jlo Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 This has just arrived in Basingstoke and I must admit that I am intrigued by it. However , I posted something to that effect and my friend in the States has told me that there are real health issues with the spread of diseases. I am still tempted and just wondered whether anyone else has had a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I could not do this - the thought of fish nibbling my callouses makes me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) My ED went to one in Brighton a couple of weeks ago - she said that after the initial screaming and wanting to kick all the fish away it was really nice and relaxing and her feet felt lovely afterwards (said it was very odd when the fish nibbled and swam through the toes though ) Edited February 18, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I understand that the fish will only nibble dead skin if they are starving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I went to one in Leamington spa and loved it! They nibble all my hard skin off my heels and left my feet very smooth, I will be going for another one after skiing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Had it done - weird - but brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 My SIL went to the opening of a friend's salon last week and said they had the fish there. She put her hand in and said she may consider having her feet done. Not sure I'm too keen on the idea myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 It makes me feel a bit sick, the thought of it. There is one in Manchester & my thoughts are - do they empty the water out of the tank after every customer? I doubt it! I mean where would they put the fish during cleaning of tanks? Also I thought fish lived on algae & the like - not skin. Not for me, give me a bit of foot scrub any day! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margalot Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 We have one just opened on the business park I work in. My concern is the fish though? what about their welfare? getting squashed by feet and sloshed from tank to tank. And also the health scares I read about those a while ago. Some of the fish used abproad apparently are'nt' the gara ruffa fish and have small teeth. I feel a bit for the lady who opened the salon here as she launched hers on a business park and then 2 days later one has opened in the town centre so will get passing trade....seems a bit like something you might get done once but then never go again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 We have one just opened on the business park I work in. My concern is the fish though? what about their welfare? getting squashed by feet and sloshed from tank to tank. And also the health scares I read about those a while ago. Some of the fish used abproad apparently are'nt' the gara ruffa fish and have small teeth. I feel a bit for the lady who opened the salon here as she launched hers on a business park and then 2 days later one has opened in the town centre so will get passing trade....seems a bit like something you might get done once but then never go again! I agree with some of your concerns and also with your view that it is likely to be a bit of a passing phase. We popped into the one in town today. Still not sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I think it's despicable how living creatures are offered in this way for the consumption of us humans. The major fault must lie with the suppliers because I'm sure most consumers of such "delights" have no idea of the welfare issue. I'm sure a lot of the "spent" fish must end up being flushed down the lavatory. more money than sense......or compassion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I think it's despicable how living creatures are offered in this way for the consumption of us humans. The major fault must lie with the suppliers because I'm sure most consumers of such "delights" have no idea of the welfare issue. I'm sure a lot of the "spent" fish must end up being flushed down the lavatory. more money than sense......or compassion. I confess that I hadn't really thought that deeply into it - good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I agree with OSH's view too. Far better to go to a decent chiropodist in my view - who will diagnose and treat any problems you might have. I think the potential for picking up an infection can't be ignored. Plus - the seats don't look very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I think I'll stick to a nice relaxing bubble bath with a pumice stone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I'm with Valkyrie on this one we have one just opened up in Crawley apparantly, sorry but I just dont like the whole idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 There are health issues especially if cheaper fish with teeth are used esp if you are diabetic or have poor circulation. i cant think of anything worse if I was a fish of having to nibble some big smelly crusty plates of meat (feet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 What a coincidence, we've just had one opened in our town center! Would be quite an experience to have it done, but I don't really like fish... or feet... I'd probably be shouting the whole way through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Welfare issues aside which I am now re-thinking I had it done in Cardiff a few weeks back, I really enjoyed the experience it was a bit tickly but enjoyable and my feet felt lovely afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
