For immediate release
February 9, 2006

ANN ARBOR, MI - - And the Distinguished Day Spa Award 2006 goes to Bellanina Day Spa, after having just opened their deluxe full service day spa and art gallery in December 2002, has been named the Distinguished Day Spa Award 2006 by the Day Spa Association in New York City. The coveted national award was announced on February 9, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nina Howard, owner and Debra Berman, Asst. Director of Bellanina Day Spa, traveled to Las Vegas for the celebration and awards dinner. As the winner of the Distinguished Day Spa Award 2006, Bellanina Day Spa has been recognized for their exceptional high quality of service, and their commitment to their clients, embodying the true essence of a Day Spa.

In only three years, Bellanina Day Spa's concept of art and spa coming together in one beautiful facility has surpassed all expectations. This one-of-a-kind business is located in the Historic District of Kerrytown at 201 North Fourth Avenue, down the street from her former spa that opened in 1997.

With the Feng Shui design concept, Bellanina Day Spa has become a sacred space for healing and balance . the perfect combination for a peaceful and serene spa getaway. "e;I wanted to create a space with balance and harmony to make clients feel like they've had the most unique experience possible when they leave"e;, says owner Nina Howard, whose professional accolades include being an award winning New York interior designer.

Bellanina Day Spa is proud to be an Accredited Day Spa by the Day Spa Association guidelines.

MEDIA NOTE: Artistic photographs of Bellanina Day Spa are available upon request along with interviews with owner Nina Howard.

MEDIA CONTACT: Kristin Schenden Russell, Schenden Communications, Inc. 248/895-5638