Treatment Comments
What people saying about Dr. Fish
“Whether it was a foot or a finger, whenever anything came close to entering their habitat, the several hundred fish would swarm to the spot like an off-the-wagon Atkins dieter at an all-you-can-eat pasta buffet. The squeamish chicken that I am, it took about fifteen minutes before I was able to let my feet touch the water. This wasn’t so much due to a surge of bravery as it was embarrassment that everyone in the salon was watching me be a fool. After the initial shock and trepidation, I soon grew to actually enjoy the experience. The sensation was like a thousand bubbles aerating the bottom of your feet, similar to a setting in a fancy at-home foot bath. Though be prepared to giggle like crazy, especially if you have ticklish feet. A typical session is fifteen to thirty minutes and it truly is a thorough, one of a kind pedicure.
In the beginning, the only way I could manage was through the distraction of reading the article they had available that explained this strange experience. The fish are actually “Garra rufa” and typically originate in Turkey and other Middle East river basins. I
learned there was no fear of them eating my entire pinky toe as they only consume dead skin and have no teeth. Besides their beautifying benefits, they can also be used to help treat ailments such as psoriasis and eczema. A gentleman at the salon also told us of a similar experience he’d had in Japan where they actually soak in a full body bath with these remarkable fish so that your entire body can reap the rewards of being smooth as a baby’s tushy.”
