As more and more people prioritize living a balanced life – combining their passions at work and at play – it has become crucial that they perform at their full potential in both areas. And with advances in science and technology, the field of physical rehabilitation is growing at an incredibly rapid rate, allowing us to truly BE our best at all times.

THE LAB is described as “best-in-class physical performance and wellness professionals [with] an emphasis on building, restoring and regenerating the human body.” Their services include personal training, Cryotherapy, physical therapy, NormaTec recovery, anti-gravity AlterG treadmills, blood lactate testing, biomechanical assessments and more. With clients including NBA, NFL and MLB athletes, THE LAB’s reputation speaks for itself.



Of the services offered, one of the more popular forms of therapy is a Cryotherapy session followed by the use of a NormaTec compression system. Cryotherapy exposes the body to extremely cold temperatures (below -100°C) for a very short period of time, which decreases whole body inflammation, relieves muscle pain and speeds up the recovery process. Cryotherapy has been shown to help with recovery and performance in athletics and pain management of arthritis, as demonstrated by this powerful testimonial on THE LAB’s website. Other areas of research include treatment of depression, anxiety, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, fibromyalgia and many other conditions.

Once clients have concluded their Cryotherapy session, they move on to the NormaTec recovery system. Their legs are enveloped in NormaTec compression equipment, which uses compression technology to enhance blood circulation and accelerate recovery. These NormaTec sessions are complemented by the use of Human Touch Perfect Chair recliners. The zero-gravity position of the Perfect Chair encourages increased blood flow and is the No. 1 physician-recommended way to sit for optimal spinal health.

The complementary use of NormaTec recovery equipment with Human Touch Perfect Chair recliners was noted by the owner of THE LAB, who has his own set of Perfect Chair recliners. Upon discovering that these recliners optimize the use of his NormaTec equipment, he quickly placed four Perfect Chair recliners in THE LAB. In the three years since, the recliners have helped numerous college athletes, competitive endurance athletes and NBA all-stars as part of their post-workout routines.

Learn more about THE LAB, located in Santa Barbara, by clicking here. 

Megan Harvey
Direct Ph: 562-733-7317
Direct Fax: 562-424-7846
Corp. Ph: 562-426-8700
mharvey@humantouch.com
www.humantouch.com

Long Beach, CA – October 4, 2017 – Human Touch®, the U.S. market leader of innovative massage chairs, Perfect Chair® Recliners, and other wellness solutions is pleased to announce the introduction of several new products at the 2017 Fall High Point Furniture Market. These products include their new Perfect Chair PC-LiVE™ recliner, the iJoy® Massage Anywhere™ cordless and portable massager, the Reflex SOL foot and calf massager, and more.

Many of Human Touch’s products have been nominees and recipients of design awards, including the renowned Pinnacle Award and the prestigious ADEX Award. These award-winning wellness solutions will be in the Human Touch showroom, allowing High Point attendees to experience them for themselves.

Featured products on display at the Fall High Point Furniture Market will include:

*  The NEW Perfect Chair PC-LiVE recliner, the latest addition to the Human Touch Perfect Chair collection. Inspired by NASA, Human Touch Perfect Chair recliners place the body into the doctor-recommended, neutral-gravity position, with the feet above the heart. This position eliminates pain and stress from the neck and vertebrae, which is caused by earth’s gravitational pull on the body. Using data from Perfect Chair owner surveys, the engineers at Human Touch found that people spend the majority of their time in positions other than zero-gravity, to perform activities such as reading or watching television. Sitting in these positions for extended periods of time places physical stress on the glutes and the sciatic nerve. 


With the new PC-LiVE, Human Touch has optimized the Perfect Chair recliner to evenly distribute body weight over the entire seating surface, even in more upright positions. This is achieved with the new advanced 3D EasePoint™ Technology, which utilizes a proprietary and patented fluid-cell, hermetically sealed cushion. EasePoint Technology uses three separate layers of both high and low viscosity suspension oil to displace pressure in three dimensions across the entire seating surface, thus eliminating harmful pressure points. The fluid-cell cushion is encompassed by Memory Foam PLUS, a luxurious and high-density seating material which supports and contours the entire body. 

