arthro (joint health), Stimcare Digest (digestive wellness), and STIMCARE Periods (menstrual pain relief) — plus accessories such as gripping sleeves, all manufactured in France and retailing from approximately €20.90 per box.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce through its multilingual website (French, English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese) with third-party retail distribution through Decathlon, pharmacies, parapharmacies, and wellness stores across France and Europe. Revenue is generated on a one-time purchase model with no disclosed subscription tier; pricing benefits from a free-shipping threshold at €80 and a 10% first-order discount via newsletter signup. Customer acquisition leans heavily on a community-led model anchored by elite trail-running ambassadors (Kilian Jornet, François D'Haene, Thibaut Baronian, Camille Bruyas, Judith Wyder, Léo Slemett, Rémi Bonnet) and event activations at UTMB, Golden Trail World Series, Zegama, French Throwdown, and CrossFit Games.

The company was founded by Arnaud Tortel following polar expeditions that informed the infrared recovery concept, with the underlying technology patented in 2018 after years of athlete-led testing. Stimcare remains privately held with a headcount of 1–10 employees, no disclosed venture funding, and no public revenue figures; it appears to be bootstrapped and founder-controlled. Coverage has included France 4 television, France Bleu radio, Le Dauphiné Libéré, and Running Attitude magazine, and limited clinical evidence (a study with trail runners during 21.6 km races measuring strength, proprioception, and subjective fatigue) has been published to support the product claims.

Name

Stimcare

Legal name

Stimcare (Tortel Industries)

Website

https://stimcareonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stimcare (Tortel Industries) is a France-based consumer health company that develops and sells patented non-transdermal infrared patches for athletic recovery, joint pain, digestive discomfort, and menstrual pain, distributed via DTC e-commerce and retailers including Decathlon across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Topical Pain Relief Patches

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrared Therapy (Infrared Sauna & Light Therapy) (HSADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Menstrual Pain Relief & Period Care Supplements (CRABAIAJ)

Keywords

• Infrared pain patches
• Muscle recovery patches
• Non-transdermal patches
• Joint pain relief
• Sports recovery products

Headquarters

HQ city

Dieulefit

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Infrared Patch Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of infrared patches through e-commerce website. Products include STIMCARE Sport (athletic recovery), STIMCARE Arthro (joint health), STIMCARE Periods (menstrual pain), and STIMCARE Digest (digestive support). Revenue generated through one-time product purchases with free shipping threshold.
2. Reseller/Distribution Revenue: Wholesale distribution through sports retailers, pharmacies, wellness stores, and fitness centers. The company actively recruits resellers in sports, health, and wellness sectors through their 'Devenir revendeur' program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stimcare develops, manufactures and sells non-transdermal infrared patches built on its patented eNOsyntex mineral-oxide technology, which reflects the body's own far-infrared rays to support local microcirculation, muscle relaxation and recovery. Its product line comprises four targeted patch families—Sport, Arthro, Digest and Periods—sold direct-to-consumer online and through sports retailers, pharmacies and wellness resellers.

Product overview

STIMCARE is a health and wellness company specializing in infrared patch technology for non-invasive, drug-free pain relief and recovery. The product portfolio centers on the eNOsyntex patented technology platform, which reflects the body's own infrared rays to support microcirculation and muscle recovery. The core offerings include four distinct patch lines: STIMCARE Sport for athletes, STIMCARE Arthro for joint health, Stimcare Digest for digestive wellness, and STIMCARE Periods for menstrual pain relief. All patches share the same fundamental infrared reflection technology while being marketed for different therapeutic applications. The company also offers accessories like gripping sleeves. Products are manufactured in France and sold primarily through the company's e-commerce platform, with distribution through retailers including Decathlon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STIMCARE Sport: Infrared patches designed specifically for athletes to support muscles and joints during exercise, offering non-invasive recovery without heating effects
• STIMCARE Arthro
• Stimcare Digest

