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We are always searching for the best massage chairs on the market today. But it is not always practical to get a top of the line luxury massage chair. There are many solid and effective mid level massage chairs that will give you years of enjoyment at a much lower cost. We have assembled our list of the best of the best massage chairs in the mid level market.

We actively test massage chairs every chance we get. If they pass our rigorous testing, then we do a selective test with out best customers and solicit their feedback. Only then do we look to take on a particular model. Our customers have asked us to put together the top massage chairs that are available today to help others in their search for the perfect mid level massage chair.

The top three mid range models are from the three top manufacturers. These are Omega, Panasonic and Sanyo. These companies put a high priority on thorough and effective massage therapy. These companies build their massage chairs with exciting extras to make your total massage experience. They also provide solid warranty coverage for your long term protection and enjoyment. So what are the best midrange massage chairs available?

Omega OM-510 Prestigio: The Prestigio mean Prestige in Italian. The design is certainly racy like many Italian designed products. The Prestigio is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and the most beautiful massage chair available. The Prestigio also packs a punch on the massage treatment side by providing a deeply penetrating massage therapy. It is particularly effective in reaching the lumbar area than any chair we have tried.

The Prestigio comes with an air massage system. The air massage system covers your buttocks, thighs, calves and feet. The feet are taken care of with a reflexology massage that helps to provide full body relaxation. You can relax for a long time with the comprehensive warranty on the OM-510. You get 5 years on the frame, 3 years on parts and labor and 90 days in home service. This is an amazing value for a mid range massage recliner.

Sanyo SA 5000: The mid range model from Sanyo is the SA-5000. The SA 5000 comes with the Grip massage which is made possible by the unique GK roller system. The GK roller system in the chair back can extend out and over the shoulder area. This provides a unique gripping style massage for excellent relief. The neck and shoulder massage with this massage recliner is outstanding.

Now, Sanyo packs this unit with some advanced electronics to compliment and heighten your massage therapy experience. Check out the stiffness sensor which can detect tension in your muscle and then it goes and targets it for you. How about the physical shape sensor that tracks your body position in the chair? When you move, the physical shape sensor automatically adjusts the massage to your new position. The SA 5000 comes with the following warranty: Roller mechanism for 3 years, parts for 1 year, labor for 1 year, and in home technician service for 1 year. The Sanyo has solid massage therapy with advanced electronics for a spectacular massage.

Panasonic EP30003: Panasonic is known to push the limits of replicating massage therapy techniques. The EP-30003 introduces a new massage therapy called Junetsu. Junetsu means ultra fine kneading. This kneading style massage makes small circular motions that then penetrate deeply in one area at a time. This is an excellent massage to take knots out of your back. This is a deep tissue style massage that is very relieving as it penetrates through the muscle.

Need a good stretch? The EP-30003 comes with a lower body stretching function. The leg rest will hold your feet, raise and then lower slowly to stretch the leg muscles. This is a great way to improve your range of motion and to increase your flexibility. This can be activated at any time during the massage and is integrated seamlessly into the program. The EP-30003 comes with the following warranty coverage: 3 years for parts, 1 year for labor, 1 year for in home technician service. The EP-30003 is the first in the new Real Pro Ultra series by Panasonic.

There you have it. These are the best of the best in the midrange massage chair market. These massage chairs provide thorough and effective massage therapy. They are designed with advanced technological features. You get solid warranty coverage which will give you years of soothing massage therapy. These are the massage chair recliners to scout out for the mid range models.

Finding the perfect massage chair recliner is hard work. If you are serious about finding a shiatsu massage chair, then you have probably gone and tried a few models. There are many similarities between manufacturers, but also many important differences. We review the Omega Prestigio OM-510 shiatsu massage chair. The Prestigio is a midrange model by Omega Massage in the $2,000 to $3,000 price range. Omega is known for its striking designs and their state of the art advanced technology. Let us see how the Prestigio OM-510 stacks up against the competition.

When looking at a massage chair, the company that makes it is very important. There are many massage chairs out there, but very few reputable manufacturers. Beware of massage chair companies that only sell at home shows, as many are just fly-by-night operations. It looks like a good deal until you need service, then the problems begin. It is important to go with a manufacturer that has the staying power through good and bad times. With Omega Massage, you are in good and competent hands.

