No time for a thorough two-hour spa ritual? We’ve got another way to get you feeling like your old self again: Get your feet kneaded into utter submission with this helpful list of the best foot reflexology spas in Singapore for detoxifying foot massages, fish spas and foot baths. We guarantee you’d be ready to tackle those fab killer heels again.
Feet Haven
Award-winning Feet Haven is clearly not your everyday spa — it’s tricked out with cool lighting (hanging light bulbs and standing spotlights galore) and quirky furniture. Spacious and cosy, the value-for-money spa is staffed by experienced masseurs. Great for a quick pop-in when you’re in the Katong and Serangoon Gardens area – an hour’s massage will only set you back $42.
Feet Haven, #01-01, 136 East Coast Road S428821, p. 65 6344 7311.
Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa
This household name offers foot massages ($99 for an hour) that come with mini privacy screens for you to relax in your private space. No time for a fussy pedi? Forget scrubbing or pumice stones – the “little masseurs” at the fish spa ($45) will naturally exfoliate dead skin cells and release tension (warning-the tickling sensations will cause explosions of giggles).
Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #01-29B, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972, p. 6688 7811.
Wan Yang
No fuss, no frills. Established over two decades ago, this foot reflexology center provides you with traditional healing methods (no fancy foot baths here), reinforced with stronger strokes along the pressure points of the feet. Locating it isn’t hard – outlets are scattered all across the island for easy access to quick recuperation.
Wan Yang, Plaza Singapura, #06-19, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839.
My Foot Reflexology
Soothing foot massages aside, nothing warms the cockles of our hearts like this spa’s social responsibility initiatives – it hires the handicapped as therapists and front line staff. It also trains and employs retrenched older workers, the mentally challenged and deaf mutes. As if that’s not a good enough reason to visit; its affordable massages ($35.50) span 40 minutes and work from the knee to the foot, to encourage blood circulation and relieve tired muscles.
My Foot Reflexology, Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road, #03-30, Singapore 238843, p.6736 2562.
The Luxe House
Nestled in the exclusive enclave of Dempsey, The Luxe House stands out as an ultra-luxe spa that specializes in foot therapies. Step into a sublime sanctuary of relaxation – think plush, ornate interiors with lots of velvet and suede – and be transported to somewhere blissful with a rich foot bath, infused with herbs, milk and flowers. Then, repair your soles with a thorough foot treatment (choose from traditional acupuncture or intensive rejuv foot therapies).
The Luxe House, 7A Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249684, p. 6479 9997.
Green Apple Foot Spa
Located in a three-storey conserved shophouse, this spa lets you enjoy a mind-melting foot massage ($33), and a movie or two in a unique 12-seater movie theater. Shed away any tension or fatigue in your feet as you catch up on the latest blockbusters. A couch potato’s dream!
Green Apple Foot Spa, North Bridge Branch, 765 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198733, p. 6299 1555.
Bath Culture
Cocoon yourself in a serene Chinese paradise of ancient Oriental design and soothing jazz as you soak your feet in a traditional wooden bath, filled with natural ingredients like black plum, fresh milk and green tea. Then have your knots and aches thoroughly kneaded as you doze off. Note: It opens till midnight, so you know where to go after a long day at work.
Bath Culture, 59 Temple Street, Singapore 058604, p. 6226 6289.
The White Panda
Spread out over three floors, this comfortable spa is a few minutes away from mega shopping district Bugis. Featuring 11 comfortable comfy chairs, feel your stresses ebb away at a a completely affordable cost — $25 for 30 mins. Busy bees, feel free to use the laptop on the first floor to catch up on work.
The White Panda, 148 Arab Street, Singapore 199831, p. 6292 2148.
Nimble/Knead
Hard to believe this is a spa. The quaint, industrial-chic décor of Nimble/Knead in Tiong Bahru reminds us of a café. Built from shipping containers, its cool use of lighting, chairs made out of wooden crates (don’t worry – you’re not being massaged on them) is great for spa-tired folks looking for an alternative experience. Pop by for an hour’s worth of foot massage ($42) after brunch.
Nimble/Knead, Tiong Bahru Estate, 66 Eng Watt Street, Singapore 160066, p. 6438 3933.
Sole Service
Unlike its brick-and-mortar counterparts, Sole Service is a mobile service ready to cart its heavenly healing powers to tired souls at home (great for pregnant mummies with swollen feet) or at events. We’re already swooning at the thought of slipping off our heels after work and dozing off to a fab foot massage in our own home.
Sole Service, p. 6221 7002, e. [email protected].