Have been around for months on foot pain, right on the sole of the foot. Wanted to see a doctor, but I heard that you have to pay for massage. Have inquired on various sites, which device is best. The opinion about Shiatsu was good everywhere. Since this unit even has infrared heat, I slammed. I was not disappointed. After nearly 3 weeks of daily use, the pain is almost gone. Times have also tried my knee to massage (which hurts for years because of the meniscus). Again, the pain became less. The heat is really pleasant, you can leave out of course. The only thing that bothers something that is a little loud running noise, but since you will then switch the TV loud and good. May it not want to miss!