Doctor Fish and his Pedicure
Live fish which chow down on dead skin cells are giving pedicures to the pampered as well as helping cure psoriasis.
The Doctor fish ( if you want to get technical garra rufa ) eat the dead skin and leave healthy skin alone. In the video below you can see the little chompers nibbling away at the feet. The use of Doctor Fish as a treatment for psoriasis is available in Turkey where you submerge your whole body in huge swimming pools of thousands of fish for hours on end while they snack on you…..eeeeeeeek!!!!!
At the beginning of February I went on holiday to Singapore and tried out the Doctor Fish. I was a bit aprehensive to start but once you get over the initial “fear” of your hands and feet being covered in little fish, it’s fine – they don’t tickle, it feels as if they vibrate! My feet felt fantastic afterwards, really soft and smooth; if I could find somewhere in the UK near to Billericay in Essex I would definitely have it done again.
Comment by Alexandra Holmes — March 19, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
Hi Alexandra sounds rather interesting, where did you have this done. also how much did it cost you, sounds expensive and is it a long course of treatment?
Comment by harry — April 24, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
Hi guys,
We have foot spas opening in various cities in the UK this year -watch this space
Comment by christina — January 22, 2010 @ 3:00 pm
Hi, I also tried this in sigapore, it cost me about £15 equivilant and the session lasted for 40+ mins.
I hope you open one in Southampton christina….and please have student rates!
Comment by Emma — February 28, 2010 @ 8:33 pm
wow, i would love to try this. but i have noticed any spas doing this.
i really hope you open one in Worcester!
Comment by israt — May 27, 2010 @ 9:38 pm
whoops. i meant i have NOT noticed any spa in worcester doing this **
Comment by israt — May 27, 2010 @ 9:44 pm
Hello all
we have Trafford Centre, Manchester opening 11th June and Westfield Derby, opening 18th June. Also York, Leeds and Metro Centre, Gateshead in July and Nottingham.
Keep an eye on the website!
Comment by christina — June 8, 2010 @ 10:19 pm
After doing some trekking in Thailand with the inevitable mosquito bites on my legs I tried this. After one 30 minute session most of the dead skin had gone and the wounds from the scratching of the mosquito bites had virtually gone along with all the itchimg. A second session 2 days later and all the dead skin gone and the mosquito bite marks completely gone. Tiger Balm has nothing on these blighters. All for 100 Baht (approx £2.00 GBP) for a 30 minute session. Is there a spa near Reading PLEASE?
Comment by Martin — June 10, 2010 @ 6:47 pm
what is the website and how much does this cost? please
Comment by rebecca — June 24, 2010 @ 5:47 am
Is their anyone in the Gloucester/Worcester area doing this treatment please, it looks really affective
Comment by Jan Day — June 26, 2010 @ 6:22 pm
HI, i was wondering where abouts is the one in Nottingham going to be? and how much does it cost roughly? Thanks
Comment by Danielle — June 29, 2010 @ 12:40 pm
Hi I would lovethis treatment I am on my feet all day and have really badhardskin please if anyone knows any where in the region of west sussexx please lpease let me know,Thanks
Comment by lou — July 2, 2010 @ 1:50 pm
Is there any fish pedicure spas set to open near Norwich. When I was last up at the Trafford Centre they were busy and couldn’t get in
Comment by Deborah hall — July 16, 2010 @ 4:15 pm
hi, has the metrocentre one opened yet please? cheers
Comment by Lyndsey Hedley — August 6, 2010 @ 7:28 am
Sounds fantastic – anyone know if there is a place in Hampshire to get this done
Comment by Jan Thomas — August 24, 2010 @ 6:37 pm
Hi,
Will any of these be opening in the Bristol/Cardiff area soon?
Please let me know asap.
Thanks!
Comment by Tom — September 14, 2010 @ 11:48 am
is there anywhere i can get this done in the east-sussex area?
Comment by Sadie — November 3, 2010 @ 9:30 pm
are you opening/have you opened one in or around bournemouth, because i seen one in boscombe yesterday but i wanted to do it a bit more privatly!! Any suggestions?
Comment by georgia — November 14, 2010 @ 2:59 pm
Hi everyone, I believe there’s a spa opening in the Waterside Shoppong Centre in Lincoln on the weekend of 27 November 2010. Well, I’ve seen posters and the shop being refurbed. I think It’s called Ticklicious. Opening offer seems to be £10 for 15 minutes. I aim to be the first in the queue!
Comment by Sylvia — November 22, 2010 @ 11:41 am
Oops, sorry, Ticklefish!
Comment by Sylvia — November 22, 2010 @ 11:42 am
I am opening a Salon in Weymouth Dorset.. in December…. Will be called Aqua Fintastic…. watch the local press for more details
Comment by Julie Bland — November 28, 2010 @ 9:31 pm
Hi – Our fish pedicure salon is now open in the Waterside shopping centre Lincoln -”TICKLFISH” Please pop along and have a look – See our article in the Lincoln Echo – the fish are wonderful and I promise they dont bite.
