Of Fish And Feet
We Indians are hairy by nature. Sometimes I wonder if God gave us a shitty deal- he gave eyes to the Chinese and us hair. And its hot as hell in India. Now that’s real shitty- hot and hairy.
Why I spoke about the heat and hair is that sometimes you need to take a break from all the smoke and pollution and distress. I recently went to a spa in Bangalore and tried out the fish treatment. Fish spas are big in South East Asia- you find it in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Not many people know it’s here in Bangalore as well.
A famous spa has opened their franchise behind UB City on Vittal Mallya road. Its called the Kenko spa and they have a wide variety of massages, reflexology treatments and spas.
I googled it, called them up and fixed an appointment. I was there at 10 am sharp, and for some reason they love punctual people. A short wait later, I was escorted by Kevin (a staff at the salon) to the wash area. My feet were sanitized and then led to the waiting fish. Trust me, I was apprehensive because I asked Kevin a lot of questions about the fish and their feeding habits.
My jeans were folded up to the knee and then I dipped my feet into the water. There was a slight rumble, and the fish came straight for my feet, like a magnet attracting iron filings. And I immediately felt the nipping and the ticklish feeling that followed it. Technically speaking, the fish don’t bite. The water moisturizes the skin and the fish suck off the dead skin. They don’t spit it out, they eat it. In short, you’re fish food. And since there’re so many of them at it, the ticklishness eases out and feels like micro vacuum cleaners all over your foot.
Its not an issue if you’re hairy. The fish don’t mind either, as they go about their job. A 30 minute session of feeding later, you pull out of the tank. They sanitize your feet again, dry it and wear their spa sandals while they massage your back and neck.
The staff is very helpful and they’re quick to answer your every question. The tank is regularly cleaned every two days. Besides they sanitize you feet before the session so that the fish like you feet; and after the session so that your feet don’t smell fishy. They accept payment by both cash and credit card.
Was it worth the time, effort and money? Well, if you’re looking for a different experience, then this is it. And its fun. I've also put in some snaps .
We Indians are hairy by nature. Sometimes I wonder if God gave us a shitty deal- he gave eyes to the Chinese and us hair. And its hot as hell in India. Now that’s real shitty- hot and hairy.
Why I spoke about the heat and hair is that sometimes you need to take a break from all the smoke and pollution and distress. I recently went to a spa in Bangalore and tried out the fish treatment. Fish spas are big in South East Asia- you find it in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Not many people know it’s here in Bangalore as well.
A famous spa has opened their franchise behind UB City on Vittal Mallya road. Its called the Kenko spa and they have a wide variety of massages, reflexology treatments and spas.
I googled it, called them up and fixed an appointment. I was there at 10 am sharp, and for some reason they love punctual people. A short wait later, I was escorted by Kevin (a staff at the salon) to the wash area. My feet were sanitized and then led to the waiting fish. Trust me, I was apprehensive because I asked Kevin a lot of questions about the fish and their feeding habits.
My jeans were folded up to the knee and then I dipped my feet into the water. There was a slight rumble, and the fish came straight for my feet, like a magnet attracting iron filings. And I immediately felt the nipping and the ticklish feeling that followed it. Technically speaking, the fish don’t bite. The water moisturizes the skin and the fish suck off the dead skin. They don’t spit it out, they eat it. In short, you’re fish food. And since there’re so many of them at it, the ticklishness eases out and feels like micro vacuum cleaners all over your foot.
Its not an issue if you’re hairy. The fish don’t mind either, as they go about their job. A 30 minute session of feeding later, you pull out of the tank. They sanitize your feet again, dry it and wear their spa sandals while they massage your back and neck.
The staff is very helpful and they’re quick to answer your every question. The tank is regularly cleaned every two days. Besides they sanitize you feet before the session so that the fish like you feet; and after the session so that your feet don’t smell fishy. They accept payment by both cash and credit card.
Was it worth the time, effort and money? Well, if you’re looking for a different experience, then this is it. And its fun. I've also put in some snaps .
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