Products and services

• STIMCARE Sport Patches Infrared reflection patches for athletes that reflect the body's own far-infrared rays to support muscles and joints during and after exercise; non-invasive, drug-free and non-heating.
• STIMCARE Arthro Patches Infrared patches formulated for joint health and arthro-related discomfort, supporting muscle and joint function for general health applications.
• Stimcare Digest Patches Infrared patches designed for digestive wellness, supporting digestive comfort and addressing digestive tension using non-transdermal, drug-free reflection technology.
• STIMCARE Periods Patches Infrared patches for menstrual pain relief, offering a drug-free, non-heating solution for period-related discomfort.
• Manchette Gripping Sleeves Gripping sleeves accessory designed to be used with STIMCARE patches, enhancing patch application and effectiveness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved recovery metrics observed in study with trail runners during 21.6km races measuring strength, proprioception, and subjective fatigue parameters

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DecathloncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor sports retailer distributing STIMCARE products through their stores and online platform. Products searchable under stimcare brand on decathlon.fr.
• France 4minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench television channel that has featured STIMCARE products in their programming.
• France BleuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench radio network that has interviewed STIMCARE founder Arnaud Tortel and featured the company.
• Le Dauphiné LibéréminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional newspaper that has covered STIMCARE company story and products.
• Running AttitudeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench trail running specialty retailer that features STIMCARE products.
• Elite Trail Runners (Kilian Jornet, François D'Haene, Thibaut Baronian, etc.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional athletes serving as brand ambassadors who use and promote STIMCARE products during competitions and on social media.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ThermaCare: GSK-owned heat-patch brand for muscle, joint and menstrual pain. Closest direct competitor in the consumer pain-relief patch category, sharing Stimcare's non-drug consumer positioning across similar use cases (Sport/recovery, Arthro/joint, Periods/menstrual).
• Tiger Balm: Iconic topical/ointment pain-relief brand sold globally through sports retailers and pharmacies. Comparable multi-use (muscle, joint) pain-relief positioning targeting athletes and general consumers.
• Salonpas (Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical): Global OTC pain-relief patch leader with similar drug-free patch SKUs across muscle, joint, and back pain. Comparable product format, distribution via pharmacies, and consumer audience.
• Icy Hot (Church & Dwight): Mass-market pain-relief patch and cream brand distributed in sporting goods and pharmacy channels. Targets the same consumer wallet for muscle recovery and joint pain as Stimcare Sport and Arthro.

Regional players

• KT Tape: Sports kinesiology tape distributed widely in US sporting goods retailers. Comparable drug-free, externally applied athlete-recovery product with strong event and team-sponsorship GTM akin to Stimcare's.

Broad incumbents

• Hyperice: Premium recovery-tech brand (Hypervolt, Normatec) widely used by professional athletes including many Stimcare ambassadors. Competes for the same athlete mindshare and recovery-budget though via electronic devices instead of patches.
• Therabody: Theragun-maker and broader wellness/recovery brand with athlete ambassador infrastructure comparable to Stimcare. Competes in the sport recovery category through devices rather than patches.

Emerging players

• Hapbee: Wearable technology brand using electromagnetic signals for sleep, recovery, and wellness without drugs. Comparable drug-free, non-transdermal positioning and overlap with Stimcare's recovery-oriented consumer.
• CBDMedic / Charlotte's Web: CBD-infused topical pain patches targeting athletes and consumers with chronic joint/muscle pain. Compete in the same OTC, drug-adjacent recovery patch category with a natural positioning.
• Kinesio (KT Tape / Kinesio Tex): Kinesiology tape brand widely used by athletes and physical therapists for muscle/joint support. Adjacent category with overlapping athlete audience and a drug-free, external-application mechanism resembling Stimcare's patch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stimcare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6vtez25ypwWplDX2sEKSYg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Stimcareonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stimcare
• Instagraminstagram.com/stimcare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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