*  The NEW iJoy Massage Anywhere, a powerful and portable solution for the perfect massage anytime you need to recharge and soothe tired muscles. Delivering the same powerful FlexGlide® orbital massage that is used in the iJoy Active 2.0 massage chair, the Massage Anywhere replicates techniques used by massage professionals to relax and recharge your body. Its cordless portability allows you to enjoy a great massage whether at work, at home, or even on the go. Use it to enjoy any of three professionally designed, invigorating auto-massage programs, or customize your experience for the perfect massage, no 
matter where the day takes you.

*  The Novo XT massage chair, which increases the flow of oxygen-rich blood to tired, sore muscles in order to restore a natural sense of well-being. The Novo XT’s distinctive unibody design follows a unique L-track that massages the entire back, from the top of the shoulders all the way down to the glutes, and its space-saving design requires only 2” of wall clearance in order to pivot seamlessly from the upright to the reclined position. 

The Novo XT also features full-body stretch, Bluetooth speakers, lumbar heat, cloud touch acupressure, zero-gravity massage and an extending foot-and-calf massager. With 34 auto wellness programs and an easy-to-use LCD controller, the Novo XT massage chair is endorsed by the World Federation of Chiropractic as an optimal way to improve spinal health and relieve overall stress. Novo XT upholstery options include Black, Red, Gray, Cream, or Brown SofHyde. 

*  The NEW ZeroG® 3.0 Massage Chair, which joins the Human Touch ZeroG massage chair collection as the newest way to relax into zero-gravity and enjoy the targeted benefits of massage. The ZeroG 3.0 features Smart 3D FlexGlide massage, and extendable, fully-encompassing foot and calf massager, one-step Go To Zero® control, and an adjustable softening pad so that you can find your perfect massage intensity. 

*  The NEW ZeroG® Volito massage chair, a revolutionary open-frame design massage chair that is both elegant and functional. Volito is the Latin word for “hover,” which describes the weightless sensation experienced as you float in the neutral posture, zero-gravity position. The Volito offers three auto-massage programs with FlexGlide massage technology, as well as a retractable ottoman with a foot and calf massager, dual-motor power for independent leg and back adjustability, and targeted massage techniques. 

*  The NEW Reflex SOL foot and calf massager. The Reflex SOL incorporates CirQlation and Figure-Eight Technologies that are designed to emulate those of a professional masseuse. Massaging the feet and calves in an upward, rolling or wave-like motion, and forcing blood away from the feet and toward the core of the body, helps to improve circulation and warm Air technology adds to an even more relaxing massage experience.



With an adjustable tilt base to find the perfect massage angle, along with adjustable massage intensity and removable and washable sleeve inserts for a fresh massage every time, the Reflex SOL is perfect for a calming massage at the home or office.

“We’re always pleased to be a part of the High Point Furniture Market,” said Peter Theran, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Human Touch. “This year is particularly exciting because we have several brand new product launches that we’re eager to share. From our new PC-LiVE, which has already generated a lot of enthusiasm from healthcare professionals, to our iJoy Massage Anywhere, which provides a powerful massage that you can take with you, our Fall High Point showroom is something that you won’t want to miss.”

About Human Touch

Human Touch is the leading provider of high-quality, innovative lifestyle products, massage chairs, and experiences that have delivered indispensable, life-changing benefits to an ever-growing number of consumers for more than 35 years. Human Touch has been making people feel better by developing state-of-the-art massage products containing patented massage systems that replicate the hands and techniques used by massage professionals, thereby helping to reduce pain and stress caused by today’s hectic lifestyle. Products are available at fine furniture stores, back care specialty stores, and mass-market retailers across the U.S., through international retailers and distributors in more than 40 countries, and online at www.humantouch.com.

Follow Human Touch on Facebook and Twitter @HTFeelBetter.

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Direct Ph: 562-733-7317
Direct Fax: 562-424-7846
Corp. Ph: 562-426-8700
mharvey@humantouch.com
www.humantouch.com

Long Beach, CA– September 25, 2017 – Human Touch, the U.S. market leader of innovative massage chairs, Perfect Chair Recliners, and other wellness solutions, has introduced the Perfect Chair PC-LiVE recliner to their Perfect Chair collection. Inspired by NASA, Human Touch Perfect Chair recliners place the body into the doctor-recommended, neutral-gravity position, with the feet above the heart. This position eliminates pain and stress from the neck and vertebrae, which is caused by earth’s gravitational pull on the body. This improves relaxation, reduces stress and provides better sleep quality, among other important benefits.

