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What was most impressive about this unit was that it felt almost as good as a full sized recliner massager, despite its smaller form factor. The unit looks sort of like an ergonomic auto seat, with velcro straps that attach onto almost any chair with a high back. The back cushion is supported with a hard back housing, with four independent rollers inside that can be programmed to provide either a shiatsu (a circular, deep kneading action) or rolling massage (like a warm rolling pin working your back muscles), customizable to different back widths. A corded remote provides six massage programs and the option to zone in onto a specific region of the back. The rollers also can provide heat with the touch of a button (mom definitely liked this). The unit automatically shuts off after 15 minutes, which is a good safety feature, but disappointed my mom a bit ("...couldn't they given us just 5 more minutes? Fifteen minutes goes by so quickly!").

As someone who once had chronic back problems, I know a professional massage is the best way to go. But they're expensive (but oh so worth it, you've convinced me, Burke Williams), so the Therapist Select might be a good way to get your massage fix without breaking the bank.

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