Customer Reviews

Chi Vitalizer Chi Machine

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I've had the Chi Energizer for just over 2 weeks and already I can feel a difference. I have fibromyalgia and back and neck problems so my muscles are very sore almost all the time. I had gotten some relief from acupuncture, but after doing that every week for over a year, it started to be less effective. The first few days of using the Chi Energizer I felt kind of odd, not terrible but not great either. I attributed this to my body getting used to the machine and what it was doing for me. Now, 2 weeks later, I still use it twice a day and the difference is noticable. I sleep better, my neck and back pain, while not completely gone, is greatly improved. I'm hoping with continued use, it will get even better.
I know that it's helping because the first few days, only my legs moved. The muscles in my back and neck were so tight that they just wouldn't budge! But, little by little they eased up.
It's very relaxing too. I put a sleep mask over my eyes and put my headphones on and turn my ipod on to whatever I'm in the mood to listen to and the 15 minutes just flies by!

I am 78. I spend much of the day at my computer with the consequence that my feet swell up. But I HATE exercising. A real computer potato.

The Chi Vitalizer seemed like the perfect answer, but the directions recommend using the machine on the floor. I dutifully lumbered down, hitched myself up to the machine and let 'er rip. It is a pleasant sensation, rather like being shook up in a cocktail shaker sideways. But getting back up off the floor is for me-I'm OLD- an awful chore, so I began to put off using the machine.

I decided to try the Vitalizer right on my bed, which is reasonably firm. Well, I couldn't see any difference between the shakeability of the machine on the mattress and the gyrations on the floor. I'm no light weight, either, 150 pounds and I'm tall. The machine's motor is apparently quite powerful.

So, if you're young enough to pop up and down by all means use the floor, but if not, don't hesitate to get the machine and try it on your bed. You could always get a piece of plywood to put under you if necessary.

Actually, this Chi exercising is quite addictive. When you come off the machine you'll feel a very slight tingling all over. As for my feet, the swelling is gone after a 15 minute work-out. During the session your tummy will get exercised like Santa's bowlful of jelly and you feel that something is really happening. Totally bored by an exercise bike and a treadmill, I passed on these expensive items and don't miss them a bit.

Anyway, if you're elderly there's hope for you with this machine, trust me.If you're young, you've got it made, right on the floor!

Good luck and Godspeed!

HI,..I have used this for a very short time & it has already helped me a great deal,..I have fibromyalgia,..& hurt all of the time,..& this has really helped me without the pain & strain of regular/traditional exercise,...LH

Saw a version of this product advertised in a reputable national magazine. I was intrigued by the concept. The claims made by the manufacturer of the product seemed reasonable to me.

However, the product that I saw advertised was priced at around $400----pretty hefty price. I would never have considered purchasing the product at such an over-inflated cost.

As usual, Amazon.com had several similar products---most priced at around $200.00.

Since I have constant back, knee and leg pain, which is extremely unpleasant as well as depressing, I was very open to trying out the "Chi-Energizer."

Have had the product for over three months. Can't sing the praises of this machine enough! If you wake up in the morning, stiff and feeling terrible because your back and your knees are throbbing with pain, you can get rid of the pain and the stiffness by spending 15 minutes first thing in the morning on the "Chi-Energizer."

Fifteen minutes on this machine will loosen the leg muscles and joints and get the blood flowing into your legs. It is truly amazing the difference the machine makes in how your legs, back and knees feel.

The machine has an automatic shut-off timer at 15 minutes. However, if I have the time in the morning, I turn the machine back on and go another 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes. The soft, gentle, swaying movements are unbelievably relaxing and soothing. Afterwards your legs feel tingly and light. It's an indescribably wonderful feeling and a great way to start your day!

There have been several reviewers who have complained that the foot rests on this machine aren`t adequately padded and that the foots rests are so uncomfortable that they can`s use the machine. These reviewers may simply have extra sensitive feet and ankles.

One of the natural changes, which occur as we age, is that we start losing layers of fat around our ankles and especially on the heels of our feet. This natural loss of fat can cause a lot of pain. The lost fat provided a nice protecting padding to our ankles and the heels.

However, for a person with normal feet and ankles who do have sensitive ankles and feet, the foot rests are well padded and more than adequate. If for some reason, the foot rests on the machine are uncomfortable, an easy solution is to take a lightweight bath towel, fold it up and place it over the foot rests. This should provide more than enough padding.

If back, knee or leg problems are causing considerable pain, this is the product for you!

On the days when I get too busy and don't use my Chi Energizer, I can really tell a difference in how my back, knees and legs feel.

