Recent articles from The Sun and The Daily Mail have affected the business of local fish spa 'Feet Bliss'.
The owner, Ric Bertora, has seen a 50% loss in the sales of the fish pedicure. He blames the health risk articles published by the national papers, and claims they have not focused enough on the low risk if the treatment is done properly.
Ric Bertora, Manager of Feet Bliss.
The media hype have focused on a new report published by the Health Protection Agency which clearly states that there is only an 'increased' risk of diseases being spread when individuals suffer from weak immune systems or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or psoriasis.
The media hype have focused on a new report published by the Health Protection Agency which clearly states that there is only an 'increased' risk of diseases being spread when individuals suffer from weak immune systems or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or psoriasis.
In contrast, another local business based in Orange Street called 'Elite Beauty', told us how they don't think the articles have affected their business.
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