How good is the warranty of the Prestigio OM-510 massage chair? Omega Massage has one of the best warranties and this also applies to the Prestigio massage chair. Omega covers the OM-510 with 5 years on the frame, 3 years parts, 3 years labor, 1 year shipping and 90 days in-home service. Omega has strong protection for the customer with their warranty. Many massage chair companies sell extended warranties, but Omega includes it as standard with their shiatsu massage chairs.

What about the Prestigio OM-510 shiatsu massage chair? Let us start with the design and aesthetics. Omega makes a very appealing and striking massage chair with the Prestigio. This sleek massage chair comes with highly varnished wood armrests and silver accents on the arm supports and leg supports to giving it a contemporary look. The OM-510 comes with a removable back cover, two detachable head pillows and an extra back pad. Also, Omega adds a handsome wood side table included, which is a nice designer touch.

With the Prestigio massage chair choose from tapping, rolling, kneading, and Shiatsu, or combinations of all 4 massage functions in automatic mode. In the automatic program mode select from 3 timed massages from 10, 20 and 30 minutes. In the manual mode, select from 4 back courses and select the massage technique for the back. The manual courses are upper back, lower back, full back and pinpoint. The Prestigio does a great job on the lower back or lumbar area. In fact, it covers the lumbar area better than any massage chair we have tried.

The Prestigio shiatsu massage chair comes equipped with a lower body air massage system. The air massage system covers the feet, calves, thigh and buttocks. Switch to manual mode and change the air pressure to 3 different levels or concentrate the massage on your feet, calves thighs or buttocks. A nice feature of the OM-510 massage recliner is its Knee Stretch function. The Prestigio will gently extend the knee by slightly raising the footrest and then lowering it to extend the ankle and knee joints. This gentle knee stretch helps to increase the range of motion and joint mobility. The Prestigio shiatsu massage chair recliner provides a very thorough and invigorating full body massage.

Do your feet ache after a day of work. Let the Prestigio soothe those tired feet with its reflexology foot massage. The OM-510 massage chair has built in reflexology points to induce full body relaxation as it gently squeezes your aching feet. This tireless mechanical masseuse will work all the aches, pains and tension built up in your feet. The Omega Prestigio OM-510 is certainly the best massage chair for its price. This massage chair provides a full body massage to relieve built up tensions and stress. Omega provides excellent warranty coverage protecting the consumer. The Prestigio comes with advanced features with the reflexology foot massage and the Knee Stretch Technology. The Prestigio OM-510 is the total package for a midrange shiatsu massage chair.

Finding the perfect massage chair recliner is hard work. If you are serious about finding a shiatsu massage chair, then you have probably gone and tried a few models. There are many similarities between manufacturers, but also many important differences. We review the Omega Prestigio OM-510 shiatsu massage chair. The Prestigio is a midrange model by Omega Massage in the $2,000 to $3,000 price range. Omega is known for its striking designs and their state of the art advanced technology. Let us see how the Prestigio OM-510 stacks up against the competition.

First, we should look at the manufacturer, since if there is a problem down the road, you want to make sure you will be taken care of, if the need should arise. Make sure you go with a reputable manufacturer and one that has distribution to retailers. Omega has national retail accounts and has comprehensive warranty coverage for the Prestigio massage chair. Our experience with Omega is any problems are resolved quickly and efficiently.

The Prestigio OM-510 massage chair has strong warranty protection. Omega Massage has one of the best warranties in the industry. Omega’s standard warranty can only be matched if you purchase the extended warranty of other manufacturers. This is extra value provided by Omega and gives the customer more protection and lowers their risk. The Prestigio OM-510 warranty comes with 5 years on the frame, 3 years parts, 3 years labor, 1 year shipping and 90 days in-home service. Omega has comprehensive warranty coverage on their shiatsu massage chairs.

One of the most striking elements of the Prestigio OM-510 shiatsu massage chair is its stunning design. This contemporary massage chair recliner comes with highly varnished wood armrests and silver accents on the leg footers for a strikingly appealing design. Omega is famous for its very appealing and striking massage chair designs and the Prestigio is no exception. Comfort is also important and the OM-510 comes with a removable back cover, two detachable head pillows and an extra back pad. The Prestigio has a handsome wood side table included where you can put your glass of wine while you relax and unwind.

