Are you looking for that perfect massage chair? One that combines that ultimate design with a high level of performance?
Or one that could feel like the touch of an actual masseuse? Well, the Human Touch Novo XT massage chair comes very close.
And with its impressive list of quality features and modern design, it will enhance the style of any room.
This chair was designed by Human Touch specifically for athletes and professionals to help them with their recovery.
It performs well in getting oxygen to those aching, sore, and stiff muscles to speed up recovery.
In addition to the 5-year in-home labor warranty, one very nice feature compared to other chairs on the market is that this one comes fully assembled.
That’s right, no assembly is required! Just unbox, plugin, and get started.
Let’s take a look at all of the quality features you get with this chair.
Features
35 Wellness Programs with LCD Remote
The Human Touch Novo XT massage chair comes with an impressive 35 different wellness programs. These include the following:
6 Auto Programs
- Awake – you get a wonderful invigorating massage to get your day off to a good start.
- Energize – a soothing massage gives a great stretch to re-energize you after a busy day.
- Performance – intense, Cloud Touch air massage-based massage to stimulate circulation throughout your body.
- Recovery – great massage after a long day, focusing on the neck and shoulders.
- Upper Back– the upper back is the main focus
- Lower Back – focus is primarily on the lower back.
5 Variations
- Shiatsu – uses acupressure to release tension and bring balance to the body.
- Swedish – focuses on muscle relaxation, targeting superficial muscles and increasing blood circulation.
- Sports – used to relieve tension and increase flexibility in soft tissues and muscles due to excessive physical activity or muscle imbalance.
- Thai – uses gentle pressure and stretching techniques to relax the whole body.
- Stretch – the main benefit is to relieve tightness and tension in your muscles when you’ve used (and over-used) them.
3 Deep Tissue Programs
- Deep Stretch – this program uses a technique that provides a deep muscle penetration and a very beneficial lower back stretch.
- Deep Breath – with this program the chair movements will coordinate with your breathing. This helps to force you to breathe in and out which enhances your relaxation.
- Deep Soothe – the deep soothe targets acupressure points on the back, helping to relieve the stress and tension that tends to build up in the muscles.
One convenient feature is the pouches located on the inside of each armrest. This allows you to place the remote on either side of the chair, making it perfect for righties or lefties. And if English is not your primary language, the remote can be set to 4 different languages:
- English
- Mandarin
- Korean
- Vietnamese
Lumbar Heating
Many massage chairs use heating pads or infrared heating elements. But the Human Touch Novo XT massage chair uses warm air technology.
You don’t need to wait for a heating pad to warm up before getting results. Heat instantly flows to the lumbar region, giving additional pain relief to sore, tight muscles and keeping you warm. There is no temperature adjustment for this.
And it can help relax tense muscles, calm muscle spasms, reduce stiffness and help increase flexibility. It can even be a form of natural pain relief as it can reduce your need for pain medications.
Body Scanning
Many massage chairs on the market today feature auto-scan technology. This allows the rollers in the chair to map your back before the massage.
This allows the chair to determine the ideal roller position for you. You get a more precise, customized scan with this. It helps to assure the massage will hits all your pressure points optimally.
The Human Touch Novo XT massage chair works differently. On the remote, it shows you a body chart in which you select a height setting you believe applies to you. The chair then will adjust the rollers accordingly.
This is adjustable so if the height you choose does not cover everything adequately you can modify it.
If you want to get started quickly and think the body scan on other chairs is unnecessary, then you will like this feature.
Unibody L-Track Design
Many chairs on the market utilize S-track rollers, which will typically extend from the neck to the base of the spine, following the S-shaped curvature of the back. But the Human Touch Novo XT massage chair covers 60% more area of the back utilizing its 42″ L-track roller system. And as the name suggests, the quad rollers reach from the neck down to the glutes.
The chair has quad 3D rollers. What this means is there are 2 rollers on each side. So besides having the ability to move up and down as found in many 2D chairs, these rollers can move in and out. This allows you to have a more intense deep tissue massage.
Its unique unibody design also helps to create a modern look that will fit in nicely with any decor.
Cloud Touch Accupressure
The Human Touch Novo XT massage chair uses what they refer to as the Cloud Touch system. The surprisingly quiet collection of 42 air cells placed throughout the chair each inflates and deflate at various times based on the program you choose. With 3 levels of intensity, you can also selectively activate the airbags in the following body zones:
- Shoulder
- Upper Arm
- Arm
- Hand
- Calf
- Hip
- Thigh
- Foot
Zero Gravity System
Zero gravity seating is a position that was inspired by NASA while studying the astronauts. While in this reclined position your back is cradled and your legs are elevated above your heart.
This chair comes with one zero-gravity setting. Besides giving you the feeling of weightlessness it has also been shown to have many therapeutic benefits, some of which are listed below.
Zero Gravity Position Therapeutic Benefits:
- Enhanced Circulation—this will increase blood flow which can help to decrease inflammation.
- Relief For Tight Muscles — with less pressure on the back in the zero-gravity position, muscle stress is decreased, allowing them to relax.
- Improved Lung Capacity – your lungs can fully expand, increasing oxygen levels which can speed healing.
- Less Stress On The Heart – by improving circulation, your heart does not need the same effort to distribute blood throughout your body.
Wall Hugger Design
The Human Touch Novo XT has all of the nice features and the modern pleasing design that allows it to fit nicely into any décor. But nobody wants the chair to stick out in the middle of the room like a sore thumb for it to have the necessary room to recline.
With the Wall Hugger design, your chair can be placed within 2 inches of the wall, which means you may be able to have this fit into a smaller room than you think.
Bluetooth Speakers:
Using the speakers built into the headrest, The Human Touch Novo XT wireless Bluetooth stereo system allows you to immerse yourself with your preferred sounds by linking your favorite Bluetooth compatible device.
One really neat feature is the audio sync function that, when connected to a smartphone or tablet, synchronizes the massage to your music. Pretty cool!
Human Touch Novo XT Pros & Cons
PROS
No Assembly Required – most massage chairs require assembly. So to have a chair ready to go right out of the box is a plus!
Auto Wellness Programs – an amazing choice of 34 auto programs compared to other chairs that typically offer anywhere from 6 to 12.
Space-Saving Design – can be placed within 2” of the wall with its pivoting design
Cloud Touch Acupressure – if you have ever had treatment of trigger points, you will appreciate the way pressure points are targeted and how it helps to release tension and stretch in the muscles.
Wider range of user heights – from 5’ to 6’9”
CONS
High Price – As one of Human Touch’s top of the line chairs, its advanced features make it a good value and worth the price if you can afford it
Manual Height adjustment – for the price of the chair, I would have thought it would have an automatic body scan.
Final Verdict (4.5/5)
When looking at massage chairs, one needs to look at the reputation of the company as well as the features of the chair itself.
Human Touch is a leader in the field of massage chairs and carries with it a great reputation.
Overall, this chair gets high marks. The wall hugging feature allows flexibility if you have limited space. The abundance of auto program selections is fantastic. The L-track does a great job of getting to the hamstrings and glutes. In addition, it does a good job with stretching for an L-track chair