fish spa..

Have you ever tried fish spa? Last Saturday, we went to KL Times Square. Then, after tired of walking, we saw a spa where provide fish spa treatment. Its cost RM20 for 30 minutes. (kinda cheap as some of the spa charge RM38 for 30 minutes). But I don’t know either it was hygienic or not. They used one kind of fish called “Garra Rufa” occurs naturally in the waters of a hot spring near Kangal in Turkey’s Sivas Province, and it was there that the fish’s unique dietary habits were first discovered. Locals found that the fish would peck away at the dead and diseased skin of bathers, easing the symptoms of those suffering from skin conditions such as psoriasis and abscesses.

We were so excited to try it. Before entering the pond, we were required to wash our feet with warm water. There were two type of fishes, one is smaller than the other pond. The fishes looked like small typical talapia fish. Me and my sister tried the bigger fish first and my mum and bro tried the smaller one. For the first few minutes, I non-stop giggling as I felt ticklish. I don’t felt any difference after the fish spa.:( but it was an exciting experience tho.

my sister 'attack' by dr.fish

this is how it bite you!

From my google, there are two types of fish that used in the spa and some of them are fake! So do some research before going for the spa. Some county already banned it due to potential spread of skin disease.

the real garra rufa fish