Persimmon Spa and Tanning offers body treatments, massage therapy, waxing and tanning

According to the International Spa Association Conference press release in July, 2003

Reasons Why People Chose to Visit to a Spa in the Past 12 Months
(respondents were given multiple selections to choose from)

	Total	Male	Female
To relieve stress or feel relaxed	68%	63%	71%
To indulge myself	57%	44%	64%
To feel better about myself	38%	28%	44%
A gift certificate from a friend/relative/colleague	34%	22%	41%
To improve mental health	31%	27%	33%
To improve physical health	29%	35%	26%
To improve appearance	27%	18%	32%
For a special occasion	23%	19%	25%
To help regulate body weight	9%	12%	7%
Prescribed by a medical doctor	8%	9%	7%
Referred by someone other than a medical doctor	2%	3%	1%

How do people feel after going to spa?

	Total	Male	Female
Percent feeling better after last spa visit	93%	91%	93%
Relaxed	71%	65%	74%
Energized	50%	51%	49%
More Vibrant	35%	30%	38%
Healthier	31%	33%	30%
Invigorated	31%	30%	31%
More Attractive	25%	11%	33%
More Confident	19%	11%	24%
More Robust	12%	16%	10%