The Modern Back

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Best place in America to buy your Massage Chair
October 25, 2024

So let me start. If you are reading this, it's because you are seriously considering dropping a few dollars on yourself and your well being. I'm 70 years young. I'm a WTC 9-11 Victim and Volunteer with a few medical issues. I had over 85,000 people follow my reviews on Trip Advisor, Open Table, RESY etc. I did construction my whole life, so I hurt.
My friend who knew me said, "Why don't you treat yourself to a massage chair? So I did my research as I always do. In NYC where I live and adjacent New Jersey, there was not one place that had a complete top shelf selection to try. I wanted the very best for me. Long story short, Tom had them all to try in one place!
I'm retired now, so after many conversations with Tom, I went to Sarasota, Florida with my friend to meet Tom and to try them all out. He said, "You aren't the first to come down". I see why. After I met Tom and explained what I wanted, he pointed me in a few directions. Tom took us through many of the options and features. Too many to list. He, of course, sized us both up and had us try as many chairs as many times as we wanted. My friend is 100lbs. We both agreed on the Osaki OS Pro Duo Max over the AI Vivo. My friend said, "Her massage chair does not come close to these!" After about 2 months of every day use, certain areas of my body became pain free. I was also more flexible and friends thought I looked better. Maybe because they wanted to use it?
I found, after two months of constant use, this massage chair really did it all. I can best say, it's infinitely adjustable for most people. It even asks you your shoe size so the rollers are hitting your feet exactly where you need it and it's not just one with roller. You truly get massaged in 4D as if 5-6 masseuses are working on your body all-at-once! Hand massage, in my opinion doesn't come close! It can't. I said to Tom, "Between these two machines, does this one do everything that the other did and way more? He said, "Yes". That was it.
So with Tom's help, he gave a great price, warranty, cover which may never be used, cleaner and white glove set up as well. This all completed about two weeks later.
I did delay total judgement on my machine as this is a pricey investment and I wanted you to know exactly what I found out. Awesome! My Duo-Max is Awesome! I don't think a masseuse can come close. You have to try these new 4D machines to fully understand how close this is to a human-massage if not way better. What it does is unimaginable till you experience it. Go!
As I live in another State, there was no tax. It nearly paid for the trip/ vacation. I am still learning everything that this machine can do. I am completely happy with this purchase and Tom and his wife made the purchase a pleasure.
My suggestion: Don't delay and don't settle, get honest advice, great price and try all the brands you can. I picked Osaki, the largest sellers in America-for good reason. Before dropping big bucks, give Tom a call. Do one stop shopping. He will do you right. Enjoy your almost "free" vacation when you go down. Say, "Mitch sent you". Let me know how you did. You will have never felt better and better.

Date of experience: October 25, 2024
Florida
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Absolutely the best, must research there service and sales.
October 18, 2024

Looked at big box stores, then found Modern Back. Truly the best experience you will find in massage chairs.

Date of experience: October 18, 2024
Florida
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Do you "homework" for price and service. Close the best.The staff is accommodating and helpful. Pleasant and helpful.

Date of experience: October 2, 2024
Florida
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Loved the low pressure and transparent sales approach
September 26, 2024

Tom was the person we worked with at the showroom. He was polite, low pressure, and willing to point out the cons along with the pros for each chair we looked at. He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. I appreciated that he downplayed the marketing gimmicks and could easily explain the actual mechanisms that made the chair work. The entire process from walking in the door to checking out took around 45 minutes.

Date of experience: September 26, 2024

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Florida
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Exceptional Experience
September 12, 2024

Because of our location from the store and our schedule, the owners came to the store on Sunday when they are typically closed. A approach seldom seen.

Date of experience: September 12, 2024
Florida
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Very helpful and accommodating.
September 8, 2024

We drove across the state to visit Tom's showroom to select our new chair. He had the four models we were considering set up and ready for testing. An hour later, with his helpful guidance, we were able to choose the right one. It was safely delivered a few days days later and we haven't missed a day of at least a quick 20 minute massage.

Date of experience: September 8, 2024
Georgia
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Wow!
August 23, 2024

Went to store to test demos. Tried several. They were extremely helpful in helping me to find the right chair for me!

Date of experience: August 23, 2024
Tennessee
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Modern Back is awesome
August 12, 2024

We have purchased two chairs from Tom Walls at Modern Back and could not be
More pleased with the service and products. My husband practically lived in his Osaki Titan chair the last year and a half. It has been life changing. He just upgraded to the Luraco i9 Max and it truly is the 'Rolls Royce' of massage chairs and is already helping improve his health conditions. Tom made the entire process so easy and was incredibly helpful in guiding us to the right chair for his needs and arranging white glove installation. I could not recommend Modern Back more highly.

Date of experience: August 12, 2024
Florida
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Love our new massage chair
July 22, 2024

So glad we found The Modern Back. After spending time investigating options on the internet we decided we would prefer.purchasing our chair from a business where we could actually go and see the chairs in person with people that were knowledgeable and professional.

Date of experience: July 22, 2024
New York
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This amazing product has everything that you want and more. Different easy to use massage programs satisfy the most sophisticated customer demands. They stimulate each and every part of the body from upper neck to toe area fitting perfectly unique individual shapes and curves with exceptional range of reach from mild to hard felt. Not only it comes at a reasonable price, the customer service is always there to provide quality support all the way. This is simply priceless and I am forever grateful to Tom Walls for making it to be such a pleasant experience!

