The stylish massage chairs of today make it easier to take on what life throws at you
By Patricia Nugent
With the increase of self-care and wellness services, especially during the Covid pandemic, it’s not surprising that the luxury massage chair market is perched for its own explosive growth. In fact, Reportlinker estimates that over the next three years, it will grow by nearly $110 million.
Locally, within its showroom gallery, Wisewell Massage Chairs+ in Strongsville offers top-of-the-line luxury chairs with all the latest features.
A Spa-Worthy Massage at Home
If you’ve ever had a fabulous massage at a spa, you appreciate how it feels when you walk out. With these state-of-the-art chairs, you can have that feeling every day, in the comfort of your home.
I recently caught up with Wisewell’s product knowledge expert Eli Turk for a demo.
He showed me how they mimic the movements of a regular massage, from Shiatsu or Swedish techniques, including light touch, tapping and rolling, to more intense kneading, stretching and even acupressure and deep tissue massage.
Your whole body can be worked on, from the neck, head and spine to legs, hips, arms, and even fingertips.
Beyond the therapeutic feel-good effect, massage chairs also promote long-lasting health benefits such as lower blood pressure, improved circulation, increased flexibility and mobility, relaxation and stress relief, improved exercise recovery, reduced back pain, restful sleep and boosted immune system functionality.
Good, Better, Best
“What we offer is night-and-day different from the chairs you see for sale at the airport or the mall,” says Eli. “With each consultation, we spend an hour or more with the client, making sure they are getting the perfect fit for their needs. We also offer white glove delivery, assemble it in their home, and follow up with an elite level of customer service.”
Of the 13 models featured in their gallery, most have one or more of the latest bells and whistles, from heat to aromatherapy, chromotherapy, air ionization, white noise generator and Bluetooth music support.
“One of the most important features of our chairs is that they are able to run a body scan on each person who sits in them, so they can produce a massage perfectly suited to someone who might be five-feet-tall and weigh 100 pounds versus someone much larger,” says Eli. “We can also customize them to the type of massage each person gets the most benefit from. For instance, my favorite model works best for me as I tend to carry stress in my shoulders.”
He reports his best-selling model is the OHCO M.8, which about three-fourths of his clients end up buying.
Sophisticated Engineering Meets Sleek Design
Eli explains that over the past few years, the industry has evolved to make design a priority. In fact, some styles are revered as works of art, with sleek engineering, top-grain leather upholstery and wood trim.
“These styles would fit perfectly in any home decor, from traditional to contemporary, and mix well with the other furniture in the room, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or basement,” he says.
He mentions they also want to put everyone in a massage chair, so they offer remarkable financing options, including up to 48 months with zero percent interest and zero down. And the chairs have five-year warranties.
In addition to massage chairs, the showcase gallery offers other integral pieces of furniture designed to boost your everyday wellness, including ergodynamic office chairs, zero-gravity recliners and mattresses.
Wisewell Massage Chairs+ is located at 16712 Pearl Road, Suite B, in Strongsville. Shopping is by in-person appointment only, scheduled by phone or online. The gallery is thoroughly cleaned between appointments. Call 440-870-2015 or visit WisewellUSA.com.