The Omega OM-510 massage recliner comes with 3 automatic massages ranging from 10, 20 and 30 minutes. There are four manual massage techniques which include tapping, rolling, kneading, and Shiatsu. In the automatic mode, the Prestigio will provide all 4 massage functions in combination. Choose from 4 back courses and the manual massage technique of your choice. These manual courses cover the full back, the upper and lower back, as well as a pinpoint. The focus or pinpoint allows you to set the rollers in one spot and repeat the massage technique of your choice. The design of the Prestigio really covers the lower back or lumbar area better than any other massage chair recliner on the market today.

The Prestigio shiatsu massage chair comes equipped with a lower body air massage system. The air massage system covers the feet, calves, thigh and buttocks. Switch to manual mode and change the air pressure to 3 different levels or concentrate the massage on your feet, calves thighs or buttocks. A nice feature of the OM-510 massage recliner is its Knee Stretch function. The Prestigio will gently extend the knee by slightly raising the footrest and then lowering it to extend the ankle and knee joints. This gentle knee stretch helps to increase the range of motion and joint mobility. The Prestigio shiatsu massage chair recliner provides a very thorough and invigorating full body massage.

Do you enjoy a reflexology foot massage? The Prestigio massage chair comes with reflexology points built into the foot wells. A reflexology massage helps relaxation and stress relief via the reflexology points in the feet. This specially designed massage chair provides soothing relief to tired and aching feet. Kick off your shoes and place those tired, aching feet inside and let the days tensions melt away. The Prestigio OM-510 by Omega Massage is the best massage chair in the midrange. The Prestigio delivers relaxing and invigorating full body massages. The Prestigio is backed by the most comprehensive warranty. The OM-510 has advanced features like the Knee Stretch Technology and the Reflexology foot massage. This shiatsu massage chair is one of our top sellers.

Taking good care of our bodies and having good health are certainly higher priorities for everybody. There is so little time, as we are all so busy, that we seem to neglect taking care of ourselves. The day to day pressures build up stress in our bodies and we need to find time to release these pressures and find balance again. Massage therapy has been around for centuries to reduce stress and promote health and wellness, but who has time to go to the day spa? This is where a massage chair can help.

Can a massage chair really help me out? The premier massage chair brands have developed an incredible array of therapeutic massage therapies in their recliners. Massage therapy manipulates both the skin and muscles which helps to relieve and alleviate aches, pain and discomfort. Furthermore, massage chair recliners can perform full body massages. From you feet to your head, today’s massage chair got your covered.

What do the studies say about massage therapy? Massage therapy is effective in helping the following: relax muscles; reduce heart rate: increase blood flow and lymph flow; reduce stress; and improve range of motion of joints. Massage therapy is not just about something that feels good. It is about releasing the building up of stress. Remember stess is cumulative and constantly builds. Massage therapy is about periodic treatment. Diet and exercise are not one time events and neither is massage therapy.

Of course, one of the problems of getting a massage is the time involved. By the time an appointment is set, you drive to the spa, and get the massage, and then come back home may all take 2 hours or more. This is great if you always have the time, but most of us do not. A massage chair on the other hand, provides in-home convenience, 24/7 access and no appointment necessary. It is ready, willing and able to relieve your aches and pains.

When you get a traditional massage at a day spa, the massage therapist will give you a full body massage. The massage therapist will start on one part of your body at a time. As the therapist finishes one area, then they will move on to the next. A full body massage is usually completed in 50 minutes. If a therapist does the back and then moves on to each leg, and then to each arm for a total of 5 areas. The therapist spends about 10 minutes on each area. So, really each area gets about a 10 minute massage.

The massage chair works in paralell. All 5 areas are receiving specialized massages at the same time. The total time of massage with a massage chair is just 10 minutes. There is a significant time reduction with a massage chair to deliver the same coverage of massgae therapy. The massage chair can effectively massage the back, both legs and arms at the same time. Each area is getting massaged all at the same time. This is a lot of massage therapy at one time. But in essence, 10 minutes in the massage chair is equivalent to a 50 minute massage.

