one of the first massage chairs endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Click to see the price.

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Product Description

Panasonic massage loungers are the first chairs to be approved by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the largest professional association in the world representing doctors of chiropractic. Recognizing the many health benefits of regular massage, the ACA found that Panasonic massage chairs provide outstanding deep-tissue relief, which can temporarily relax tense muscles, offering an ideal complement to chiropractic manipulation. The RealPro Elite Massage Lounger uses Body Scan technology to deliver a massage that's personalized for your body. You'll also get 185 square inches of back massage. When you sit down, pressure sensors on the massage heads scan your back for 20 seconds and then locate the tops of your shoulders. The massage is then contoured to your spine's curvature for a tight and proper massage. A total of 33 air bags (that's 614 square inches of air massage!) work together, pressing and squeezing tired muscles, to relax multiple parts of the lower body. As they simultaneously inflate and deflate in varying patterns and speeds, the tension in your seat, hips, thighs, calves, shins and feet miraculously dissipates. The RealPro Elite Massage Lounger has four 14-minute and one 5-minute pre-programmed massages varying in intensity. They include: Shiatsu - Firm style of massage that includes squeezing and finger pressure; Deep - Slow kneading will relax tight muscles; Swedish - A softer massage for a tired body; Stretch - General program that uses a variety of massage movements; Quick - Incorporates most of the massage techniques in a wonderful 5-minute massage. Six programs (Four 14-minute pre-programs, one 5-minute quick program and one 14-minute self program) can be personalized and saved for three people. The remote on the Panasonic RealPro Elite Massage Lounger allows for a complete personalized massage at the touch of a button. Our helpful voice guide takes you through your massage experience every step of the way.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #185580 in Health and Beauty
• Color: Black
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: EP3222KU
• Released on: 2005-11-15
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 25.00" h x 30.00" w x 60.00" l, 180.00 pounds

Features

• Use Body Scan technology to deliver a personalized massage
• Provide outstanding deep-tissue relief, which can temporarily relax tense muscles
• Four 14-minute and one 5-minute pre-programmed massages varying in intensity

Amazon.com Product Description
As one of the first massage chairs endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the Panasonic EP3222KU Real Pro Elite Massage Chair offers some of the most comprehensive treatments you will receive from any massage chair. Using Body Scan technology that customizes each massage to the unique contours of your body, the Pro Elite Massage Chair can provide your entire body -- from the bottoms of your feet up to the tops of your shoulders -- with a comprehensive, invigorating, and rejuvenating massage.

This massage chair uses Body Scan technology to deliver a customized massage. View larger.

Lay back and enjoy a full-body, deep-tissue massage. View larger.

Selecting a program is a breeze with the easy-to-use remote, LED screen, and voice-guided instructions.

Panasonic was the first massage chair manufacturer to be approved by the ACA, the largest professional association in the world representing licensed chiropractors. Recognizing the many health benefits of regular massage, the ACA found that Panasonic massage chairs provide outstanding deep-tissue relief, which can temporarily relax tense muscles, offering an ideal complement to chiropractic manipulation.

With the Pro Elite Massage Chair, you'll receive the full treatment that 185 square inches of back massage, and a total of 33 air bags (or 614 square inches of air massage) can give you. When you first sit down in the chair, pressure sensors on the massage heads scan your back for 20 seconds and then locate the tops of your shoulders. The massage is then contoured to your spine's curvature for a tight and proper massage. The air bags then work together, pressing and squeezing tired muscles, to relax multiple parts of the lower body. As they simultaneously inflate and deflate in varying patterns and speeds, the tension in your seat, hips, thighs, calves, shins and feet miraculously dissipates.

