This is a review of the Panasonic EP 1285 model massage chair. This is a new series of contemporary urban massage recliners from Panasonic. This series is the first attempt to begin to match the decoration of most homes. Almost every massage chair released from Panasonic unfortunately has looked like a massage chair. This is a good break with past tradition.

Looking for a massage chair is very exciting. There are many interesting features styles and models to compare. However, one of the basic areas you need to check is the warranty coverage. The warranty coverage is your long-term protection against problems. You want to be able to use your chair and not have to worry about anything that could go wrong in the future.

The Panasonic EP 1285 comes with standard warranty coverage from the factory. The standard coverage is one year on parts. Additionally, you also get three years of coverage on the mechanical massage for the chair back. You are also provided with one year of in-home technician service. In-home technician service is important as you will not want to have to ship your chair to a service center for repair.

The contemporary urban massage recliner series is an exciting development from Panasonic. This is a clear change in direction from the typical industrial designs of the past. Now, Panasonic is introducing some contemporary and sleek designs into their lineup.

This massage chair comes equipped with nine manual massage techniques. This is a tremendous variety at this price point. You can find massage techniques such as Swedish, shiatsu, Hawaiian and chiropractic. These massages can be targeted for a specific area like your shoulders or lower back. This is great to release specific areas of tension that you may have.

There are also automatic programs included. The automatic programs are capable of running full body massages. There are four different automatic programs to choose from you can select from shiatsu, Swedish, chiropractic and click. The automatic massages allow you to quickly select a program and get a full body massage.

An air massage system has been integrated into the leg rest. The air massage covers both the calves and feet. The EP 1285 comes with 12 airbags located to target the calves and feet. These are specially designed to help improve the circulation. They are designed to synchronize and such a way to push and an upward motion to help with circulation in the lower legs.

The EP 1285 also comes with a like stretch. The leg stretch utilizes the leg rest to stretch out the lower body. The leg rest is raised horizontal and the airbags are activated to hold the feet. The leg rest is then lowered slowly to three different positions to stretch out the lower body.

The PanasonicEP 1285 massage chair uses the latest sweetheart to urban massage technology. This particular technology replicates the hand movements of a master massage therapist. The mechanism is used to simulate the palm of the hand, the heel of the hand and the thumbs. This is a very subtle technology which adds to the effectiveness of the massage therapy and this recliner.

The EP 1285 massage chair from Panasonic is the mark of a new design paradigm from this company. Although this is a good start in that direction, there are still some design elements that consumers may wrestle with such as the leg rest. Otherwise, the massage programs are comprehensive and fairly effective. The stretching system is a good addition at this price point. If you are looking for a contemporary massage chair then this is the only one that should be on your short list.