Natural Healing Spa & Detox

Ionic Foot Baths are non-medical 35-40 minute sessions in which a stainless steel coiled array is immersed in water inside of a foot bath tub. Sea salt is added to generate the ionization process as an electrical current passes through the array. A reaction occurs and the water begins to change color.At the end of the session, your water will look the color of baby poo.I have been curious about detox foot baths for a while now and thought it was about time to treat myself to one and see what really happens. I am interested in body cleansing procedures that border on gross: ear candling, pore strips, deep facial and such.I found Debbie Parks via Google and made an appointment. Her office is in such a great location, right on the corner of Oak and 19th and was easy to find. The atmosphere upon entering was calming and quiet. The room is small but partitioned off nicely. and adorned with Christian-based and positive wellness related décor. Most people would find it comforting.Debbie sat me on a raised chair next to a large sink which held a footbath. She added salt and the coil to the water. For the first few seconds I couldn't get the thought of electrocution out of my head and I panicked inside. The warm water felt wonderful, so I sat back and allowed my feet to be treated. I read some information posted on the wall in front of me about the colors that my water will become and what each color means. Tiny bubbles fizzed around my feet. The water gets darker. Orange. Then green. Then a brown foam appears. It was all very interesting.Debbie has a massage table set up in the room to provide light treatment sessions as well as a sauna. She provides other wellness practices that she spoke of during my foot bath, consisting of natural and holistic measures to promote wellbeing and gave me stories of testimonials. I also noticed on her price list that she offers ear candling as well. I'm tempted. Debbie was polite and kind and offered up some hot tea, which I always love.When it was over, she explained the meaning behind the things we saw as we dumped the foot bath, emptying the grossness into the sink and studying it. Again, very interesting.I would have preferred to have some socks or slippers to immediately put on to my feet after they were treated. If you plan a visit, maybe bring some of your own unless you're cool with just putting your shoes back on right away. I believe this might be one of my personal neurosis.If you prefer to take the holistic approach when it comes to wellness, love Jesus and conversation, I would suggest meeting Debbie.

Debbie turned my health around in just one session and I've been going back to her for more work. I am beyond grateful. She has technology I have never heard of for lymph detox, which is so important. Only 1 in 3 praticitoners in California with the device. I saw someone leave a bad review because she didn't use hands on... but this technology is rare and so effective! Then an infrared sauna which is so healing, and the best ionic foot bath I have ever experienced. It gave me back my health and good mood. I dont know where I would be without it! Thank you Debbie!

I went in there with the purpose of getting a lymphatic drainage massage. When I arrived I was told she would only put some machines on me. No hands on! Ridiculous and a waste of time.

I do not recommend this spa. Debbie is kind-hearted and means well but her services are not what they say on her website and there is little if any hands-on treatment. I purchased a gift certificate for a family member who battles with lower extremity swelling and poor circulation and talked to Debbie prior to the first treatment, so that it was clear what the treatment goals were. The first day she had this family member hooked up to a bogus foot bath treatment and then a light beam generator without ever placing her hands on the individual. Almost two hours of treatment without ever providing manual techniques. Her website says she is certified in numerous massage techniques, but apparently that wasn't an option for my family member who went there specifically for lymphedema and circulatory issues. Lastly, having one of the only IR saunas in Bakersfield may seem to be a bonus, but after three treatments the sauna never got above 90 degrees, even after complaining that it was not hot enough. Total waste of money imo.....The previous Yelp review is dead-on, "good parlor tricks". I should have done my homework prior to buying the gift certificate....I have later come to find out that Debbie, the spa owner, performed a bogus test (she pushed on her outstretched arms) with this family member of mine, and was able to determine that she was in need of supplements that she encouraged her to buy from her clinic, which is absolutely against what she says online about not recommending supplements or medical advice (located as a disclaimer on the website).