We’ll take a look at the EP-1272, which is part of Panasonic’s Real Pro Elite series of massage chairs. The EP 1272 is a mid-range shiatsu massage recliner with advanced massage therapy features. We’ll go over some of the main features and touch on warranty coverage as well. Here is our evaluation and review of the EP 1272 shiatsu massage recliner.

We’ll start with warranty coverage and then cover some of the important features of the chair. Panasonic is a major electronics company with many products. Warranty service for this massage chair is initially provided through your dealer. If service is required, the chair should be sent to an authorized repair center. Warranty coverage for this model is as follows: 3 years parts, 1 year labor. This is quite short compared to other major manufacturers in the industry, which is somewhat surprising for such a large company.

Let’s look at some of the most important features of this shiatsu recliner. There are many therapeutic massage features built into this model. There are 4 automatic massage programs, 8 manual massage programs and 3 manual back massage courses. There are also lower body air massage capabilities for calves and feet.

The 4 automatic programs include: shiatsu, Swedish, stretch and fast. Shiatsu provides general stimulation to the back, neck and shoulders using gentle shiatsu, deep rubbing and tapping actions. The Swedish provides general relaxation of the muscles of the back, neck and shoulders through longer movements, circular movements and rhythmic actions. The stretch provides a general stretching of the back muscles through rolling, pressing, shiatsu and kneading massages. Quick provides relaxation of the back, neck and shoulders through rhythmic actions, circular movements, squeezing and hitting.

The 8 manual massage modes include the following massage techniques: kneading, compression, Swedish, Hawaiian, light shiatsu, tapping, regional rolling, and full rolling. Kneading is particularly effective for the neck and shoulders. Compression is recommended for full body relaxation. The Swede loosens up large areas of the back. Hawaiian helps relieve tension in the lower back. Light shiatsu is excellent for loosening knots in the back. Tapping loosens the finer muscles of the neck or as a final massage. Regional rocking provides a focused rocking of the back muscles. The full swing provides a general stretch of the back muscles.

The leg rest has a dual purpose massage. It can be used to massage the calves or feet. If you place your legs on the leg rest, your focus will be on your calves. To massage the feet, the legrest should be more horizontal and you should bend your knees to place your feet. The leg rest provides an air compression massage. This is accomplished by energizing the airbags built into the legrest. They provide a gentle or firm massage to squeeze, hold and release. This is particularly effective for relieving tight, sore, or sore muscles in the calves and feet.

The remote control of the EP 1272 is well designed. The main automatic programs work with one-touch buttons. The manual massage functions are contained in a central side panel of the main remote control. The side panel can be opened to reveal the manual controls. You can adjust the intensity or speed of the massage. There is a function to adjust the width of the rear rollers. It is used in tapping, soft and rolling shiatsu massages. You can also select the focus area for the back. There are neck/shoulders, lower back, and pointing options.

Overall, the Real Pro Elite EP 1272 is a well designed shiatsu recliner. It comes with an excellent range of massage therapies and can effectively target specific regions. The design aesthetics of the chair could have been better along with the warranty. Panasonic’s EP 1272 offers effective massage therapy, so if you’re looking for a mid-range massage chair, it’s worth your consideration.