Brand reviews
Who owns each brand, where the chairs are built, what the warranty terms say, and which models are worth shortlisting.
Each article is built from published specs, clinical literature, and manufacturer documentation — no hands-on testing, no sponsored placements.
Osaki
The highest-volume massage chair brand in the US. Broad ladder from entry 2D chairs to 4D flagships, sold through a dense dealer network. Same parent company as Titan.
Synca Wellness
The North American face of Fujiiryoki — the company that built the first massage chair in 1954. The JP3000 and JP1100 are engineered and manufactured in Japan; the compact CirC range is designed in Japan and built in China.
Inada
The brand that invented the automatic shiatsu massage chair in 1962. Family Inada manufactures exclusively in Japan. The ROBO is its current US-market flagship — a 4D AI chair with facial recognition, dual-joint rollers, and per-user body scan profiles.
Fujiiryoki
The oldest massage chair manufacturer in the world. Fujiiryoki chairs sold directly under the brand name are engineered and manufactured in Japan. The Synca brand is Fujiiryoki's North American distribution name.
Luraco
The only massage chair brand that meets the FTC "Made in USA" standard — designed, engineered, and assembled in Arlington, Texas. Focused model range built around the i9 Max Plus line. Strong warranty terms and domestic service infrastructure.
Human Touch
California-based brand founded in the early 1970s, exclusively endorsed by the World Federation of Chiropractic. Best known for the Super Novo series of SL-track massage chairs and The Perfect Chair zero gravity recliner. Designed in Long Beach; manufactured in China.