Pause Expands Partnership with Aescape, Introducing AI-Powered Massage to More Studios Nationwide

Pause Studio, the modern recovery and wellness destination, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Aescape, the company redefining massage with AI-powered technology. Following a successful pilot in Los Angeles — which drew coverage from The Los Angeles Times, KTLA, The Hollywood Reporter, and Goop, and even visits from notable stars like Kristen Bell — Aescape is now expanding across Pause’s growing national footprint.

Beginning October 1, the service will be available at Pause Studio City, West Hollywood, Brentwood, and East Cobb (Atlanta), with West Nashville and Overland Park following later this fall. Several more studios are preparing to launch the amenity before year’s end, with continued rollouts planned in 2026.

The integration brings Aescape’s autonomous massage experience into Pause’s suite of evidence-based therapies including float, contrast, cryotherapy, IV drips, and more, giving members and guests the ability to pair massage with other transformational wellness services in one visit.

Meeting Rising Demand

For the past three years, massage has been the number one most requested service in Pause’s annual client survey. With Aescape, Pause is not only answering that demand but elevating it by introducing a one-of-a-kind, high-tech massage experience that feels both premium and deeply personal. Guests can step out of an Aescape session and right into a float, contrast, or cryotherapy service, creating multi-layered recovery rituals that can’t be found anywhere else.

Unlike traditional massage offerings that can be inconsistent or hard to book, Aescape provides a private, on-demand, and customizable experience that aligns with Pause’s mission: making transformational wellness both elevated and within reach.

How Aescape Works

Aescape’s massage table uses robotic arms and AI-driven body scanning to deliver a customized session, beginning with a 3D scan that collects over a million data points to target muscles with precision. Guests remain in full control of their experience, adjusting preferences like pressure and focus areas using an interactive touchscreen. Through this expanded partnership, Aescape sessions will integrate directly into Pause’s packages and memberships, ensuring a seamless journey across services.

Leadership Quotes

“At Pause, we’re always listening to our community and evolving our offerings to match their needs,” said John Klein, CEO of Pause Studio. “Massage has consistently been the top request from our clients, and through our partnership with Aescape, we’re introducing it in a way that feels premium yet approachable, and deeply complementary to the other transformative experiences that make Pause unique.”

“The response to our pilot at Pause was extraordinary, from sold-out sessions to press coverage to celebrity visits. The team at Pause leaned in and got results. It proved what we believed all along: Pause is a perfect partner to help us scale this experience nationally,” said Eric Litman, Founder & CEO of Aescape.