Archive for March, 2010

Which Massage Chair is Most Intense?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

We get this question ALOT at our showroom and over the phone when folks inquire about a massage chair.

I want to start by saying intensity is very subjective.  A chair that I may feel is very intense, another person may not feel is intense enough.  So, what I will share with you in this blog post is what my experience has been and the feedback that I have gotten from many customers.

Panasonic massage chairs have been known to offer a bit more of an aggressive massage overall compared to others.  They have Junetsu rollers that really get into the musculature and can be quite intense.  However, saying that, I have put some people on that chair fearing that it will overpower them and they have loved it, so again, who is to say!

Human Touch massage chairs are much the same way. I, personally, think that they are quite intense, generally speaking, but some folks who claim to be very delicate, sit in a Human Touch chair and find it “just right.”It is so hard to say. A lot of the nicer chairs have an intensity adjustment, just in case the chair is too intense for one person in the family or too light for another family member.

The other point that I would like to bring up about intensity is that the chair will be perceived to be more intense if it happens to roll over or work some areas on a person’s back that is already very tight, in spasm, or have trigger points throughout.  These are conditions that are most likely already firing pain signals but then with the added pressure from the massage seem to bring more awareness to the person.  This doesn’t necessarily mean that that chair in particular is not right for you; it just means that the chair is actually working out the areas that deserved to be worked the most, to decrease that sensitivity.    Hope this helps when it comes to deciding what chair is best for you!

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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2 Week Old Inada Sogno Massage Chair Available NOW

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

I just received an Inada Sogno massage chair (in slate color) in exchange for another chair, from a client. It is only 2 weeks old and is in pristine condition. I have it in the back of my showroom, boxed and ready to ship. It has a 3 year full comprehensive on-site warranty with it. These exchanged or returned Inada Sognos are few and far between. If you want it, call us right away before someone else grabs it. You can call me personally at 801-651-2026 or call the showroom at 801-417-8240. Needless to say, the Sogno is our best selling massage chair. I can’t give you the price in this blog, but I can say that you would save over $1000 below the retail price. I knew that would get your attention! So, if you are interested, give me a call.

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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Human Touch HT-5005 Massage Chair Almost Finished!

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

I just heard from Human Touch that their HT-5005 massage chair is being phased out and the only color they have left is ivory. The black and espresso colors are sold out and will not be replenished. So, if you don’t like ivory, I’d look at another model altogether. If you are looking for something in a similar price range, i.e. between $1000-$2000, I might suggest the Human Touch HT-5040 or the HT-3300. Great chairs at very reasonable prices. Of course, they are not as feature-rich as more expensive chairs, but they are perfect for that price range. Human Touch also has a great customer service department should anything go wrong with your chair. These chairs have a 1 year comprehensive/5 year chasis warranty.

FYI, we just bumped up the price of our Panasonic 30007 massage chair from $3999 to $4299 to accommodate the price increase at our end from Panasonic. These chairs are backordered, but when they come in they will sell for more than they have in the past…so buyer beware!

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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Aren’t We The Popular Ones!!

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

We just received another phone call from a massage chair owner who purchased his massage chair from another online website store. We get these calls all the time and you’d be surprised to know that they call us for customer support. Why, you ask? Because they can’t get a response from the online store they bought the chair from. They said that they had no trouble getting support when they wanted to buy the chair, but were having a “dickens of a time” (is there such a phrase!?!?) getting a hold of someone at their online store of choice when they had an after-purchase problem or wanted to get some help with the chair they purchased.

We get these calls all the time…and I am not exaggerating! Steffanie handles most of the website and showroom calls and she gets calls like this almost weekly. We find ourselves explaining things about the massage chair to the client that they didn’t know and couldn’t find answers to. We find ourselves referring clients to the manufacturers for warranty help. We find ourselves getting calls like this all the time. Now…don’t be me wrong. I don’t mind! But it concerns me, and it should concern you, the prospective massage chair buyer, that customer support AFTER the sale is often so weak.

We have certainly taken this lesson to heart and do what we can to reassure you that you are making a good decision when you buy from Massage-Chair-Relief.com. We will even give you our personal cell numbers at the time of the sale so that you can always get a hold of someone should you have a concern. We want you to have complete peace of mind when you spend this much money on an online product. I know a lot of folks are hesitant, at best, buying a product of this high a price online. Many of you have heard horror stories of online fraud and rip-offs. Well, I have personally been ripped off online, and the taste of those experiences linger in my mouth and gut for a long time. So we, as a company, are bound and determined to make sure that your buying experience is phenomenal. And, should you ever bump into a problem we will take care of it ASAP.

Feel free to call me or Steffanie, my showroom manager, if you have any questions or inquiries. My personal cell number is 801-651-2026. Steffanie’s is 801-680-4229. We are always at your disposal.

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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