Date of experience: July 19, 2024
Florida
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Great experience
June 16, 2024

Great experience with modern back. Owners are very thorough and take their time in explaining every little detail. Very happy with my massage chair.

Date of experience: June 16, 2024
California
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Responsive and helpful
July 2, 2024

Bought a massage chair from themodernback.com. From the very beginning of the process they were helpful and responsive. When I had a minor issue with the chair at delivery they immediately set it right. Would wholeheartedly recommend these folks.

Date of experience: June 8, 2024
California
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Great experience from start to finish
June 4, 2024

If you're looking for a massage chair look no farther than The Modern Back. Everything is smooth and easy with no pressure. Tom or Ann Marie will answer any questions you may have and help you select the best chair for your needs and budget. We are very pleased with the entire shopping and buying experience. The Modern Back offers the best selection and great service, they do business the old fashioned way, easy and honest! I have had massage chairs before but this buying experience was above and beyond what I expected.

Date of experience: June 4, 2024
Florida
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Great people to work with, not pushy or hard sell.
May 25, 2024

Very polite and courteous. Went in to look at a Personal Comfort mattress and felt no pressure to buy.

Date of experience: May 25, 2024
Colorado
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True relaxation available at the push of a button.
May 21, 2024

I would like to encourage you to give this chair a try!

Date of experience: May 21, 2024
Florida
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My wife and I have been looking for a massage chair for quite some time, but I was afraid to purchase a chair Online, because I could not speak with a live person and I wanted to try out the chair first, before investing so much money. I ran across The Modern Back and spoke with Tom, the owner, and he was "awesome". My wife and I drove 2 hours to Sarasota to see his impressive showroom and bought the Osaki High Pointe 4D chair. He gave us a great price and always is available. THANK YOU SO MUCH TOM!

Date of experience: May 15, 2024
New York
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Tom won my business
May 14, 2024

Tom won my business
Tom spent a lot of time with me discussing chairs and their options. He never rushed me or tried to sell me a product. He was more interested in assisting me rather than just sell me a chair quickly.

When I first engage in a chat with him I let him know I was 3-4 months out before finalizing a purchase. He asked about my needs, size, experience with chairs. Provided me with his recommendations.

I engaged in chat with Tom further in the next weeks. And truth be told I was looking at everything under the sun so I was blasting him with all sorts of questions. He was super patient and knowledgeable. I eventually made my purchase.

As for the chair, I went for the Osaki DuoMax. 0 Complaints about it and 100% satisfied. I tried a few other chairs and brands locally and the DuoMax made me feel the best.

Date of experience: May 14, 2024
Texas
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Most helpful customer service ever!
May 10, 2024

Unfortunately I don't recall the rep's name that helped me but they helped me through the chat find the perfect chair for me, place the order AND happen to get a great deal on it!

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Nevada
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Perhaps the best shopping experience ever for an investment like this.
May 7, 2024
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We were visiting Florida and I shot an email off to Modern Back very early in the morning- for a reply not long after, explaining the differences, answering my questions, and I was impressed it wasn't a hard sell. At no time was this process hurried or time sensitive, Tom was an absolute professional. Spending this kind of money, I want to be logical, and know what I'm buying since this was the first time I'd ever considered a massage chair. We made the trip to Sarasota, met Tom, and spent the next 3.5 hours trying different chairs and asking a ton of questions. My wife and I never felt uneasy, or burdensome because of the time we were soaking up, and I understood that the time he was investing in us had no guarantee of a sale. I told Tom my budget and he showed me only the ones in that price range- it was me who opted to test out the Osaki and learn just why it was priced higher. I am so glad I did! I think you have to try the full spectrum to make an informed decision, and then decide price- not the other way around. Thanks to Tom our chair was delivered to Arizona a week later- yes one week, and setup was easy as we opted to do our own assembly. A few plugs, 2 screws, and you're done- just make sure you have the help of a furniture dolly and a strong helper, it's a lot heavier than a Lazy Boy! Thank you Tom- a month later and its still everything you promised and more- we are discovering modes and options we didn't realize it had. Truly a great buying experience!

Date of experience: May 7, 2024
Osaki 4D continues to be amazing!
May 8, 2024
Previous review

From my first email to The Modern Back early in the morning to our trip the next afternoon to the store in Sarasota, Tom was more helpful than I could have imagined. I didn't know what to expect as this was the first time I had "test driven" a massage chair, and Tom offered his advice to the newbie couple over the span of our 3.5 hour visit to his store and we never felt hurried, or burdensome. There's a lot to learn about these chairs and you're spending a significant amount of money- Tom understands this and treats you like VIPs. Honestly, it's been a month in our house now and everything he promised was true! You will not waste your time researching the right chair for you when you deal with The Modern Back. If I could I would give 10 stars! Thank you Tom!

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Ohio
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Customer service
April 24, 2024

The sales person was very helpful, friendly, and explained the difference between each chair that I was interested in.

Date of experience: April 24, 2024

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  • 800-416-4304
  • Sarasota, Florida, United States