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The Kyota M380 Genki® has high-end massage chair features, yet is surprisingly affordable. Now anyone can enjoy the mind and body benefits of massage, from head-to-toe anytime in the comfort of home.

Featuring a special 360° sweeping 4-Node Back Massage Mechanism with five different massage techniques, it travels down your body from your neck to your glutes. Experience Triple Roller Total Sole Reflexology and music through the Intersound™ Bluetooth® Speakers. The M380 Genki® advanced features include Intelligent Voice Command + Control; simply tell the M380 Genki® your massage selection! The Total Calf™ Kneading and Oscillating calf feature is normally found on chairs twice the price. Same with the MyMassage™ Memory Program feature to store your own custom creations. And if you are worried about space, relax, this chair is equipped with Zero Wall Fit™ Space-Saving Technology and requires just 2" of wall clearance.

The Kyota M380 Genki® is the best choice for putting a chair into your healthy lifestyle to deliver daily therapeutic massage without compromise. Live better, relax and renew with the best value you will find in any massage chair today.

360 Degree 4-Node Massage

The 4-node robot performs, kneading, tapping, kneading with tapping, shiatsu and knocking massage in an infinite (figure 8) sweeping motion.

Calf Oscillators

Soothe those tired calves. Usually found in chairs twice the price, the Genki M380 features kneading and oscillation motor that combines with air cell compression for the most comprehensive massage available.

Lumbar Heat

Heating modules located in the back of the chair provide a soothing sensation and help loosen your muscles.

Total Sole Reflexology

Utilizes triple shiatsu rollers per foot along with the squeeze of air compression to provide reflexology relief throughout the body.

One Touch Zero Gravity

Zero gravity positioning elevates your knees above your heart, which allows the spine to decompress, provides a sense of weightlessness, and maximizes the effect of the massage rollers.

Slide Forward Space-Saving

No need to worry about what room or how you will arrange your chair, relax and feel the stress melt away as the Zero Wall Technology affords you the ability to place your chair with ease.

Intelligent Voice Command + Control

This feature allows you to control your chair and massage experience hands-free by using one of the many voice commands. Such as "Stress Relief" "Change to point mode" or "Go a little down."

12 Auto Programs + 3 MyMassage Memorized Programs

Convenient and easy-to-use auto programs. Choose from Quick, Full Body, Rest & Relax, Recharge, Recovery, Stretch, Neck & Shoulders, Back Relief, Lower Body, Stress Relief, Renew, Athlete, and three memory massage programs.

Additional Features

• 360 degree 4-Node Plus Massage 
• 12 Auto Programs 
• Weightless One-Touch Zero Gravity 
• Full Manual Control 
• Complete Calf™ Kneading + Oscillation 
• Intelligent Voice Command + Control 
• 3 MyMassage Memory Programs 
• Truefit™ Body Scanning 
• Zero Wall Fit™ Space-Saving Technology 
• Total Sole Reflexology™ 
• USB Charging Station 
• Lumbar Heat 
• Chromotherapy Lights 
• (Premium) Bluetooth® Speakers 
• Sleep Mode 

Air Massage

• Arms & hands
• Legs & feet

Product Specifications

Weight: 255 lbs.

The Kyota Promise: 4 Year Residential Limited Warranty

• Unlimited USA-based customer & technical support
• 4 Year structural framework warranty
• No-cost replacement on covered parts for 2 years
• Complete Care/No-cost parts & labor (in-home, if necessary) for 1 year

For In-Home service, Kyota will arrange all covered parts deemed necessary, to be sent to the consumer and, if necessary, an authorized service provider to repair the product at the customer's residence, at no charge to the customer. If a particular part is no longer manufactured, Kyota may replace your product with a similar product. Under no circumstances shall the retail replacement value exceed the original net price paid for the product. In the event you choose not to accept a replacement for your product, Kyota is no longer responsible for making repairs under the warranty coverage.

Any repairs needed during the 2 year parts warranty coverage, Kyota will provide covered parts at no cost; however, consumer is responsible for any and all shipping, duties and brokerage fees on parts not covered by this warranty or covered but outside of the coverage period. Structure warranty is limited to the steel and steel-welded parts of the frame. If a replacement is issued under the Parts or Structure warranty period, the consumer is responsible for shipping, duties, and brokerage fees related to the replacement. Kyota, at its sole discretion, will repair or replace any defective part within a reasonable time frame. Field Service is only available in the United States. Field Service requires pre-approval and, if necessary, must be performed by Kyota-authorized field service personnel to maintain warranty coverage.