The Pro Elite Massage Chair has four 14-minute and one 5-minute pre-programmed massages that vary in intensity. The Shiatsu massage is a firm style of massage that includes squeezing and finger pressure. The Deep massage gives your body a slow kneading that is designed to relax tight muscles. With the Swedish massage, you'll experience a softer massage for your tired body. And for stiff bodies, the stretch function offers a general program that uses a variety of massage movements to stretch your tight muscles. And finally, when you're on the go, you have the option of a quick massage that incorporates most of the massage techniques in a quick, but thorough, five-minute treatment.

Once you've experience the thorough treatment the Pro Elite Massage Chair can give you, you'll wonder how you could have lasted this long without one. Your hips and backside will benefit from soothing squeezing for a complete relaxation of muscles and increased circulation. The chair will apply pressure to the muscles in your thighs, relieving tightness and tension while also increasing blood circulation. Your calves and shins will loosen with invigorating kneading, and you'll feel the beneficial effects of upward pressure on your feet for the ultimate in relief.

You can choose from of six programs of massage -- (four 14-minute pre-programs, one 5-minute quick program and one 14-minute self program) -- each of which can be personalized and saved for up to three separate users. An easy-to-use remote, LED screen and voice-guided instructions offer the ultimate in usability and convenience. Made of ultra-soft synthetic leather, with a maximum user capacity of 264 pounds, the Pro Elite Massage Chair is built to give you years of comfort and invigorating treatments that you and your body deserve.

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Customer Reviews

The Chair that does it All
This chair is like a high-tech cocoon of massage, it is amazing.

First, the looks: Good leather, a deep black, overall the chair looks like it is high quality, like you paid $3k for it. The construction seems quite solid. The chair does take up a good bit of space, perhaps 4 feet wide and at full extension 6.5 feet long.

The function: The control panel is pretty extensive, with sort of quick massage functions for swedish etc, as well as controls for picking out specific areas to focus on. So you can go with the pre-built massages or use the customization to create one on the spot for what you need (and can save it). Customizing the massage is takes probably 20 minutes of tinkering to figure out, so not totally easy but certainly not hard either.

The only negative I see with it is the chair is clearly designed for people under 6 feet tall. I am 5'10 and can just barely get my legs fully extended in the chair, so it works but would not if I was 6'. So seriously, don't get this if you are that tall, it will just be frustrating.

Overall the chair is well worth it to us, the chair was purchased to ease back pains after giving birth and carrying around a baby for months, and does that quite well.

A Very Good Value with No-Hassle Delivery.
Our Real Pro Elite Massage Chair arrived right on schedule and the shippers dropped it off in our driveway. It was fairly easy to remove the packing and get the parts of the chair upstairs. I did need help to get actual chair up a narrow flight of stairs, but two average strength guys could do it. It weighs about 150 lbs. Once in position, the instruction manual was pretty straight-forward. Basically you need to attach the side armrests and the control panel arm with about 8 screws. With the Allen wrench that was supplied, it took me about 15 minutes. I plugged it in, and I was immediately "good to go." You don't even need to read the manual after installing as a voice will lead you through the different massages. When you master everything, you can shut the voice off.

At first I was a bit concerned about Amazon's "free delivery to the sidewalk" as other retailers were charging about $250 to deliver, carry into your house and set it up. But it was certainly worth the 45 minutes it took me to un-crate, carry up and assemble. Not a big deal at all.

Functionality: It works great. I use it every day. I was afraid that the novelty would wear off quickly, but not so. I only wish it had an actual foot massager, however, the leg massager works well.

To sum up: Panasonic makes a very good product, easy enough to assemble and use, and an excellent value through Amazon with its low price and free shipping. If you have any doubts about buying something this big, expensive and having to assemble it yourself, don't worry - I feel it's worth the savings. I would recommend this product via Amazon to all who are looking for a higher end massage chair at the best possible price.

Perfect Massage!
The Panasonic Real Pro Elite Massage Chair is the best that I have found. Wonderful massages with endless options to play with. I can imagine that someday they will make even better massage chairs and beds, but as of Nov 2007, this is the best yet!