HoMedics BKK 100 Therapist Select Shiatsu Spot Massaging Cushion

Customer Reviews

Beware of possible cord fray

2008-07-04
I like my massage pillow so much that I keep it next to my chair and use it frequently. Once a week, however-in preparation for my house cleaner-I wrap the cord around the pillow and put it away. The other day, after owning the pillow for seven months, I flipped the switch and heard a loud pop, which coincided with a break in the electrical circuit. Upon examination, I discovered that the cord (right where it protrudes from the pillow) was frayed and had caused the short circuit. I'm very lucky that I didn't accidentally touch the frayed cord when i turned the unit on! I wonder if the weekly wrapping was the cause of the problem (although I used to do the same with a HoMedics shiatsu massager and never had a problem.) HoMedics is replacing the unit-although I had to cover the return shipping cost-and claimed that this was the first frayed cord they had heard of. I will still use my new pillow, but you can be sure that I will examine the cord thoroughly on a regular basis!

Great value for Muscle Ache Relief!

2008-06-24
I paid about $25 for this massager and I get enormous relief from muscle tension in my low- and mid-back. It's so powerful that I use, either, the lower of the 2 settings or I put a thin pillow between the rollers and my back on the higher setting. The only potential for trouble that I sense might be the amount of heat generated from the motor inside the unit. Not that it is so hot, just that it does get fairly warm. I hope it will not be a problem. And, actually, the heat feels good on the muscles!

I had purchased the exact same model for $40 about 6 months ago from a different vendor from Amazon.com and it just stopped working after about 3 months. I am hoping that this was just an unusual case of 1 defective item.

Great Massage

2008-06-21
This is a great buy. I use it multiple times per week and it's a great after work stress releiver. It's esecially fabulous for the upper back/neck area where I carry all my tension. I've also used it on my feet,calves and lower back. It does take some getting used to at first because the massager was a little stronger than I expected but it is exactly what I need to get rid of those pesky knots in between my shoulder blades

Good for the money

2008-06-02
This item gives a good hard massage for the money. I hope sometime to get one that moves up and down the back on it's own. It's a little inconvenient moving it to all the places I want it to hit.

Massage is NOT the word!

2008-05-15
Wow!! That's all I can say regarding this product. Very relaxing and soothing to have a cushion that is portable and one that makes a difference!

Great for Specific Pain

2008-05-14
Move your massaging recliner to the basement rec room! The ShiatsuSpot Massaging Cushion offers you a powerful massage in a convenient size. So small that you can hide it away on a shelf, yet powerful enough that your stress will instantly dissolve.

Good Product

2008-04-28
I would recommend this product. Being portable, you can isolate the area you need to work on. Also you can adjust the pressure applied by using your own body weight.

Staionary massager

2008-04-21
I thought this massager would be good for my feet, but is way too strong. The unit stays in one position and does it work just fine, and you must move the unit around your back, or move your feey.

Oh My! What a great purchase!

2008-04-16
This thing is fabulous! I was a little worried being a smaller person, but not a problem at all. The rollers are all in the right places.

just what I needed!!!

2008-04-06
Shiatsu messagers (of any kind) are by far, the best messagers invented to date. I had knots and kinks in my shoulders and back and this masterpiece got rid of it all! Everyone that comes over to my home tries it and falls in love. I am the Shiatsu Messagers #1 fan!