Frequently Asked Questions
Do your fish bite and does it hurt?
Absolutely not at all! They don't even have teeth. They gently suck at the dead surface skin to leave your feet looking soft, smooth and ultimately healthy.
How are the fish tanks kept?
The tanks of water are changed frequently to keep the fish in fresh water ready for your feet . The water is constantly filtrated to remove sediment and bacteria and is also treated with UV light to prevent harmful bacterial and fungicidal contamination.
Will I have to wash my feet?
Yes you will have to wash your feet before and after using the treatment, we have raised level facilities to assist with this and our staff will be happy to help if required. After your treatment we provide you with some moisturising cream to top off your treatment!
Do you feed the fish?
Yes - don’t worry, they wont be so hungry they attack your feet like Piranhas! Garra-Rufa fish don’t have teeth, they gently suck away dead skin to leave your feet smooth and clean
Can me and my girlfriends come together?
Make an evening of it! Have a massage also if you wish, we can organise single bookings but also have group bookings for parties, birthdays and even corporate events.
What is Garra-Fish Therapy??
Its a natural pedicure that originated from Turkey but has been used in the Middle East for centuries. The fish nibble gently away on the dead surface skin leaving your feet feeling soft and refreshed.
What does it feel like?
The treatment itself is very relaxing, but you may giggle quite a lot at first! The fish nibble on the dead skin which creates a vibrating feeling in the feet and at times it can be a little ticklish, but never, ever painful.
Does it hurt?
No, the fish don't have teeth, they gently suck the dead surface skin, you will love it - this really is the number 1 feel good health treatment for your twinkle toes!
Will I be able to use the treatment if I have eczema?
No worries! In fact the fish therapy treatment has shown to improve skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Can I catch a disease?
No, the fish can not transfer disease to humans. We have excellent state of the art filtration systems for each individual tank to ensure a high level of safety for our clients.
Can I book up for a special occasion?
Yes, give us a call to discuss what you want to do and if we can help, we will!
Is it expensive?
No, you can get a fifteen minute session for only £10.
Can the Garra Rufa transmit any diseases?
Absoutely NOT! They are an exquisite fish with the ability to help skin conditions and have been used for the past 400 years in un-filtrated public sharing pools & springs! In the Otley Health & Martial Arts Centre we use full filtration to make sure you are perfectly safe.
I have an open sore or wound, can I still use the facility?
No, I'm afraid not. The tanks cannot be used if you have an open wound or sore. If you have a requirement due to an acute medical condition please contact us, we can assist but due to the fact that the entire system is cleaned afterwards these are by appointment only and subject to specific pricing.
