The invention relates to a programmable controller of a massage chair and a control method thereof, belonging to the technical field of programmable controllers. The programmable controller comprises a hand controller module, wherein the hand controller module is internally provided with a programming language and is in communication connection with a drive circuit module through a data line, and the drive circuit module is used for receiving and comparing data, executing commands, controlling a motor and memorizing data and is connected with a backrest support rod, a leg support rod, a kneading motor, a knocking motor, a lifting motor, an inflating pump and an electromagnetic valve of the massage chair in a driving manner. According to the programmable controller of the massage chair and the control method thereof, disclosed by the invention, massage manipulation and strength can be selected by a user according to self preferences and can be memorized and saved, thus the user can feel more comfortable, and the massaging effect is more effective.