A brand new Michigan State University study is in. And it shows that Reverie’s 3D-Wave™ Massage goes well beyond the obvious feel-good benefits during the massage.  Namely, using it for 20 minutes at bedtime can help you wake up feeling happier and also help you feel more alert during your day.

A quick recap on the massage itself.

Our 3D-Wave massage technology is truly revolutionary. Using the scientific principle of resonant frequency, we developed a more dynamic massage with a circular motion not found on other massage furniture. It’s also gentler and quieter. No crude shaking of the bed or bruising shiatsu. Just a travelling, zen motion that increases blood flow and circulation. And because we’re Reverie, we designed it so you can adjust it to your own needs. Up to four wave patterns at your beck and call, plus 10 levels of intensity. We have a short video explaining more here.

The methodology, in human-speak.

So here’s how the study went down. Male and female college students were studied for approximately 24 hours. One group of participants slept with a 20-minute 3D-Wave massage at bedtime, and the other group did not. Both groups were given cognitive tests before going to bed to establish a baseline and also given standard physiological tests throughout the night to track their sleep quality.

Upon waking, they were evaluated across several measures. They were asked about their quality of sleep, and given another cognitive test. They rated their initial alertness and mood. Once they left the clinic and went about their normal lives, they were then texted every two hours throughout the day and asked to keep rating their  alertness and mood.

What happened?

The group that had the massage was compared to the group that didn’t. And the results were heartening. People who had used Reverie 3D-Wave massage the night before woke up feeling happier. Better yet? The effects were not fleeting. Those who had 3D-Wave massage were more alert throughout the day and also in a better mood.

What does 3D-Wave massage mean for you?

Sleep is a complex thing. It is different for all people, and at Reverie, we view it as a puzzle to be solved on many fronts. For a long time, we’ve felt massage helped, and now we have some objective proof. Massage is just one of many things we invest a lot of energy into to help you succeed at great sleep.

There’s really no way to go wrong with our 3D-Wave massage. It feels amazing, and many of us who sleep on the bed ourselves feel strongly that it helps us fall asleep. This study also supports the idea that it will help you feel happier and less tired all day long. At Reverie, this truly makes us happy. Our tagline is “Sleep well tonight. Live better tomorrow.” We mean it, and hope that you experience life-changing sleep every night.

For our data hounds:

Here’s the science behind the study:

– EEG, EOG, EKG, respiration and oxygen levels measured to determine sleep quality.

– Stanford Sleepiness Scale to measure alertness.

– UNRAVEL computerized place-keeping test to measure cognitive fitness.

– PANAS test to measure mood.

This study was funded in part by Reverie and by a grant from the SCIP/TCA program from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

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