This chair was very easy to put together and is very comfortable.  The chair reclines with a chord connected to a handle that is positioned in between the seat and the inner side of the arm.  It’s not the typical lever on the outside of the recliner.  The massage and heat are nice, but it’s not a shiatsu type of massage.  It’s more of just vibrations that can be set for all over or alternating locations.  The heat is faint, but noticeable.  Once you get used to it, it can be relaxing.