Abstract: The invention is a device used for relaxation and for the relief of stress. The device is placed next to a bed on which the subject lies prone. It may be situated on the floor or on a bed side table. An adjustable vertical support column mounted on a base supports a rotatably mounted motor cooperating with a horizontally oriented sweep arm. The sweep arm is equipped with depending “fingers” that make constant contact with the subject's back when the height of the support column is properly adjusted. Different types of “fingers” can be reversibly attached to the sweep arm. The sweep arm moves in a back and forth motion controlled by the rotating motor. A timer enables the device to be turned off automatically so as not to disturb the relaxation of the subject.

Abstract: The invention is a device used for relaxation and for the relief of stress. The device is placed next to a bed on which the subject lies prone. It may be situated on the floor or on a bed side table. An adjustable vertical support column mounted on a base supports a rotatably mounted motor cooperating with a horizontally oriented sweep arm. The sweep arm is equipped with depending “fingers” that make constant contact with the subject's back when the height of the support column is properly adjusted. Different types of “fingers” can be reversibly attached to the sweep arm. The sweep arm moves in a back and forth motion controlled by the rotating motor. A timer enables the device to be turned off automatically so as not to disturb the relaxation of the subject.

Abstract: A device and method of use to assist a subject to relax and for the relief of stress. The device is placed next to a bed where the subject lies prone. It may be situated on the floor or on a bed-side table. A sweep arm is equipped with “fingers” that make constant contact with the subject's back. The sweep arm moves in a back and forth motion controlled by a motor that is rotatably mounted at the top of a height adjustable vertical column. The motor is also equipped with an oscillator that enables the sweep arm to oscillate and another oscillator that moves the sweep arm to a rest position that is parallel to the bed and away from the subject when the device is turned off. The subject can select the desired mode of motion of the sweep arm, i.e., rotation, oscillation, or both at the same time. A timer enables the device to be turned off automatically so as not to disturb the relaxation of the subject.