@monsie I suggest you also read the following topic on the company that might shed some light on suitability or not being suitable as a provider:
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I tried a massage chair today while at Costco.
Partner and I both experienced some relief just using the chair for 10 mins.
Interested in people’s experience of chairs in range $4000-7000 range
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Hi @Redcarbella and welcome to the community. Thank you also for your first contribution.
I have no experience and $4000-7000 is a lot of money.
The first questions I would ask is how many hours of professional massage could I get for the same money…and would a professional massager service be better than a massage chair?
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We have an entry level chair (from Costco years ago). It was the only one that would fit through the interior doors 
It was rougher than the up-scale models and doesn’t have all the bells and whistles.
Some days I’ll spend an hour with it. Love it! Wish we could fit in ‘the biggie’! Go for it!
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Booking, travelling? versus time and place utility makes it closer than you might imagine. A good shiatsu wins every day, but reclining at the moment, no travel and no scheduling. It is not just pure economics, or pure perfection, it is time and place utility.
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Thanks for your thoughts. I pay $100 per session already for massage and $50 for chiro, both on 2 weekly rotation. I am chronic pain sufferer. Thinking of the chair to provide at home relief when I need it and hopefully preventative services.
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The only features I consider totally frivolous are music and reading lights. It is difficult to get everything without something though. The modes of massage, the tactile feel of the rollers, the squeeze of the inflatables around arms and legs and sometimes head trying to simulate squeezes, vibrations here and there, foot rollers, heat - nirvana on demand at the moment.
Costco rarely sells anything ordinary or rubbish and they stand behind what they sell. The only caveat is to confirm the street prices for the product. Costco is usually less, sometimes amazingly so, but not always.
edit: As with any treatment, a masseur, physio, or a massage chair could exacerbate chronic pain so keep your eyes wide open to the possibility. I have some long term lower back and circulatory issues; my chair has been nothing but good for them.
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Welcome to the forum. I have moved your post into an existing thread which includes massage chairs.
Please have a read through the preceding posts as I am sure you will find a lot of relevant information and will save people repeating earlier responses.
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Hi Phil
You were 100% RIGHT about the massage chair
Today I bought from Costco a Masseuse branded massage chair ($2500). My husband and I both have back problems.
Well, first use his back “ clicked” and he could walk easily again, no pain.
Not so for me, but I did use 2 cycles of gentle relaxation and felt knotted muscles relax. So, I was sceptical but your review rang true to me so I took the plunge and am grateful.
Anyone else wondering is it worth the money…YES do it
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Thanks for closing the loop, and that it went so well.
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I have done on home care predominantly aged clients and i remember seeing one gentleman that frequently used, a, stand up one and it had a, footrest. He was, still able to walk quite well but like a lot of elderly people difficult standing. As ypu guys mention they ade growing in popularity due to aged people. The only concern i would have is, if chairs have not been tested it could cause a accident. I only mean of the item is, faulty. I cannot comment on actual models available in shops or retailers.
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Mine has dementia so and he has one too.
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Thinking of buying a massage chair, particularly the Homas model WF LK1 and would like readers opinion on this or any other massage chair. thans Alan
Hi @alan4, I merged your query into this existing topic that is broader, but has a post or two that might be interesting for you.
I would be interested in who honours the warranty in Australia, whether there are parts beyond the 1-year warranty, and if it is an in-home or back to base or product replacement warranty. Product replacement warranties often (not always) reflect products that are not serviceable or repairable so once the warranty and ACL ‘expires’ virtually any failure sends the carcass to the tip.
The few reviews on the net are positive, especially value for money. Based on the advertisements the low cost for the features list is almost worrisome 
If you search this topic for massage chairs you will find a few salient comments of general nature that might help your decision making.
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My Mum swore by a back/neck massager she won at her chemist. It retailed at that time for about $350. She also had a $1500 job that then went into retirement.
A massage chair will not necessarily apply the massage where you want it so will be a waste of money. Just as well I didn’t buy an adjustable bed for this reason or they would have had it back long ago.
Think of getting some type of massager that sits on a chair and can be moved to cover the area you want massaged. She also had a recliner / lift chair. https://www.pridemobility.com.au/power-lift-recliners It had two motors so so the foot and back moved indepently. This is an excellent feature. Width was the thing our retailer stressed also. Not too wide. Good luck
This is a bit like the massager she had but there are lots around. Beurer MG254 Shiatsu Massage Seat Cover | JB Hi-Fi
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can anyone recommend a good value for money massage chairl Am on a budget and looking for one under $1500. live in Adelaide.
I have moved your question to this topic, which has some discussion about massage chairs you may be interested in.
I have an Iyume A55 from Costco in 2016. I was able to try a few at Costco that year. It was $1540 on sale. At the time the importer was selling that model on sale for $2,200 (?) and the supposed RRP was around $2,700 (?). The point is price may not be indicative of anything related to the product if a good product is identified. The A55 has a few foibles with the control but if it is representative of the brand the brand is OK. It gets lots of use and never missed a beat. Unfortunately the current Iyume product line is above $1,500.
Doing a search it appears the only products that suit the $1,500 budget are on ebay or Amazon. Some of the products on offer are discounted products also available at some shops such as Harvey Norman. I suggest you compare what is available on ebay or Amazon at their prices and see if your local Harvey Norman or another shop has one to touch and feel. Can the online prices be negotiated at a bricks and mortar shop? Not always but worth a try. There is some safety at a bricks and mortar in case something goes wrong, and that is more difficult when dealing with an out of state ebay/Amazon merchant.
Last comments are anything can break so being able to identify the importer and confirm they can service their products is important; and make sure it will fit through your doors. Most will fit through standard external doors but not always internal ones.
Apologies I could not make a specific referral but hope this ramble is helpful.
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