Review on Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine with Heat Therapy - Boosts Blood Flow and Circulation, Provides Deep Kneading for Deep Tissue Relief, Ideal for Plantar Fasciitis, Diabetics, and Neuropathy by Hope Tribolet

We bought this foot massager primarily based on reviews on Amazon and other sites that recommended it as one of the best available. I would not agree. While this is a decent machine, its developers missed an opportunity to make it exceptional/best of the best. Here's what I noticed:** This model doesn't have a remote control. It doesn't matter much to some, but for those who find it a little harder to move after reaching a comfortable position (like lying down), pacing every 15 minutes to gather strength to to start another cycle. A full remote control (with the same options as the panel) would be a huge improvement.** 15 minutes. That's all. Time is up. For real? I would like more options (10, 15, 20, 25 and 30? Yes. Why not?)** You need to RESET the settings EVERY time you start a new cycle. 15 minutes are up and DING! Sit down, manually reset any previously set settings (God forbid, run the cycle more than twice.) Forgets the last programmed settings. For me, this should be a no-brainer. If I take the time to set it to my liking, it should remember the last one. Then when someone else uses it, they can play around with it however they want. However, if I'm the only one using it, that's another annoying step. Not to mention I don't dare put my feet/legs in it until I turn on the power and reset manually - otherwise it grabs dirt from my feet/legs and is very painful. (I'm a pressureless girl - HOORAY!)** The minimum should be an average level of compression/pressure. Again, I found it easy to choose between "No. No squeezing for you big baby" in the extreme opposite of "hard squeeze/push until your eyeballs pop out and your toes fall off". But then again, I'd like a SMALL print, or better yet, a self-installed sliding scale! new idea ** Holy smoke, that thing is heavy! Damned. I'm no wimp, but I didn't realize I would need a hand truck to move it from room to room, to the bed, and to the chair under my desk. Hey why not add some wheels? Too much of? I don't know but wow. I need a back massager after moving this foot massager. EEK.** Heater is either off or on. no other options. I understand the responsibility and they may be afraid of getting too hot for fear of getting burned, but if you're ok with the extra pressure that could kill a small animal I think a few extra grades of options would be nice. There is no heat. Warm, ahh, beautiful. Really warm, oh now it's relaxing!, hot. Yes, I can feel it deep inside. I'm fine today, maybe not tomorrow. Hell-fire damnation, someone call the fire department, my feet are on fire. You get drift. ** Vibration - on or off. You see the pattern here, don't you? Yes, I'd like Minimum (cute ippity tap), Medium (some delicate karate chops, HiYah!), High (is it an earthquake?), or again. Give me a slider for specific settings. Just a thought. **Given the HIGH COST of this item (at least for me. Now I have to mortgage my house), I expect the designers to think through even the most basic of the above. At least one remote with the setting "remind me”. My fiancé really likes it and although he's quite a strong guy, he also grumbles when he has to move it. He's kind enough to move it for me sometimes, otherwise I'm on my own. Personally I think there is something that would give me more customization options for the price. But that's just me.