Massage Chair Glossary

A feature that gently blows fresh air from small vents in the headrest to facilitate healthy oxygen intake

Mimics Swedish massage by inflating and deflating in a variety of methods and speeds to press the muscles and connective tissues; airbag sections can typically work independently or in unison.

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Use your phone or Bluetooth device to create your own world of relaxation.

Allows users to connect their Bluetooth-capable mobile device to the massage chair in order to stream their own music wirelessly

Detects the position of your body in the chair and targets specific areas of your body, such as the shoulders or calves, in order to deliver an accurate massage

Lights on the side of the chair illuminate to set the mood.

Chromotherapy uses color spectrum to help balance one’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental energy. Special programmed light therapy sequences help you wake up or wind down and can be combined with the perfect massage.

Rollers combine with oscillating movement and compression air cells to simulate hands gently relieving tension and pain.

General massage technique consisting of rhythmic squeezing and pressure on muscles used to loosen the tissues

A combination of chair movements and massage techniques to stretch the spine, opening up areas prone to compression on the human body.

Any type of massage therapy performed with more pressure; encourages the muscles to relax, relieves general aches and pains, and stimulates the circulatory system

Specific massage technique that helps muscle or connective tissue that has been injured or otherwise compromised; used to break up scar tissue, release adhesions where muscle or tissue layers have stuck together, or separate chronically tense muscle fibers

4 node traveling back mechanism delivers shiatsu, kneading, tapping, and knocking massage techniques

Activate your massage programs by using this simple hands-free voice command feature.

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Negative ions are emitted near the air you breathe for cleaner air intake.

J-Track (or Flex Track) combines the neck-to-glutes coverage of an L-track with the superior stretching capabilities of an S-Track, for both maximum coverage and stretch capabilities.

Involves alternating and intermittent compression of the tissue, either by grasping it or compressing it against underlying bony surfaces

L-Track follows the natural curve of your back, then extends to your gluteus muscle group, for a more complete massage.

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Heating modules located in the lower back of the chair provide a soothing sensation and loosen your muscles to better prepare your body for the massage.

Reclined position that effectively stretches and decompresses the lower back area to relieve pain and tension

Near Flat Reclining S-Track

A metronome-based movement to provide the classic rocking chair feeling, for soothing relaxation.

Massage chair roller track that extends from the neck through the lumbar region and conforms to the spine’s natural “S” shape

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A form of Japanese bodywork based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine; shiatsu means “finger pressure”, and techniques include massages with fingers, thumbs, feet and palms; assisted stretching; and joint manipulation and mobilization

The sound menu is right on the remote to envelope yourself in soundscapes that are designed to help you relax.

Most common type of massage that involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles; this is combined with movement of the joints; four common strokes are effleurage, petrissage, friction, and tapotement

A variation of kneading with the added back and forth motion as the sweeping action happens.

Syner-D tandem back mechanisms mimic the human hands of 2 masseuses, in choreographed rhythm from your neck to your glutes.

A light percussion (or tapotement) movement that imitates fingers tapping on the back and shoulder muscles

Full triple rollers per foot create the most Reflexology coverage available in any massage chair sending therapeutic relief throughout your body.

Advanced heat in the foot, the lumbar, and in the back massage nodes deliver unmatched heat therapy.

Advanced body scanning customizes the massage experience for each user.

The footrest mechanically extends,  then retracts, in order to create a custom length set to the user’s legs.

The chair reclines back just beyond horizontal, reversing the gravitational force on your back to the point where gravity assists with spinal correction.

Gentle twisting of the waist assists in stretching which helps increase range of movement.

Zero Gravity elevates your feet up over your heart to improve overall circulation and reduces gravitational force on your spine for a sense of weightlessness.