A massage chair can help you by always being available when you need it. Imagine having 24/7 access to your own mechanical masseuse. No appointment necessary. Building a routine around massage therapy cannot be too hard. In fact to get the most benefit, the routine has to include periodic, continuous treatment. Sound like more fun that working out! Well, it certainly is a great compliment to soothe those aches, pains and soreness. Get the balance you need, and look at integrating massage therapy into your total health. The ancients would have loved the opportunity to have a massage chair recliner.

This is a review of the Panasonic EP 30003 Real Pro Ultra massage chair. Our system of massage chair review is based on 5 categories. We give each category equal weight of up to 20 points. We add them all up to give a possible score of 100 points. This systematic approach helps guide users by giving apples to apples comparisons of different massage chairs and manufacturers. Let us take an in-depth look at the midrange model EP 30003 Real Pro Ultra by Panasonic.

Warranty & Customer Service: How good is the warranty of a given chair? Do you have to buy an extended warranty? How well does the manufacturer back their product? Panasonic gives you 1 year labor and 3 year parts. Service is obtained through your retailer or via national service centers. Obviously service varies substantially based on the retailer where it was purchased. Panasonic also builds in an machine hour counter. This enables Panasonic to provide 1,000 hours of warranty coverage. Once the counter hits 1,000 hours, then the warranty ends. To match other manufacturers, you may want to purchase an extended warranty. We give a rating of 16 in this category.

Comfort & Ergonomics: The comfort and fit of any chair is important for the use. Panasonic usually makes it chairs pretty ergonomic. The Real Pro Ultra is no exception. The back pad is comfortable and plush. The head pillow can be adjusted to fit different heights of users. The arm rests are padded and are fairly wide. The footrest does not extend, so this can be problematic for taller users. Taller users would have to bend their knees to get a foot massage or extend the footrest horizontal to and put their legs through. Our rating in this category is 17.

Ease of Use: With more and more features, options and choices being offered in massage chairs, ease of use is important. Some remote controls are clustered with a mind boggling array of controls. The problem is to learn all these options. The top manufacturers design controls and adjustments to be intuitive and easy to understand and use. Panasonic has vast experience with electronics and uses that to keep its controls simple and intuitive. The control is well designed and the descriptions accurate to keep learning fast. We rate it an 18 for this category.

Key Features: The key features for the EP 30003 is the Junetsu massage and the reflexology foot massage. Panasonic has developed an ultra fine kneading technique. Junetsu uses one-second circular thumb-like movements. This helps to loosen knotted or tight muscles. The circular motion penetrates down through the muscle tissue. The foot reflexology massage reflexology nodules built into the foot wells of the foot rest. An air compression system is used to gently squeeze the feet. The reflexology nodules then push up into the pressure points in the feet. The reflexology massage helps to relieve tension throughout the entire body helping you to relax. Our rating of the Panasonic EP30003 TU in this category is an 18.

Massage Therapy: The Panasonic Real Pro Ultra is equipped with customizable self-programs, 5-minute quick refresher massage and 4 other massage programs. The 4 other programs include shiatsu, deep, Swedish and stretch. The lower body air massage includes 14 airbags for calf and foot coverage. The Junetsu or ultra fine kneading is a new feature by Panasonic which is also in this massage recliner. The back rollers give you 132 square inches of coverage. Manual controls include tapping, kneading, rolling and combination. For the price range, the massage therapy is pretty thorough. The ultra fine kneading is a great addition for this price point. Our rating in this category is 19.

What is the overall rating for the Panasonic Real Pro Ultra EP30003 TU? Adding up our scores, we rate the Panasonic EP30003 TU as an 88/100. The best feature is the Junetsu ultra fine kneading massage. Panasonic developed this for its higher end chairs and was able to integrate into the EP 30003 at a much lower price point. The remote control also has the voice guidance system which is nice for new users. The warranty for the Real Pro Ultra is about average. You may want to investigate extended warranties for additional protection. Some taller users may find the chair too small, but try it to be sure. The massage chair is solid and reliable with some good technology for the price point. If you are looking at massage chair recliners in this range, you should check this one out.