The Scottish government said the number of people sent for treatment at Bath had fallen since a high of 34 under the previous Labour-Liberal Democrat Scottish Executive.
One of its properties, Calistoga Ranch, leverages not just the local waters but its Napa Valley location with its Vineyard Crush treatment, starring a grape-seed massage and tea bath.
Escorted to a treatment room and cosseted with a delightful soak in a foot bath, the client is asked how he or she is feeling at the moment--relaxed? hungover? fed up with the kids? annoyed at having to answer questions?
Players from Wasps, Leicester and Bath have not been considered because of their European finals commitments, while another 10 are currently in the treatment room.
My White Oak Soother body treatment was carefully done (I was asked about any allergies, whether the room and the bath water were too hot or too cold, whether the table and pillows were comfortable).