Q: Who created the world’s first foot spa? A: They’ll be at Cosmoprof

Oh yeah, he’s from Wisconsin.

I’ve been searching for professional level foot spas lately and I tell you, there is a lot to be desired. Between wanting good design and a decent starting price and trying to get something to fit into our historical architechture, it has been frustrating. I remembered a sweet little number called PediCute and was doing research when I found out it could be placed into a very cool looking chair. As I searched further, I discovered the brand was manufactured right in my own backyard: New Berlin, Wisconsin.
I made a couple of trips over and, even though the team had the majority of inventory shipped out to Las Vegas for the upcoming Cosmoprof, they were incredibly helpful and I ended up taking one back with me.  How did we end up with not one, but two of the premiere pedicure chair and foot spa manufacturers in the world in Wisconsin?

Back in 1975, John Meyerovich created the world’s first pedicure chair and created a whole new world of pampering foot care.  Along came partner Joe Galati and the two teamed up to create European Touch, which dominated the industry.  The pair sold the company in the lat 1990s but have recently returned with a whole new concept in chairs, ala Continuum.

Since Cosmoprof is around the corner I really wanted to share the current products as well as let you hear about the new items coming out and SHOW SPECIALS (yes, show specials) you can get by visiting their booth.

I really loved the look of the PediCute.  If you’re looking for a portable model, here are my thoughts:

• Forefront of sanitization concerns by offering foot spa liners that are recylable – can be tossed into your regular city recyle bin.  So convenient!
• Beautiful design. Cherry Wood veneer
• Aesthetically pleasing and ergonimic foot supports
• Water conservative at 1.5 gallons max
• Still luxurious with 3 levels of water vibration and heat

If you are looking for a portable unit that doesn’t scream drugstore model, I highly recommend the Pedicute.  It is completely professional in look and feel.  It looks like the Belava unit beautifully encased and on wheels. The Simplicity chair adds back massage (and new Shiatsu models will be on the floor at Cosmoprof) and the look of a pedi throne.

If you can pipe in, you’ll really enjoy the look of the Maestro and Echo.  Plus, they have new models to reveal.

And they’re all designed and made in Wisconsin.  My husband did tell me this was the center of the Universe!

• Continuum Foot Spas
• Cosmoprof Booth C12409 – Say hi to Joe when you stop by
• website