My First Fish Spa Experience

Fish Spa

On November 29, 2009, Mhe-Anne invited me to meet Ha Ngo, a Vietnamese friend of our mission mate Darin. As Ha was set to fly back home to Ho Chi Minh City on November 30 after a 3-year stint in a non-governmental organization in Las Pinas City, Mhe-anne thought of inviting her out for fun. She asked me to join her as it has also been awhile since we hang out together. Mhe-anne fetched me along Buendia Avenue and we headed to the Ocean Park.

We met Ha at the park. We first ate lunch at Inasal Resto and then we proceeded to the Ocean Park. The Fish Spa is located at the topmost floor of the Ocean Park. We have visited the Oceanarium before so we went straight to the spa. 

We took pictures while finding our way to the fish spa.

Upon reaching the place, we paid the P120 entrance and we were each given a small blue towel to wipe our feet with after. There are two pools - one with smaller fish and one with bigger fish. We chose the latter. Mhe-ann and Ha immediately took of their footwear and dipped their feet in the pool. I also took off my slippers and sat on the poolside. Mhe-Anne and Ha started laughing.  Infected by their gaiety, I too began laughing at the thought of how ticklish it would be.

I could not plunge my feet in the water because I could feel the tingling feeling. It was a quite awhile before I finally decided to try. I did squeal embarrassingly loudly when I first dipped my feet in. The fishes began to swarm around my feet. As they began to nibble, I burst into laughter while shifting and lifting my feet around and out the water. We were continuously laughing and giggling for about ten minutes because it was so ticklish! 

After a while, the tingling sensation subsided and we enjoyed the fish nibbling.  The nibbling does not hurt at all. It is just a bit of "pins and needles" feeling. When our 20-minute time was up, we felt a clean, smooth and light-feeling soles and feet. 

According to the posters at the Fish Spa, this fish species are found in the river basins of China, Turkey, and the Middle East. Back in 1917, an unknown shepherd soaked his wounded leg into the river. These little fishes measuring a little less than four inches nibbled off the dead skin. The wound quickly healed and the story of the healing waters spread. 

Visit Doctor fish and be treated to a unique and truly fun experience. Relaxing and addictive, the Fish Spa is really something you should experience at least once. 

Fish Spa Admission: 

P120.00 per head
2 feet and below free of charge

Monday and Tuesday

10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Last selling of tickets at 6:30 PM

Wednesday to Friday

10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Last selling of tickets at 8:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Last selling of tickets at 8:00 PM

Location:

Manila Ocean Park
Behind the Quirino Grandstand
Luneta, Manila, Philippines

Reservations and Bookings

Tel. No. 567-7777 local 118 and 119
reservations@manilaoceanpark.com

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