Capsix and Earthlite partner to bring AI-powered, touchless treatments to the professional wellness market.
The future of massage has a new distribution channel. Capsix, a Lyon, France-based leader in robotic massage technology, and Earthlite LLC, the world’s premier manufacturer of wellness treatment tables, have announced a strategic distribution and co-development agreement, Spa Business — a move that signals robotic treatments are no longer a novelty, but a viable spa business tool.
Under the agreement, Earthlite will serve as the exclusive distributor of Capsix’s iYU robotic massage system across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, with availability extending through Earthlite’s premium brand, Living Earth Crafts. Leisureopportunities
At the centre of the partnership is the iYU — an AI-powered robotic massage system designed by PhD engineers, physiotherapists, and wellness experts, capable of delivering personalised massages with consistent quality and measurable outcomes.
For spa operators, the business case is practical. The iYU is positioned to help businesses overcome space, staffing, and financial challenges —three pressure points that have only intensified across the industry post-pandemic. Earthlite CEO Rod Derifield told European Spa Magazine ,” the technology addresses a growing market need — specifically, situations where a treatment from a massage therapist is not a viable option, while making clear that nothing replaces the value of human touch.
Capsix CEO François Eyssautier added that the partnership taps into a trusted distribution network and shares a commitment to expanding access to touchless wellness solutions worldwide, intending to set new benchmarks that combine AI and robotic technology with human-centric, evidence-based design.
For spa and wellness businesses evaluating their next service investment, this partnership offers something increasingly rare: a technology-forward solution backed by an established equipment brand — and a clear path to implementation.
