Innovation meets well-being: Interview with Toni Hanekom, founder and CEO of WellTech

South Africa’s wellness industry is entering a new era where science, technology, and accessibility work together to improve how people recover and stay healthy. In this Executive Forecast interview, Toni Hanekom shares how WellTech is bringing evidence-based wellness technologies — including roboSculptor — to the African market.

Key insights from the conversation:

• WellTech was founded to make wellness more accessible, practical, and scientifically grounded
• roboSculptor was selected for its ability to provide private, touchless treatments that respect cultural and personal preferences
• The technology is designed to support therapists and physiotherapists rather than replace them
• WellTech distributes only FDA- and EU-certified devices backed by clinical research
• Local engineering, training, servicing, and compliance support make adoption seamless for partners

“RoboSculptor is not just about technology. It is about improving people’s lives and making the wellness industry more inclusive and sustainable.”
— Toni Hanekom, founder and CEO of WellTech