Top 5 Foot Spas

The unforgiving economy is forcing us to tighten our budgets, so we've cut back on dining out, canceled our HBO, and those bi-weekly pedicures are being done ourselves. I am a victim this pleasurable restraint, but with much practice and the right equipment have found that an at-home foot spa can be just as satisfying and soothing as my overindulgent trips to the spa.

Dr. Scholl's Sole Sensations Foot Spa - $25

Just what the doctor ordered... that's why we can trust Dr. Scholl's Sole Sensations to make our footsies feel better. The textured bottom massages those rough heels and has a detachable foot roller. Its controls can be handled with your toes so you don't even have to move and the splash guard hood is perfect for preventing an unnecessary mess.
Available at Target stores or Target.com

Conair Bubbling Foot Spas - $20

Massage, heat, and bubbles, oh my! This little gadget can do it all. Featuring not one, but two massage attachments, you can use its dry setting just when you want to show those overworked feet some extra love. Also features splash guard and no-slip textured bottom for extra comfort.

Available at Wal-Mart or Walmart.com

HotSpa Foot Bath with Water Heat Up & Toe Touch Control - $85

This foot spa is designed to knock your socks off! With it's the interchangeable massage rollers it gives you the option to choose among four pressure activated rub downs like the Vibra-Nodes to focus gentle acupressure relief or the Stimu-Roll for concentrated all over massage to the arches and soles of the feet. It also features two powerful water jets to deliver a vitalizing massage with a refreshing spray of cool or warm water. And if that weren't enough it's loaded with extras like a translucent hood for maximum heat retention and splash protection and waterproof toe touch controls with LED indicator lights.

Available at Folica.com

D-Tox Foot Spa - $250

Prepare to enter barefoot bliss! Just a 30 minute soak is all you will need in this spa bowl filled with warm salted water. The energizing cartridge creates a flow of electrons and a bioenergetic field providing a reviving and rejuvenating experience. Comes with sea salt, disposable footbath liners, lighted-display Timer/Control Unit, 12V power supply and Energy Cartridges that last 30 to 50 toe-licious treatments.

Available at Gaiam.com

Viatek Ionic Energizer Foot Spa - $300

Viatek Detox has designed the mother load of foot spas. It's the only foot spa with both positive and negative ions. This baby is built to re-balance and re-energize your bio-energy through your feet. If you're not sure what exactly that means... I'm not either, but it sure sounds good!

Visit www.viatekproducts.com for more information.