Using data from Perfect Chair owner surveys, the engineers at Human Touch found that, while seated, people spend the majority of their time in positions other than zero-gravity, to perform activities such as reading or watching television. Sitting in these positions for extended periods of time places physical stress on the glutes and the sciatic nerve

With the new PC-LiVE, Human Touch has optimized the Perfect Chair recliner to evenly distribute body weight over the entire seating surface, no matter what the seating position. This is achieved using advanced 3D EasePoint™ Technology, which utilizes a proprietary and patented fluid-cell, hermetically sealed cushion. EasePoint Technology uses three separate layers of both high and low viscosity suspension oil to displace pressure in three dimensions across the entire seating surface, thus eliminating harmful pressure points. The fluid-cell cushion is encompassed by Memory Foam PLUS, a luxurious and high-density seating material which supports and contours the entire body.

“When seated in the upright position on most seating surfaces, pressure points in the glutes cause subtle pain. Think of sitting on a hard stadium seat, or wood lecture hall seating,” says Dr. John K. Maltby, Doctor of Chiropractic and Human Touch Wellness Council member. “The ischial bones eventually begin to amplify that pain, and the lower back responds to this by tensing up. PC LiVE reduces that stress by evenly distributing weight and minimizing the pressure on the pelvis and surrounding musculature.”

Like all recliners in the Perfect Chair collection, PC-LiVE blends contemporary architecture with old-world craftsmanship, giving it a bold yet classic look. Each base is crafted from hand-carved and hand-finished solid wood, made from the Hevea Brasiliensis (rubber tree), which yields one of the strongest woods on earth. The premium leather upholstery is sourced from a select 5% of the world’s most high-quality, uncorrected cowhide. The high-tensile strength steel glide rails are also sandblasted, cleaned, and powder-coated with a protective surface for long-term durability and a smooth, quiet glide in order to offer the highest possible level of quality. Each PC-LiVE recliner also offers far-infrared Jade Stone heat to soothe and calm the muscles, as well as all of the quality features that customers have come to expect from the Perfect Chair collection, including:

* Independent leg and back adjustability
* 5-way omni-motion controller
* Adjustable lumbar support
* Premium leather
* Hand-carved solid wood base

PC-LiVE is available in Black, Espresso and Gray upholstery color options, and Matte Black, Dark Walnut and Walnut wood base finish options.

About Human Touch

Human Touch is the leading provider of high-quality, innovative lifestyle products, massage chairs, and experiences that have delivered indispensable, life-changing benefits to an ever-growing number of consumers for more than 35 years. Human Touch has been making people feel better by developing state-of-the-art massage products containing patented massage systems that replicate the hands and techniques used by massage professionals, thereby helping to reduce pain and stress caused by today’s hectic lifestyle. Products are available at fine furniture stores, back care specialty stores, and mass-market retailers across the U.S., through international retailers and distributors in more than 40 countries, and online at www.humantouch.com.

Follow Human Touch on Facebook and Twitter @HTFeelBetter.

Media Contact

Megan Harvey
Direct Ph: 562-733-7317
Direct Fax: 562-424-7846
Corp. Ph: 562-426-8700
mharvey@humantouch.com
www.humantouch.com

Join Dr. James Rouse, Naturopathic Physician and Human Touch Wellness Council member, as he shares how he uses the iJoy Massage Anywhere to practice self-care no matter where his day takes him. Learn more about the iJoy Massage Anywhere by clicking here.

By Jo Simmons, Houzz
Image by: Sigmar, original photo on Houzz

A home should be more than just somewhere to live. It should also be a retreat — a place in which you feel relaxed and nurtured. All too often, though, our houses slip into a more perfunctory role. Sometimes they even cause stress, confronting us with reminders of things to do as soon as we step through the door. How can we steer our homes toward more cozy shores? Try these mood-enhancing ideas and housekeeping tips to add comfort and keep the to-do-list worries at bay.

Sims Hilditch, original photo on Houzz

Work with the seasons. Allow your home to reflect the time of year, and it will feel more enjoyable and nourishing. In the winter, put up heavy drapes that can be closed to keep in the heat, then light candles and, if possible, a fire to create a sense of coziness and protection from the elements.

