“Best of 2014” Contest Winners
by Wyndi Kappes
October 23, 2014
YOU nominated, YOU voted andyou have chosen your “Best of 2014” winners!Check out our December issue to read moreabout your winners, fan favorites, and whatAtlantans are saying about them. The Decemberissue hits the stands November 24. |
Category | Name |
Best Barre Instructor | Katie Otto from Pure Barre Virginia Highlands |
Best Barre Studio | Svelte |
Best Body Wrap | Spa Waverly by Village Health |
Best Bookstore | Little Shop of Stories |
Best Boot Camp | Vincent Casey’s Minister of Muscle |
Best Botox and Filler Injections | Dr. Leslie Gray from Dermatology Center of Atlanta |
Best Cancer Treatment Support | Cancer Support Community Atlanta with Northside Hospital |
Best Career Counselor | Nancy Gerber from Stepping Stones |
Best Charity Ball/Gala | Living Art America’s Body Art Ball |
Best Charity Running Event | The Junior League of Atlanta’s Shamrock ‘n Roll Road Race |
Best Chemical Peel | Dermatology Center of Atlanta |
Best Chiropractic Care | Absolute Health Chiropractic |
Best Colon Cleansing | Clear Path Wellness Center |
Best Cooking Classes | The Cook’s Warehouse |
Best Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. Debra Gray King |
Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practice | Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry |
Best CrossFit Gym | CrossFit Perimeter |
Best CrossFit Instructor | Nicole McMinn |
Best Custom Bra Fit | Livi Rae Lingerie |
Best Cycling Shop | Atlanta Cycling |
Best Dance Instructor | Desiree Nathanson |
Best Dance Studio | Dance Tonight Atlanta |
Best Dermatology Practice | Gardner Dermatology & Med Spa |
Best Dog Park | Brook Run Dog Park |
Best Doggie Day Care | Puppy Haven |
Best ENT Practice | ENT Institute |
Best Esthetician | Cherece Law-Taylor |
Best Eye Doctor | Dr. Niraj Desai from Milan Eye Center |
Best Eyebrows | Lindsey Morrissey from Aura Hair & Makeup |
Best Eyelash Extensions | Sweet and Lashful |
Best Facial | Sally B’s Skin Yummies |
Best Farmers Market | Alpharetta Farmers Market |
Best Farm-to-Table Delivery | Garnish & Gather |
Best Financial Counselor | Laura Schilling from Financial Innovations |
Best Food Truck | W.O.W! Food Truck |
Best Foot Massage | Village Health Wellness Spa |
Best Gluten-Free Menu | True Food Kitchen |
Best Groomer | Uptown Pups |
Best Group Fitness Class | Rowbot Fitness |
Best Group Fitness Instructor | Charles Anderson |
Best Hair Colorist | Meredith Van Sickle from Joseph & Friends |
Best Hair Restoration | Anderson Hair Sciences Center |
Best Hair Salon for Blowouts | GlowDry |
Best Hair Stylist | Breana Carlyn from Carter Barnes Hair Artisans |
Best Health Food Store | Whole Foods Market |
Best Healthy To-Go | Good Measure Meals |
Best Hiking Club or Group | Atlanta Outdoor Club |
Best Home Care Provider | CaraVita Home Care |
Best Hormone Doctor | Dr. Scott Isaacs from Atlanta Endocrine Associates |
Best Hypnotherapist | Becky Shanks from Presents of Mind |
Best Indoor Cycling Instructor | Dani Pallo from Flywheel Sports |
Best Indoor Cycling Studio | Flywheel Sports |
Best Integrative Medical Doctor | Dr. Tasneem Bhatia |
Best Integrative Medical Facility | Atlanta Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine |
Best In-Town Getaways | St. Regis Atlanta |
Best Juice Bar | Dtox Juice |
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant | Atlanta Fish Market |
Best Kids’ Fitness | Cardio Kool Kids |
