The cabinet of Doctor Yu

Looking for an original wellness break? Step into Doctor Yu’s practice—“Yu” meaning fish in Mandarin—and discover a natural method from Asia that is both surprising and deeply relaxing.

For 15 minutes, sit back comfortably and immerse your feet in warm water maintained between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. At that moment, hundreds of tiny Garra Rufa fish—affectionately known as “doctor fish”—spring into action.

These charming little swimmers, toothless and completely harmless, gently remove dead skin cells and provide you with a natural and delicate massage, revealing smooth, soft, and radiant skin. This remarkable treatment awakens your skin, soothes itching, and above all, offers you an incomparable feeling of lightness and well-being.

But this experience is more than just relaxation: it’s also a moment of sensory discovery, playful curiosity, and an exotic escape during your visit to Pairi Daiza.

Close your eyes, relax… and let these tiny fish experts reveal the full softness of your skin.

Here are the steps of a fish pedicure session:

1. It all begins with an examination of your feet by our hostesses to ensure there are no wounds, warts, or fungal infections — to guarantee your safety and that of other visitors.

2. Then comes hygiene: you’ll thoroughly rinse and completely disinfect your feet up to the ankles.

3. Ready? Sit back comfortably and let our thousands of little Garra Rufa fish do their job. Enjoy this unique moment of relaxation as your feet are gently exfoliated.