Fish Toe the Line As They Help Nibble the Way to Healthy Feet ; Surprise Treatment Pulls in Fascinated Customers at Store in Westfield Centre

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CUSTOMERS are plunging into a new Derby business - where they can get their feet pampered by shoals of fish. Appy Feet, which has opened in Derby's Westfield Centre, offers a centuries-old treatment where fish suck and nibble dry skin from the feet. Clients dip their toes into one of 12 tanks at the store and watch as garra rufa fish, imported from Singapore, remove the dead skin. The pedicure technique, which originated in Turkey, aims to massage the feet and improve blood circulation. Curious shoppers have been gazing through the glass frontage of Appy Feet, while others have been brave enough to give it a go. Customer Helen Horn, 24, of North End, Wirksworth, said the sensation was relaxing. She said: "It feels like bubbles are running all over your feet or as if you've put your feet in some pebbles. "The fish feel weird because they're all around your foot but you can feel that your feet are in a much better condition. "I came because I've got dry feet and I am going on holiday to Corfu, so I thought I'd give it a try and I'm definitely coming back again." Adele Le Louet, 31, of Oregon Way, Chaddesden, also decided to try the treatment after seeing it on a television show. She said: "When I put my feet in, they swarmed. "I'm not sure if my feet were that bad or they were just really keen but it definitely tickled.

"But, after a while, you start to get used to it.

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Fish Toe the Line As They Help Nibble the Way to Healthy Feet ; Surprise Treatment Pulls in Fascinated Customers at Store in Westfield Centre

It's really relaxed and you can feel the difference."

Client Jenny Brazier, 58, of ...

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