See also: Massage Chair (Robot Chicken episode)
Massage chairs come in two main types.
Ergonomically designed chairs for positioning a person who will be receiving a massage, similar in function to a massage table. Chairs may be either stationary or portable models. Different chairs have different features, and many are adjustable to clients’ preferences and sizes. Massage therapists are able to offer on-site massage to many places of employment because of the portability of the massage chair.
Massage chairs are easier for the therapist to maneuver than massage tables, and clients do not need to disrobe to receive a chair massage. Due to these two factors, chair massage is often performed in settings such as corporate offices, outdoor festivals, shopping malls, and other public locations.
A robotic massage chair is a chair that contains internal electronic motors and gears designed to massage the person sitting in them. Most robotic massage chairs have some form of controller to vary the type, location, or intensity of massage.
Massaging chairs most frequently resemble recliners. There are many different types and brands, including office-style chairs that operate from internal batteries. A less expensive option is a separate massaging pad that may be used with an existing chair. Some popular brands are Family Inada, Omega, Kyokei, Human Touch, Sanyo, Panasonic, SHSS, OSIM, OTO, VGO, OGAWA.
Massaging chairs vary tremendously in price, style and intensity, from cheap "vibrate only" chairs to full intensity Shiatsu models for people who require as close to a real invigorating massage as possible.
In December, 2007 Sumo Air introduced the Sumo Air Inflatable Massage Chair through AirBedWarehouse.com and small retail stores in the Southern California area. The item is said to be as large as a Lazy Boy style chair with a vibrating massage feature.
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