Great packages available as we also offer pedicures/manicures waxing/massages/nail bar/hot stone therapy etc Gift vouchers available. Fab gift for anyone this Christmas x
Comment by Gail — November 30, 2010 @ 2:57 pm
Hi Georgia, I’m from This Little Piggy Fish Spa. We opened in the Royal Arcade Boscombe this week, much more private and you get a great cup of tea!
Comment by This Little Piggy.... — December 5, 2010 @ 12:10 pm
Hi, I have my fish spa up and running now at Fabulous Therapies in Wimborne town centre in my tranquil, private therapy suite situated inside Off the Square Hairdressing. Its going down a storm and treatments are £10 for 15 mins or £20 for 30 mins….. I am also able to offer foot massages, file & polish treatements alongside this fantastic new therapy, to finish off the pampering experience. Come and try. Also gift vouchers available, a brilliant stocking filler for Christmas.
Comment by Wendy — December 8, 2010 @ 7:41 pm
Is there anywhere where I can get this done in Berkshire or Oxfordshire? Want to treat my mum – she’d love it!!
Comment by Nat — February 4, 2011 @ 1:58 pm
Hi All
I am starting a Garra Rufa Fish Spa in Pevensey Bay Nr Eastbourne East Sussex opening on March 5th 2011.
Price will be £10.00 for a 15 Minute session.
Gift vouchers are also avaliable.
Any questions please feel free to email me.
Hope to see all in the local area and further away.
Comment by Michelle — February 14, 2011 @ 7:26 pm
There one opening upin Enfield Town around the start of April, in a Salon on London Road. I did it once at Lake side and couldnt believe that it really worked. I thought it was gonna be more fun for my girlfriend but i ended up talking about it more to my friends lol. When thye Enfield one opens im def gonna go regulary as im always playing football and get hard skin. these Garra Rufa just work with it and few days later it fell off.
Comment by Liam — March 11, 2011 @ 2:08 am
Hi Nat
I will have our Fish Pedicure up in running in my salon by 10th April 2011.
In fact we are having a salon launch on that day where you can come along and try one for free.
Please call me on 01491 412593 if you require some info.
Regards
Char @ Char’s Nails & Beauty.
Comment by Char Law — March 15, 2011 @ 7:44 am
zeus hair and beauty
located on ashton road oldham
now has available fish pedicures
15 mins = £10
25 mins = £15
40 mins = £25
Comment by zeus hair and beauty — March 16, 2011 @ 11:12 pm
is there any where in berkshire/ oxfordshire
Comment by emma — March 16, 2011 @ 11:34 pm
Hi,
I just had my first fish pedicure in Birmingham yesterday and loved it. I am trying to find if there is anywhere that does this in Oxford as I am going there for my hen do and would love to include this in the weekend activities. Do you know if there is anywhere in Oxford that offers this?
Thanks
Claire
Comment by claire hulse — March 20, 2011 @ 7:52 pm
For sale 4×2 seater fish spas tel 07803584348
Comment by Bradley — March 23, 2011 @ 11:11 am
Anyone know of any in Cornwall Truro/StAustell area?
Comment by Eleanor — April 26, 2011 @ 2:09 pm
Does anyone know of a fish spa in or near Kingston upon Thames, please?
Comment by Victoria — May 30, 2011 @ 8:11 am
Have the lovely little fish in our salon and they have been helping our customers with psoriasis and other commonn skin problems they are amazing and really work. goldnbrown coventry. tel 02476 593399.
Comment by goldnbrown — June 18, 2011 @ 12:13 am
where can i get garra rufa in macclesfield cheshire
Comment by Barbara — August 1, 2011 @ 12:06 pm
HI IS THERE ANY IS PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE???
Comment by danniielle — August 2, 2011 @ 9:41 pm
I am looking for a fish pedicure in Hereford herefordshir. I went to one in chelmsford and it has made my feet all lovely!!!
Comment by Pat Morris — August 15, 2011 @ 1:31 pm
There has just opened one In Hereford, at the Maylord shopping complex.
Not sure of name or price, but walked past it on Thursday, with ppl sitting with feet in tanks of fish! Sorry to be vague!
Comment by Nicky — August 22, 2011 @ 10:46 am
Having survived the HPA scandal ! I say that because it was very damaging for Salons that operate within strict code of practice – hopefully it will eliminate the ‘cowboys’ trying to get ‘on the bandwagon’ for a quick $ and lets face it there are a lot of germs out there – everywhere actually; on door handles, on toilets, in pools and on plates everywhere ! Beware the consumer, however the Summary of the Very low risk (in fact not a single proven case ! was almost an afterthought) Gee thanks, maybe now the ‘popular press can publisise something more appropriate about the places that do NOT operate properly
Comment by Julie Bland — November 11, 2011 @ 12:52 pm