Best Large Fitness Facility | Adrenaline Group Xercise |
Best Laser Hair Removal | A New You Skin & Body Clinic |
Best Life Coach | Dr. Jacquie Damgaard from ExecuCare ARC, LLC |
Best Local Community Garden | Truly Living Well |
Best Local Festival | Grant Park Summer Shade Festival |
Best Local Food Blog | He and She Eat Clean |
Best Local Skin Care Products | B’Tyli Natural Skin Therapies |
Best Local Vet | Apex Animal Hospital |
Best Local Vineyard | Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery |
Best Makeup Artist | Leslie Crowell from Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique |
Best Manicure/Pedicure | Hammond Nails & Spa |
Best Martial Arts/Boxing Gym | Buckhead Jiu-Jitsu |
Best Massage Therapist | Jo Ann Taylor from Pure Life Mind and Body |
Best Men’s Grooming | Mary Todd Hairdressing Company |
Best Microdermabrasion | Julian’s Cosmetics + Skincare |
Best Music Venue | The Tabernacle |
Best Naturopathic Care | Natural Health Solutions |
Best New Restaurant | Varuni Napoli |
Best OB/GYN | Dr. Sharon Smith with Kaiser Permanente |
Best Orthopedist | Dr. Angelo DiFelice from Resurgens Orthopaedics |
Best Outdoor Gear | High Country Outfitters |
Best Overall Spa | Pure Aesthetics & Skin Care |
Best Park | Piedmont Park |
Best Pediatric Dentistry | Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry |
Best Permanent Cosmetics | Donna Stephenson Shepherd from A New You Skin & Body Clinic |
Best Personal Stylist | Kam Throckmorton from Glam Kam |
Best Personal Trainer | Justin Davis from Snap Fitness |
Best Pet Store | City Dog Market |
Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant | Nancy G’s Cafe & Neighborhood Bistro |
Best Physical Therapy Center | Venture Physical Therapy & Hand Therapy |
Best Pilates Instructor | Michelle Wade from Michelle Wade Pilates |
Best Pilates Studio | Stability Pilates & Physical Therapy |
Best Plastic Surgeon for Breasts | Dr. Ruth Celestin |
Best Plastic Surgeon for Face | Dr. Mike Majmundar |
Best Plastic Surgeon for Liposuction | Dr. Brian Maloney |
Best Plastic Surgeon for Tummy | Dr. Stanley Okoro |
Best Podiatrist | Dr. Stephanie Michael |
Best Primary Care Doctor | Dr. Nan Monahan |
Best Rec Sport League | Atlanta Sport and Social Club |
Best Rock Climbing Wall | Atlanta Rocks! |
Best Running Club or Group | West Stride |
Best Running/Walking Gear | Big Peach Running Co. |
Best Salon | Aura Hair & Makeup |
Best School for Adult Learners | International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy |
Best Seniors Fitness | ATL Silver Classix Crew |
Best Small/Medium Fitness Facili | Sports Fitness Experience |
Best Sugaring | Defined Sugaring Studio |
Best Sunless Tan | Spray Studio |
Best Swim Instructor | Katy Jo Schroer from Atlanta Sacred Living |
Best Tennis Store | Your Serve Tennis |
Best Unique Spa Treatment | DermaFrac at Pure Aesthetics & Skin Care |
Best Urgent Care Facility | MedPost Urgent Care |
Best Urologist | Dr. Martha Boone |
Best Vegetarian Options | The Loving Hut Sandy Springs |
Best Vein Treatment | VEINatlanta |
Best Volunteer Opportunity | Project Open Hand |
Best Waxing | European Wax Center |
Best Weight Loss Program | Atlanta Endocrine Associates |
Best Workout | Cardio Dance Funk |
Best Yoga Instructor | Astrid Santana from Astrid Santana Yoga |
Best Yoga Studio | Stillness Yoga and Meditation Center |
Best Zumba | Dance Stop Studios |
Best Zumba Instructor | Kandice Shelton |