Fish Spa FAQ's
A Fish Spa is a 20 minute session in which you immerse your feet in our warm water fish tanks, where our delightful Barefoot Fish await. For the next 20 minutes, these tiny aquatic therapists will pamper you by gently exfoliating away dead skin, leaving your feet feeling as light as air.
Yes they have assisted with the successful treatment of eczema and psoriasis and many other skin diseases and ailments for hundreds of years.
Softer, smoother, healthier, refreshed feet and a smile on your face!
- Clients with open wounds, large cuts or abrasions may not be able to participate at the time of their booking. However, they are invited back when their conditions have healed.
- Contagious skin conditions at the time of your booking will not be able to proceed until the condition has cleared.
- Those undergoing current or recent chemotherapy or radiotherapy should be past their 'hot days' period.
- If you have a spray tan, avoid booking your treatment until it is able to get wet.
Yes, nail polish is fine. Infact, we prefer you leave it on as residual from the removing chemicals can linger and affect the fish.
Please allow approximately 30 minutes for your appointment,
This allows for washing and sterilizing of your feet and lower legs, 20 minutes time in the tanks, and post session sterilization.
Like very fine vibrations all over your feet, similar to a micro-massage. Clients find that after the first minute or so it’s very relaxing. Afterwards, as well as your feet feeling softer they will feel lighter and refreshed.
Absolutely! At Barefoot Fish, we strictly adhere to hygiene practices as part of the code of conduct in Australia. This ensures that Fish Spa maintains a high level of hygiene.
Everyones feet are cleaned and sterilised before putting them in our tanks. The water is continuously cycled through a powerful filtration system including ultraviolet and ozone sterilisation and clients are required to cover any open wounds or sores during use of the fish spa. A series of questions will be asked of every person before their spa to ensure our other guests and our fish are kept healthy.
Should any health concerns arise during the questionnaire clients may be requested to return at a later date when their conditions have cleared.
The fish cannot transmit diseases, the water that the treatments are provided in is constantly filtered and sterilised and there is no record of any diseases or infection being transmitted through this treatment.
No, we try and replicate the fish’s natural habitat as best as possible and for this the water has to be nice and warm.
Yes, we believe that you should book a spa weekly for 4 – 6 weeks initially and then a repeat every 6 to 8 weeks to keep your feet in tip top condition.
Yes, you sure can! You can combine your Fish Spa with our Ionic Spa in the same appointment for a discounted price!
Our fish are Barefoot Fish, they are a toothless fish that is specially bred for our use.
For some people the first few minutes can be a little ticklish but you will soon get used to it.
Not at all, the fish have no teeth so the experience is completely pain free.
The fish are re-homed. Some move onto hydroponic farms, others go back to the breeder. No fish are released into the wild, rivers or dams.
Yes. We recycle our fish nutrient rich water into gardens as often as we can!
Ionic Spa FAQ's
An Ionic Spa is a 30 minute session in which you place your feet into a spa with an Array. The array discharges negative and positive ions which helps support your natural immunity and lymphatic system. During your spa you will see the water change colour, indicating what part of the body it is supporting.
During an Ionic Spa Treatment, you immerse your feet in our soothing spa equipped with a cutting-edge Array. This remarkable device releases both negative and positive ions, working harmoniously to enhance your well-being. Your body is designed to naturally process and remove toxins, self-heal and repair. The Array supports this process enhances your body’s natural processes, helping to balance the body PH and kick start and support the lymphatic system.
Our clients have found that Ionic Spa Treatments offer several benefits, including: relaxation, improved circulation, stress relief and enhanced skin health.
The treatment helps to balance the body PH and kick start and support the lymphatic system, making ionic spa treatments a popular choice for individuals seeking holistic wellness and rejuvenation.
Unfortunately, Ionic Spa Treatments are not suitable for everyone. If you have any of the following conditions, we recommend that you DO NOT use the ionic spa:
- Children under 10 years old
- People with open wounds on their feet.
- Pregnant women (women breast feeding should not do a cleanse more than once a week)
- People diagnosed with serious illness (not on a regular basis)
- People suffering from fever
- People who have a pulse adjuster, pace maker, metal or other electromagnetism devices on your person
- People who have undergone organ transplantation
- Anyone on heart regulating medications (check with staff if you are unsure)
- People who periodically undertake medication that a reduction or absence of would leave them mentally or physically incapacitated (check with staff if you are unsure)
- People who have non-medicated hypertension
- Blood cancer patient
- Anyone who suffers from epilepsy
Please check with our friendly staff if you are not sure if it would be suitable for you.
It is recommended that you take any medications at least 5 hours prior to an Ionic Spa treatment, or they can be taken afterwards.
Please check with our friendly staff if you are unsure.
Your Ionic Spa Treatment typically lasts for 30 minutes. However, we recommend allowing extra time after your session for cleaning your feet. This ensures that you can fully enjoy the relaxing experience without feeling rushed.
An Ionic Spa is typically described as pleasant and soothing. Most people do not notice any significant sensations at all, however individual experiences can vary.
- Some clients have said that they feel a gentle tingling or slight warmth in their feet during the session.
- Some clients have said that they feel a sense of relaxation and comfort.
Absolutely! At Barefoot Fish, we strictly adhere to hygiene practices as part of the code of conduct in Australia. This ensures that the Ionic Spa maintains a high level of hygiene.
Our commitment includes measures such as:
- Cleaning and sterilisation of equipment after every use.
- Providing fresh water for every client.
- Using new consumables for each client.
These practices allow us to operate in a clean and safe environment, ensuring an amazing experience for our customers.
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further information!
No, we ensure that the water in the basin is a comfortable and soothing warm temperature!
Even a single session leaves you feeling refreshed and invigorated. But for optimal results, consider our full course of 10-12 sessions. Your body will thank you!
Yes, you sure can!
You can combine your Ionic Spa with our Fish Spa in the same appointment for a discounted price!
The Fish Spa (Ichthyotherapy) Story
The origin of the ‘Fish Spa’ has been traced back to the countries of Turkey and Iran. They were first discovered in the 19th century in the Hot Springs of the Kangal valley.
There is more than one legend telling the story of how the healing properties of Fish Spa therapy were discovered. How true these stories are is unknown and maybe there are variations of the same set of events changed slightly over the years.
The most popular one is that of two Turkish brothers from the town of Kangal stumbled across a hot spring one day during a long walk stopped to dip their feet into the water. The moment their feet were submersed, tiny fish swarmed around and began to nibble at them.
The brothers enjoyed this massage so much that they returned on a regular basis and adopted fish spa therapy. It is said that one of the brothers had a skin condition of the feet, he noticed a dramatic improvement as a result of the fish pedicure.
Over the last 500 years the ‘fish pedicure’ has evolved through research and medical studies to become an amazing alternative treatment to many conditions from poor circulation and psoriasis to lymphatic support and of course soft smooth silky feet.
Today ‘Fish Spa’ Therapy is found in many countries including Greece, Malta, China, Japan, USA, France, Malaysia, Indonesia to name a few and now Australia.