Are you a fan of massage and all of the benefits that come with it? Is the idea of immersive, total-body relaxation in-home and on-demand attractive to you? If so, a luxury massage chair could be right for you. When you decide on a luxury lifestyle product that is not only a large purchase but can improve your everyday health and wellness, you should ask some questions to make sure you get the massage chair that is right for you.
What’s your price range?
Massage chairs can run from low-level introductory chairs with massage features to larger, more realistic feeling massage experiences to the pinnacle in luxury and self-care like our M.8NEO LE. So you can see prices from several hundred dollars to over fifteen thousand. Understanding what you’re willing to pay can save you some time. It is good to remember that with some of the pricier chairs, attractive financing plans can make a luxury purchase more budget-friendly.
Is the massage chair the right size for you?
Most full massage chairs can suit people up to 6’5″ and 265lbs. If you’re beyond those dimensions, you may want to look at specially designed chairs for big and tall body types.
What parts of your body do you want to focus on?
This is the big question, with massage chair options ranging from a simple vibrating back massage to a complete luxury experience provided by an OHCO massage chair.
Knead and Stretch Headrest
A pain point for most, OHCO uses specialized neck rollers in combination with air-driven neck stretching to melt away tension and fatigue.
X-Y Shoulder Stabilizers
An OHCO original with a proprietary action that gently presses forward on the shoulders and also presses down, creating a gentle spinal extension of the middle and upper back. A sensation that will make you moan with delight, especially after sitting at a desk all day or if you’re dealing with any muscle tension in that area from below the shoulder blades to the base of the neck.
Movesync™
A patented OHCO massage technology that takes two massage mechanisms that work in tandem to deliver realistic massage to the glutes, back, and shoulders.
Arms of Embrace™
This feature is another OHCO-only breakthrough in massage technology. Six independently controlled air cells in each arm of the chair unfurl 479,000,000 different sequences that act on the hands and shoulders to relax and release tension.
Full Body Air Massage
Strategically placed airbags apply perfect pressure to your feet, calves, inner thighs, glutes, hands, arms, neck and shoulders.
TheraElliptical™ Calf Kneading
With massage movements choreographed by a Shiatsu Master, rotational movements mimic those of a shiatsu therapist to loosen and relax calf muscles.
Reflexology Foot Rollers
Two-way rollers gently work the feet with nuanced massage and reflexology.
Do you want the massage to be as much like the real thing as possible?
This question is probably rhetorical unless you’re satisfied with simple heat and vibration. OHCO excels in the authentic massage experience. Unlike any other massage chair on the market, OHCO tapped a Shiatsu Master from Japan, Akira Okabayashi. He worked closely with OHCO engineers to choreograph the chair movements to be as close to the pressure, kneading, tapping, and rolling of a real shiatsu massage experience.
Our Back Autoscan feature finds the shiatsu points on your body. Okabayashi Sensei’s expertise can be felt in the algorithms that drive our Sense8 technology, which creates the most realistic massage you can find in a chair.
How is your mobility?
Mobility is something to consider when looking for the right massage chair. While you’re in the chair, the blissful comfort and therapeutic massage experience is excellent, but it can be hampered by difficulty getting in and out of the chair itself. Some massage chair owners who are older or are dealing with an injury can find it challenging to situate themselves in or get up from the chair. OHCO addresses this with their patented Easy Access Doors. The doors allow effortless entry and exit by allowing you to open the doors, sit down, and swing your body around and into the chair. The same ease goes for getting out of the chair, which is a huge benefit not to struggle when getting up after a relaxing massage session.
Where will it go in your house?
The placement of a massage chair is essential for a few reasons. If it’s a central piece of furniture, then design is essential. Some note that massage chairs can be clunky or seem out of place. OHCO’s chairs are luxury collector’s items with unparalleled design and the highest quality upholstery that utilizes top-grain leather and ultrasuede. An OHCO luxury massage chair is something to show off.
If the room is smaller or the chair needs to be close to a wall then you need an efficient design. For instance, the OHCO M.8 only needs a mere 6.25 inches of space from the wall to go from upright to fully reclined.
Do you want your massage chair to recline?
If you want to maximize relaxation and comfort, a reclining massage chair is a must. Here is where luxury massage chairs excel with options beyond reclining to zero-gravity to improve circulation and a lay-flat recline so you can sink deep into total relaxation.
Is customization important?
Maybe you are sharing the massage chair with others or want options for your massage; higher-end luxury chairs allow for customization options from massage movement and intensity to which parts of the body heat and massage are applied.
OHCO massage chairs have a wide range of customizable settings, including:
- Back Autoscan, which takes into account the unique shape of your back to deliver a shiatsu experience tailored to you
- Variable heat settings
- Variable massage intensity settings
- An air ionizer that allows you to customize the experience further with aromatherapy
- 4-Step Custom Tailored Cushioning with four intensity settings including no pad, thin pad, plush pad, and super soft
- Stretch session intensity. Accent your massage with a stretch session to reduce stress and increase flexibility. There are three settings: Quick, Stretch and Thai
Do you want heat in your massage chair?
Heat with the massage can enhance the overall benefits. A heated massage chair can improve relaxation by warming and soothing the body. The heat can also reduce muscle tension and further improve circulation to help repair muscle, tendons, and ligaments by delivering nutrients and helping to move toxins such as lactic acid out. The OHCO M.8 series utilizes Total body heat with pinpoint roller heat, simulating the “hot rock” treatment by heating the massage engine. Heated zones are created with infrared heating elements, supported by our proprietary ConstantTouch™, in the foot, calf, palm, back, and seat areas engulf the body in soothing warmth. Additionally, OHCO allows all of these heat zones to be controlled independently to customize your comfort.
Do you want a luxury experience?
Sometimes, a more utilitarian approach is needed. For instance, if the chair is in an office or gym to be used by the masses or at home but relegated to the garage, a simpler machine might be all you need. If it is a luxury experience you seek, OHCO massage chairs are an excellent place to start. Impeccable quality with materials and technology designed to create an immersive relaxation experience, OHCO remains the pinnacle of luxury massage chairs.
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Is build quality important to you?
This could be one of the more critical aspects of selecting a massage chair. Massage chairs are expensive, so one built to last is something to consider. OHCO luxury massage chairs are designed and built in Japan and imbued with the ethos of Japanese engineering, including design, quality, durability, and reliability. OHCO could be the only luxury massage chair that’s also a collector’s item. On one side is impeccable engineering, and on the other, a unique and inspired aesthetic design by Ken Okuyama, renowned designer for Ferrari and the Osaka bullet train. This is not an ungainly monstrosity, but a refined and well-designed collector’s item in addition to a premiere massage experience.