Gone Fishing

What is a fish spa, you ask? I first witnessed it on the legendary series, "The Bachelor", Juan Pablo's season in Seoul, South Korea. The remaining ladies were taken there as part of a group date. It's basically an organic pedicure. Hundreds of tiny carp called the Garra rufa fish glom onto your feet and toes and nibble the dead skin. They don't have teeth, just magical powers. It's like a vibrating cheese grater with a poor power supply that gives continuous electric shocks. By tiny fish.

Before putting your feet into the fish tank you're asked to shower and apply an antibacterial spray. The one to three inch Garra rufas attack your feet as soon as you drop them in the water. Know to increase blood circulation and exfoliate skin, the Garra rufas are also referred to as "doctor fish". As they nibble off dead skin they leave an enzyme called Ditranol which makes the skin renew itself. Sessions last 20, 30 or 45 minutes depending on your level of sensitivity and or foot funk (I'm talking callus level here, people).

Fish tanks are cleaned regularly and have pumps and filters that clean the cages automatically. A special UV emission also sterilizes the water reducing the "ick" factor of what goes in must come out. Just try and not think about that part.

Sit back, relax and enjoy a cup of joe as you set out to go fishing for an order of backwards sushi.

Fish Spa Iceland