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Homedics SBM-300H Therapist Select Shiatsu PLUS Massaging Cushion with Heat | 
| Brand: HoMedics
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $159.99
Buy New: $139.98
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Seller: Firefly Buys
Rating:  155 reviews
Sales Rank: 17204
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.6
Dimensions (in): 26.5 x 19 x 6.1
MPN: SBM300H
Model: SBM-300H
UPC: 031262028167
EAN: 0031262028167
ASIN: B000QTVR16
Release Date: August 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Enjoy state of the art relaxation....your way | | • | Features a programmable control with 6 different programs and a moving dual massage mechanism | | • | The shiatsu rolling massage and soothing heat travel up and down the back | | • | The 30-second heat up is perfect for penetrating those sore muscles and the soft spot shiatsu targets just the area that aches | | • | Fits most chairs and comes with a demonstration feature that shows you how to melt away tension, muscle pain and fatigue |
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Product Description
The Shiatsu massaging cushion helps you enjoy state of the art relaxation....your way. This cushion features a programmable control with 6 different programs and a moving dual massage mechanism. The shiatsu rolling massage and soothing heat travel up and down the back. The 30-second heat up is perfect for penetrating those sore muscles and the soft spot shiatsu targets just the area that aches. The width control adjusts to conform to your body so you can create your own customized massage. This massaging cushion easily fits most chairs and comes with a demonstration feature that shows you how to melt away tension, muscle pain and fatigue.
Amazon.com Product Description
Homedics' Shiatsu Massage Cushion turns any chair into a Shiatsu massage chair. Never in your life will you experience a more invigorating massage; you'll actually feel as if a massage therapist is hidden inside the massage cushion. A state-of-the-art moving dual massage mechanism travels up and down your back, melting away tension, muscle pain and fatigue. Need to pinpoint that exact ache? With Shiatsu Plus spot massage, you can do just that! And, at the touch of a button, adjust the width of the massage rollers custom for your body. You're going to wish you never had to get up. In fact, it's so good that Consumers Digest has awarded the SBM-300H a Best Buy award. When you find that ideal spot, you can hold the massage to help work out the even the tightest knots, thanks to the integrated Spot Shiatsu system. An adjustable width setting for Rolling Massage lets you adjust the massage rollers on either side of the spine for a custom-tailored experience. Meanwhile, in-seat massage offers an invigorating vibration massage that aims to increase circulation. The SBM-300H comes with six programs: full, lower, or upper back in Shiatsu, plus a rolling massage for each of the three modes. The SBM-300H's integrated strapping system attaches easily to most home and office chairs. Compare Homedics Therapist Select Massaging Cushions | | | Body Area | Back | Back | Back | | Mechanism | Shiatsu - 2 rotating massage heads travel up and down the back with heat. | Shiatsu - 2 rotating massage heads travel up and down the back with heat. | Quad-Roller - 4 rollers (2 rollers on each arm) travel up and down the back with heat. | | Massage Styles | Shiatsu - Circular, deep kneading action. | Shiatsu - Circular, deep kneading action.
Rolling - Gentle up and down action rolls across muscles. | Shiatsu - Circular, deep kneading action.
Rolling - Gentle up and down action rolls across muscles. | | Heat | In the moving mechanism. | In the moving mechanism. | In the moving mechanism. | | Customization Features | N/A | Spot Shiatsu - Holds the massage action in the spot you need it.
Adjustable Width Control - Adjusts the width of the massage rollers to custom fit your body. | Spot Shiatsu - Holds the massage action in the spot you need it.
Adjustable Width Control - Adjusts the width of the massage rollers to custom fit your body. | | Preset Programs | 3 - in Shiatsu only:
Full back
Upper back
Lower back | 6 - in either Shiatsu or Rolling:
Full back
Upper back
Lower back | 6 - in either Shiatsu or Rolling:
Full back
Upper back
Lower back | | Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 155
 THE 300 IS RECOMMENDED OVER THE 200 AND 400 MODELS November 24, 2007
John Boland (USA)
94 out of 95 found this review helpful
I just tried all three, the 200, 300, and 400 models by this company, Homedics. I tried all three and the SBM-300H was better: the massaging mechanism went higher up my back than the 400 and there were more useful settings on the 300 over the 200. I am very particular regarding mechanical massagers so I was pleasantly surprised that I liked any of the above because I usually don't like any mechanical massagers. But, after trying all three of them out and the 300 being out of stock at our local store, I decided to order the SBM-300H from Amazon. Recommended! boland7214@aol
Homedics has hit it out of the park with this one! November 9, 2007
Jennifer Ray (Nashville, TN United States)
86 out of 87 found this review helpful
Since developing a bulging disk (now under control, thankfully) a few years ago, I have gone through two of Homedics' Shiatsu massagers. I wore the first one out, and still have the second. While both of the previous models performed wonderfully where the Shiatsu massage was concerned, I felt that Homedics' missed the boat by not including a heat function in those early versions of the chair massager.