Highly recommend! Very pleased with the Chi Energizer. Wouldn't be without it.

I've been using the Chi Vitalizer two times a day for three weeks. First thing I noticed was how refreshed I feel when waking up in the morning. I've always thought I slept well. Turns out I've slept soundly, but not well.

I also feel more energized during the day.

Working at home for the past thirty years I have always taken an afternoon nap. Naps no longer work. I can lie down, but I can't fall asleep. Just too much energy.

I don't know whether this is psychological or physical, but I seem to be getting a lot more done.

In recent years I've noticed how hard it is to get up and down. For example; lying down on the ground to remove the blades from the riding mower. It was hard to get down and even harder to get up.

I'm 70 and after the first few days of the Vitalizer I noticed I was getting up and down more easily. After three weeks it's is quite easy to get up and down. I don't pop up like a teen ager, but getting up and down is no longer an issue.

I set the remote for a gentle motion for five minutes. Then reset for a faster motion for 15 minutes.

Sometimes after a fifteen minute session it feels so good I just reset for another 15 minutes.

The Chi Vitalizer has been a definite plus for me.

I have been using my Chi machine for a couple of weeks on a daily basis.
I can tell a big difference in how my digestive system is working. No more problems with "elimination". My husband is also using the machine and is able to go to sleep quicker and is waking up feeling more rested.
We have seen other benefits, as well, but these are the 2 problems we were hoping would be helped and they have been.
Any other benefits are just "the icing on the cake"!

My husband and I have had our Chi Energizer for a little over two weeks.
It is making a difference with our health and stress problems. We both work in a very stressful work environment, my husband suffers from neuropathy in his feet, and we both stand for over 8 hrs. a day. This has made all the difference for our tired legs and feet at the end of a long day. We are sleeping better, staying asleep through most of the night, very little wakefulness, which was a problem before. My husband is noticing an improvement in his legs, and has less trouble with muscle soreness. I reccommend this product wholeheartedly.
The company ships quickly and is reliable.

I wasn't able to use this product because I have double-jointed knees, and so when my ankles were in those "stirrups", my knees bowed and were thrown out of whack by the motion. If I had normal knees, I'm sure it would have been fine. The return was relatively easy, but they charge a 15% re-stocking fee, so I didn't get all my money back. Very nice people, though, no problems.

Chi Vitalizer Chi Machine
I am a licensed massage therapist, and i've been using this product on my clients since about 1998. The history of the Chi Machine goes back to a unit that is sold through Network Marketing aka Multi Level Marketing. I used that unit back in the early '90's. The benefit of the Chi Vitalizer is that it has a variable speed control, which allows me to use the unit on just about anyone.
The person who will get the most benefit is anyone who has a condition that doesn't seem to be getting help from the traditional sources. This unit operates on the principles of Eastern Medicine. And so after being on the unit for about 5 minutes, when it stops, you get a rush of energy up your legs and into your body. The energy seems to go to the areas that most need it.
And so I've gotten results with people with Fibromyalgia, Obesity, Back pain, swollen ankles, Lymes Disease, and many other health issues. Sometimes the results are indirect, ie, once a person starts feeling more energy and healthier, they tend to make better choices.
Another group that benefits from the Chi Vitalizer are people who are willing to take the time to stay healthy. I use the unit 3 to 5 times a week for about 5 minutes each time, when i am healthy. If i have a problem, i use it every day for 5 minutes. If the problem is really bad, i would go to twice a day.
If you purchase the unit through AllAboutMassagers, they send you a CD and instructions on how to use the unit.

I bought this machine a week ago and like other reviewers I am now suffering ankle soreness, especially on the higher therapeutic speeds as recommended by the inventor Dr Inuoe. I think the problems are that the distance between the ankle rests is too narrow and the padding is inadequate. I'm of average build but the feet are forced too closely together out of parallel and this causes a pressure spot on the outside of the ankle where it enters the cradle. I've tried adding extra padding, but then the ankles aren't supported properly and are thrown around more, which could cause other problems. I think it's a basic design flaw which if it causes injury you would have a right to get redress. It's a pity because this machine is sold at a reasonable price for home use. The 'proper' machine by Sun Ancon seems to be aimed at professional use and is accordingly highly priced. When I was researching prior to buying I was a bit cynical about Sun Ancon's protestations that these cheaper machines could cause injury, now I am beginning to think they have a point!

**extra comment** since posting my review I have also noticed that the padding on the ankle rest seems harder on one side. It's becoming too painful to use so it's going back. I'm reducing the rating from two stars to to one as it's unusable.