Be Sure to Get the Right Doctor Fish!!!

Controversy: “Doctor” Fish Reflexology Spas
A fish reflexology spa controversy has erupted. In addition to concerns about the cleanliness of the water and spread of disease, there are reports of the wrong fish being utilized. Instead of the correct garra rufa fish, fake garra rufa are being employed such as chin chin fish which can bite hard enough to cause cuts. In addition, reviewer Pink Elle advises “More reputable members (of Spa Association Singapore) use filtration systems and ultraviolet light to kill bacteria in the water and also check that their customers are clear of wounds.”
Read all about it:
http://reviews.pinkelle.com/2008/11/11/shutdown-of-fish-spas-in-singapore-and-us/

Would you receive a session of fish reflexology? If so, at which of the following locations?
Kenkho Reflexology & Fish Spa, Kuala Lumpur
http://www.sixthseal.com/2008/10/kenko-reflexology-fish-spa.html

Garra Rufa Fish Therapy, Kuala Lumpur
http://reviews.pinkelle.com/2008/04/07/113/

Underwater World, Singapore
http://www.underwaterworld.com.sg/fishreflex.htm

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Illustration- ©yamada kazuyuki from Higashi-betsuin, Japan



Kevin Kunz

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Reflexology Fantasy

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No this isn't about sex. It is about an old file I ran across. It was called "Reflexology Fantasy". So being in an adventurous mood I decided to open it up.

It turns out to be a mind map I drew awhile back. It is a type of "what if" mind map about reflexology. I was fantasying about reflexology's potential being finally realized by individuals, organizations, governments, businesses and so forth.

Such as:

• What if medicine suddenly realized the enormous potential of being able to not only address stress on a general level but to also be able to address stress in very specific ways with reflexology? 
• What if hospitals realized how much they could save in early releases and how much goodwill they could gain with patient satisfaction using reflexology routinely with patients? What if hospitals used it for staff stress?
• What if the government realized that with they could address the costly of the geriatric giants of memory loss, mobility, incontinence and dementia with reflexology? What if health care facilities like assisted living and nursing homes figured this out as well?
• What if businesses suddenly got wind of the cost saving through reflexology with reduced absenteeism and worker morale?
• What if schools focused on stimulation to the feet and hands to encourage neurological development to increase learning capabilities?
• What if artist, writers and other creative people used reflexology to help their creative side? 
• What if reflexology was consider a form of fitness and became a part of a nation fitness program? What if it was used to increased athletic performance?
  

I have a lot more "what if's" but the final one is simple. What if we opened our minds up to the importance of our feet and hands as sensory organs that can lift us up into new ways of living?

What what if's can you think of about reflexology?

Kevin Kunz

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Ban on Feet-Nibbling Fish Leaves Nail Salons on the Hook - WSJ.com

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Ban on Feet-Nibbling Fish Leaves Nail Salons on the Hook - WSJ.com: 

"Ban on Feet-Nibbling Fish Leaves Nail Salons on the Hook"

These fish nibbling off calluses has been called "Fish Reflexology". Well I would debate whether the practice actually could be called reflexology accurately. Does fish nibbling on your calluses really fit the definition of reflexology?

What the practice entails is a salon where there are big tanks where fish nibble off the dead skin. It dates back to a Turkish legend in which a shepherd injuries his foot. Sticks it is a hot spring teeming with fish. The foot recovers and the legend is born.

The idea spread throughout Asia and was rediscovered in China by enterprising pedicure salon owners from the US. Cutting calluses with razors has become a real issue in many states. So why not employ nibbling little fish to carve away the calluses.

But wait it isn't so easy when you are facing regulatory boards. Believe me after our many experiences with these boards I have empathy for these people.

We faced regulatory boards who had no idea what they were talking about. It still is the case in the US that certain states require a massage license to practice reflexology even though no requirement for reflexology training is mandated.

I wouldn't be surprised if these cosmetology boards insist that the fish have a license to practice nibbling on feet. It is what regulatory boards do- make ridiculous statues.

Note: these fish are also referred to as "Doctor Fish".

Kevin Kunz

http://www.reflexology-research.com
http://www.dk.com/reflexology