In the warmer months, open the windows so you can hear the birds, hang gauzy curtains to let in lots of warm, soft light and dot your rooms with wildflowers.

Caroline McCredie, original photo on Houzz

Get the lighting right. Good lighting can lift the mood of a room and help it function better. Get it right, and any space can feel like a welcoming oasis. Weave in a mix of sources for a layered effect and be sure to add plenty of ambient light too — candles and twinkle lights are good for this.

Related: Warm Wall Lights for the Perfect Ambience

Loaf, original photo on Houzz

Listen up. Whether it’s a radio documentary burbling away in the background or your favorite band drifting through the speakers, sound plays a role in making your home what it is, so tune in and chill out. 

Related: Radio Alarm Clocks to Introduce Sound in the Morning

Make your bed each morning. Just the sight of a beautifully made bed when you return home from a busy day can help you relax. So even if you do nothing else before running out the door each morning, make your bed!

Contemporary Kitchen, original photo on Houzz

Conceal work. If you work from home but your desk is part of a large multipurpose room, be sure to hide your computer at the end of the day to give yourself a mental rest. The same goes for any paperwork you haven’t addressed yet. When it’s quitting time, stow it away so your home switches to being a calming haven instead.

Introduce some scent. Turning your home into a space that soothes and nurtures can be as much about how it smells as how it looks. Scent can help us unwind and may carry associations of places we love and bring back fond memories.

Try varying the scent with the seasons, choosing something musky or woodsy as the nights draw in, then swapping to something with more citrus or floral notes during the warmer months.

Alexander Findlater Ltd, original photo on Houzz

Choose cleanliness above styling. It doesn’t matter if your home isn’t quite ready for a photo shoot; it’s still your special place. To help it feel like a haven, focus on keeping it clean and tidy over styling it with the latest buys. An ordered home always seems relaxing, and even a space filled with the most on-trend pieces won’t feel like a refuge if it’s cluttered and messy.

Invest in a throw. Blankets and throws can’t help but appear inviting. They transform a sofa from somewhere to sit into a wonderful place to snuggle. Invite children, dogs or your partner under your blanket too, then forget about everything else as you cozy up together.

Ryland Peters and Small, CICO Books, original photo on Houzz

Add fresh flowers and plants. Bringing a little living greenery into your home can give it a lush focal point. Caring for a houseplant and watching it grow can also be satisfying, and will contribute a sense of specialness.

Related: Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants for Beginners

Make it personal. Displaying family photos and furnishing your home with items passed down through the generations or unearthed at a yard sale will give it personality and help it feel like your individual getaway. Add pieces picked up on holidays or upcycled lovingly by you too. Items with a history or story behind them bring more soul to your space and are nice to come home to.

For more ways to turn your home into a haven, try some of our Human Touch wellness solutions. The high-performance Novo XT massage chair, or the rejuvenating Reflex SOL Foot and Calf massager allow you to relax, and bring your best self to your home and family each and every day!

Do you ever have a tendency to “upper limit” yourself? Have you ever held back on allowing yourself to feel really good, or to be vital and strong…balanced and centered? I know, it sounds a bit counter-intuitive, and you may flippantly respond with, “Gosh, no way! Why would I hold myself back from having more of all the things that I want more of?”

Well, good question. Why would you? 

The research on the benefits of massage are super well documented, and the list of all the reasons why we should welcome its powerful healing, performance enhancing, and all-out awesomeness into our lives is ever-expanding. 

But what gets in the way of putting yourself in self-love based time out? Time, money, convenience…or is it that when you really need the healing touch of a massage it just isn’t around for you to surrender to?

Well, your time has come you super achiever - or you who has a hard time giving unto yourself!

(If I had a drum roll I would pound so loud in presenting the answer to all of these objections!!)

…The iJoy Massage Anywhere just changed the game.

For you Triple Type A People - where your time is perhaps moving too fast and you’re too crunched to allow for a mind-body intervention, now our friends at Human Touch have a message and medium for you. The portable and cordless iJoy Massage Anywhere allows you to experience massage anytime, anywhere. It is high-level wellness at the speed of any and everyone’s life.

