Fish spa therapy

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to try a truly unique spa experience, namely fish spa therapy!  We went to a place called Kenko, where we allowed fish to exfoliate our feet.  There is a special species of fish, apparently, that thrive on eating the dead and diseased skin of bathers.  Talk about a symbiotic relationship; I dare all skeptics to try it!!  (For more information, check out www.kenko.com.sg. )

Upon entering, we washed our feet and then sat down on a bench with our feet dangling in the water. The first tank had the smallest fish, and even though I knew to expect it, the first nibbles still startled me!  It didn't hurt at all, but we couldn't help but pass the time giggling as we watched these "little masseurs" eat away our dead skin. We spent the half hour soaking our feet in three different tanks, each with progressively larger fish. I could tell that the last tank was making a genuine difference; I emerged with much softer and smoother heels!

Following our fish spa treatment, my friend and I each enjoyed a lovely 10-minute shoulder massage. I don't know how they can make their hands do some of those motions, but it sure felt amazing!! Afterwards, we were led to a quiet room where we were instructed to lounge on comfy chaises while being covered with warm towels. Peaceful music played in the background, and low lighting and scented candles added to the ambiance, as for the next half an hour, we were treated to an intensely satisfying foot reflexology massage. Wow . . . that's all I can say!

I can't wait to share this experience with friends and family that come and visit.  I'd gladly hand over the ONLY $25 US that I spent to pamper myself with all these treatments! This hour and a half of fun and extreme relaxation was worth every ringgit! I have rarely treated myself to such pampering in the past, but this might become my new guilty pleasure.