But that was in the past. Homedics has hit the ball out of the park with their new chair massager offerings! Not only do the newer models have a heat function, but the massagers can perform either a Shiatsu massage or a rolling massage. I confess to not being very excited about the rolling massage when I read about it. I was convinced I would test it only for the purpose of reviewing this device, and then stick to the Shiatsu massage. Having tried both, I have to say I am more than impressed with the rolling massage and find myself giving both massage styles equal time. The variety proves even more effective than the strict Shiatsu did before, something I didn't anticipate, but makes sense now.
I said before that my bulging disk issue subsided some time ago, but I still have a flare up with my Sciatic nerve periodically, and I definitely hold a lot of tension in my back. My job in the IT industry as a Systems Engineer has me in front of a computer all day during the work week, and often in server rooms where the keyboard, mouse, and monitor position is decidedly not ergonomic. In fact, I am often standing in front of a rack-mounted server to work, with a keyboard positioned for a man instead of my 5'5" height. Needless to say, the job creates a great bit of tension in my back.
The Homedics massagers serve very well to reduce the tension in my back. The new model, SBM-300H Therapist Select Shiatsu PLUS Massaging Cushion with Heat, shows a vast improvement over a device that already worked very well. The adjustable rollers allow the massager to hit any spot on your back while using the rolling function, whereas previously you had to reposition your body on the massager to accomplish this. The pause feature is another I've wanted for years. This allows you to temporarily pause the massagers to work out a particular spot that needs more attention. The heat function is everything I hoped for - covering the whole of the back, it works better than a standard heating pad does, but with a more gentle heat. Although the temperature is not adjustable, it is set at a level that is both effective and comfortable.
The price on this device is more than fair, considering the benefit received from its numerous functions. Using the Homedics SBM-300H Therapist Select Shiatsu PLUS Massaging Cushion with Heat regularly prevents me needing to visit a professional masseuse frequently, keeping my back more relaxed and agile and maintaining a quality of life and physical comfort that I could not do without.
Transforms an ordinary chair into massage chair paradise November 1, 2007
Cynthia Sue Larson (San Francisco bay area, CA USA)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
It's extremely important to follow simple directions when opening the package for this massage cushion, as failure to remove a simple screw can apparently destroy this elegant mechanical massage device. Once you've taken a few seconds to remove the well-marked screw, it's then extremely easy to just plug the power cord into the wall, set the cushion on your favorite easy chair, and try out the "demo" massage mode, to see how the various settings suit you. I noted that the heavy-duty Shiatsu settings were a bit aggressive for my current massage requirements, so I've subsequently enjoyed utilizing the non-Shiatsu, or "rolling" settings as marked on the handy remote control. The heat setting can be on or off, and I found the heat to be tremendously helpful, especially on my lower back. I love the option to be able to bring the rolling massage knobs closer together or farther apart from my spine, and I also love the ability to just have a lower or upper back massage... or a full massage (rolling). Similar options exist for the Shiatsu massage, and so this is one awesome massage cushion. I find it tremendously useful after having done heavy work in the garden or around the house, and after heavy work-outs... or just while relaxing after having spent hours at the computer. Anyone seeking a way to get a back massage who doesn't have a friend to help them with it will fall in love with this versatile, powerful, and relaxing device.
Releases Tension - Gotta Try This! October 25, 2007
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules))
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R19KPT1VUJH0ZH Shaitsu 300 has lots of functions, including Full, Upper or Lower back Shiatsu or Rolling massage. Heated ball rotors are strong and work your back muscles with specific options of choosing one "spot" to massage continuously or another to adjust the width of the total massage. This is no flimsy device. ItHomedics SBM-300H Therapist Select Shiatsu PLUS Massaging Cushion with Heat's durable and works wonders.
So far, so great!!!! December 6, 2007
JSlot (Summerville, SC USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased the Homedics SBM-300H massage cushion for my wife and I as an early Christmas present for us both. I was concerned about some of the negative reviews about D.O.A. units and units that died shortly after purchase. Well, the cushion worked right out of the box and it looks very well constructed. We've only had it a week, so the jury's still out on its durability. That being said, we couldn't be more pleased with the performance of this massager. It really does give you a great massage, especially in Shiatsu mode. The roller mode works well, too, although it is much less vigorous. The heat isn't intense, but you can tell it is there, so it should provide some therapeutic effect.
The only negative thing I can say so far is something others have pointed out and that is that the massage mechanism doesn't go all the way up the back. I'm a big guy and it reaches my shoulder blades, which is about all I expected. I'm not sure how it could go any higher without adding bulk to the unit. On the other hand, it does go further down my lower back than I expected, which is certainly a positive.
The bottom line is that we are very happy with the massager. If it fails prematurely, I'll certainly update this review. For now, I highly recommend this model.
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