And oh, the places you can go! So far in the last month, since I have been “test-living” my Massage Anywhere, I have made more peace with the middle seat in row 34 from New York to Colorado (thank you very much). I have moved from stressed to blessed during my commute-rising above the traffic and arriving whole and happy to work and home. It truly is the perfect way to overcome any and all tendencies to deprive yourself, and allow yourself to be the best version of you… whether today’s agenda includes a business trip, a tough workout, or even an escape to your backyard treehouse!

Working to help people to live their lives more fully is our number one goal at Human Touch. So when we get to hear recovery stories where our products help people to feel better - like this one from Sgt. Wing Woo in Washington - it makes all of our efforts worthwhile.

In 2016, Sergeant Woo was vacationing with his family in Hawaii and body surfing with his son, when a rogue wave sent him tumbling toward the ocean floor. He was “bent backwards like a scorpion,” and knocked unconscious as his head struck the hard sand. His 14 year-old son was able to recover his body from the water, but found his father unresponsive and limp. Sgt. Woo was resuscitated but found to be comatose and rushed to a local hospital, where he remained in a coma for the next 3 days. After he was able to breathe on his own, an MRI was performed and revealed considerable swelling on his spine, which was indicative of the damage that the accident had caused. He was later diagnosed as a Partial Incomplete Paraplegic.

Throughout this whole experience, the Woo family was restricted to the hospital in Hawaii, as they were unable to transport Sgt. Woo back to Seattle without a $50,000 Medivac medical transport. Within one week, his friends and family created a GoFundMe page and raised more than $100,000 to pay for the Medivac fees and other hospital expenses. Sgt. Woo was able to return to Washington, where he was able to regain some mobility but is still restricted to a motorized wheelchair.

Recently, Sgt. Woo reached out to us to share his experience, revealing that our Novo massage chair had made an impact on his recovery. He had tried the chair out at his local Costco, and knew he had to have it. He and his son purchased the blue-upholstered demo model, right there off the show floor.

Since then, he has used his chair as often as possible, sometimes for several hours per day. Since he is restricted to his wheelchair, he struggles to maintain full-body circulation, and runs the risk of pressure sores that result from extended sitting. With his Novo, he is able to recline back into zero-gravity and relieve some of the pressure on his sitting area. He also uses the cloud touch acupressure feature and the arm massage wells to work his muscles and increase his blood flow to his extremities. As is common with his condition, his hands remain clamped since he is unable to unclench them himself. The arm massage helps to work his forearms and hands in order to stretch them out and to loosen the tendons that would be shortened with extended clenching.

Before purchasing his Novo, Sgt. Woo was going to multiple physical therapy and massage therapy appointments each week. It was a constant struggle to not only afford these visits, but also to travel to and from so many appointments. The Novo has allowed him to maintain his regular massage visits from the comfort of his home, and for a fraction of the long-term cost.

We are so grateful to Sgt. Woo for sharing his story with us, and inspired by the community that surrounds and supports him during this time. We wish him and his family our very best as they continue to recover from this incident.

If you would like to contribute toward Sgt. Woo, his wife and two children in order to help pay down their medical bills, please go to their GoFundMe page here.

In today's post, we'll join Dr. James Rouse - Naturopathic Physician and Human Touch Wellness Council member - as he shares how to use the Novo XT massage chair to practice self-care.

Watch the video below to learn his tips on how to use the Novo XT to bring your best self and to be fully present, each and every day.

You can learn more tips and tricks from Dr. James Rouse's on his website by clicking here.

(Original post found on Massage Boss website.)

When investing on an expensive item like a massage chair, it’s only wise to choose something that combines great features and innovative design. After all, massage chairs are becoming more like a status symbol that can spark meaningful conversations whenever people visit your house.

Take Human Touch Novo XT as an example. This massage chair earned a slightly higher rating than Brookstone Recover 3D, not only because it has more features, but also due to its attractive unibody design that seems to have been inspired by an expensive sports car.

Novo XT is the company’s recent attempt to enter the high-end market dominated by big players such as Inada and Panasonic. Human Touch was previously known for its cheaper products like the iJoy massage chair line.

So far, how does the Human Touch Novo XT fare against other more popular luxury massage chairs? Let’s find out with this in-depth product review.

Who is it for?

