Homedics Therapist Select Sp 10h Shiatsu Pillow, Beige Review

I have been searching high and low for the Homedics Shiatsu Pillow; a pillow which can withstand me laying down right on it with minimal loss of massaging force. I am glad, however, I didn't buy this for the heating element. The massagers turn red to tell you the heating function is on but you wouldn't know it when using the pillow. The size is great though and I love the fact it doesn't run on batteries! I could do without the noise but if the noise means a stronger massage, I'm sold! Yet, If I use it to long, I do wake up the next day sore.

The power of the massagers may be to much for some. I wouldn't exactly call it relaxing but for me it is just right. I am the type of person where when somebody is massaging my back I am constantly asking them to push harder. The unfortunate massager quickly buckles under the pressure and walks away with sore thumbs and the feeling they may have injured me; I'm left with an unsatisfied tense back and neck.

The heat mechanism was only a plus for me. I don't mind I don't feel the heat because I am to busy enjoying the feel of my tension melting away. I don't recommend this for the warm toasty relaxers out there.

I would say the pillow is about the size of a throw pillow, only in rectangle form. I like being able to adjust it by leaving out one side if I want to use just one massager on one specific spot. I often use only one of the massagers because for my back they aren't place close enough together. If I use both I find one side will be hitting the right spot while the other side is reaming on a boney area.

The pillow is a tad bit to noisey for my liking. I wanted to turn it on the other night while my boyfriend slept but was afraid the sound would wake him. Again, I don't mind the sound because to me it is only a sign that the thing is powerful!

All in all, I give this a 5 star rating for intensity and durability. There is virtually no heat and it is somewhat noisey though. I do feel like I am getting the well needed massage I've always craved when I use it and that is all I need! Worth every penny (at Wal-mart.com I ordered mine for 49.99+tax).