Human Touch Novo XT is not a run-of-the-mill massage chair you can buy at a cheap price. It’s quite expensive, but only because it provides more value than ordinary massage chairs.

In fact, this model won the prestigious ADEX Platinum Award for its unique design. Human Touch massage chairs are also the only chairs officially endorsed by the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), an organization composed of chiropractors from all over the globe.

Thanks to its sleek unibody design, Human Touch Novo XT is capable of massaging 60% more of your back. The continuous L-track design enables the massage rollers to extend from your neck all the way down to your buttocks. It’s a perfect treat for your butt whether you’re a work-from-home professional or a cycling enthusiast.

And while it doesn’t have a body scan technology, Novo XT allows its users to choose the height setting from the get go, significantly reducing the time it takes before a massage program starts. If you think the body scan in other massage chairs is a complete waste of time, you’ll definitely love this one.

Features:

* 34 auto-massage programs, more than any other conventional massage chair. Human Touch Novo XT actually has 7 primary massage programs, namely:

* Awake, an invigorating massage to start your day right

* Performance, which stimulates blood circulation throughout your body using the Cloud Touch air massage

* Energize, a program that provides great stretch from head to toe

* Recovery, which focuses more on reducing muscle tension on your neck and shoulders

* Demo, which demonstrates all the massage techniques the chair has to offer

* Upper Back as well as Lower Back, programs that target the upper and lower back, respectively

* Each of these primary programs has different variations, namely: Shiatsu, Swedish, Sports and Thai. In addition to these, the Energize program also includes a Stretch variation.

* 3 deep tissue  programs to choose from: 

*  Deep Stretch, which offers deep muscle penetration and stretch for your lower back

* Deep Breath that syncs your breath with the movements of the chair

* Deep Soothe, a program that targets acupressure points on your back

* 6 manual massage modes, each of which comes with adjustable intensity and massage zone. Choose from: 

* Kneading (small, circular strokes on both sides of your spine)

* Shiatsu (massage that rolls up and down the sides of your spine)

* Tap Touch(pulsing and rolling massage)

* Percussion (alternating tapping strokes similar to the technique in sports medicine)

* Knead + Perc (combination of kneading and percussion)

* Audio Sync (synchronizes the music of your choice with the chair massage)

* Focus of the massage can be customized according to your preference. You can choose full massage to cover your entire back, or you can focus the massage on a single zone/specific spot in your back.

* Zero gravity enables the user to recline the chair to a 30-degree tilt at a touch of a button. Inspired by NASA, zero gravity position elevates your legs higher than the heart to distribute the weight equally across the body, lift the pressure off your spine, improve blood circulation and facilitate a deeper, more invigorating massage. (READ: What is a zero gravity massage chair?)

* Full body stretch achieved through a “bend and stretch” functionality, allowing your legs and spine to recover from fatigue and improve their efficiency.

* Cloud Touch, known in other massage chairs as simply airbags, provides air pressure massage to key areas of the body. When using an auto-massage program, you can easily activate one or more Cloud Touch massage areas and adjust their intensity according to your preference.

* Built-in heat for the lower back. This massage chair uses Human Touch Warm Air Technology® to deliver heat continually to the lumbar area, significantly reducing muscle pain and tension.

* Unibody L-track design covers 60% more of your back than other massage chairs. The massage rollers extend from the neck all the way down to the buttocks (glutes), a great feature for those suffering from Piriformis syndrome, sacral pain, etc.

* A space-saving design similar to Brookstone’s Zero Wall technology. This means the chair can automatically slide forward when activated, allowing it to recline even with only 2″ of wall clearance.

* Built-in  Bluetooth speakers enable users to play their favorite music from a phone or music device and let it sync with the movements of the chair for a more relaxing experience.

* Foot and calf massagers work together to push blood from your lower extremities back to the heart, replacing them with oxygen-rich blood that helps relieve tired, sore muscles. Mechanical foot rollers provide reflexology-style massage to the soles, while the leg rest can be extended/adjusted to suit your height.

* Remote control and a crystal-clear LCD screen allow you to easily adjust the massage settings in real time.

* The interface also comes with multiple language settings: English, Vietnamese, Korean and Chinese.

* Choose from multiple color options: Black, Blue, Cream and Red.