Acupuncture Clinic
Acupuncture Clinic of Boulder
2500 Arapahoe Ave. #290, Boulder
Looking to improve your overall health or target a specific problem area? The team at Acupuncture Clinic of Boulder help patients with pain management, digestion, fertility and pregnancy, emotional challenges and immunity with personalized treatment based in traditional Eastern medicine practices. They’re back on top for another year, voted in by Boulder Weekly readers who have experienced life-changing health improvements firsthand. Dr. Erin and her fellow practitioners collaborate with your other doctors and health professionals to make sure treatment is safe and appropriate for you.
Silver: Amaluna Wellness
Bronze: Boulder Community Acupuncture
Barber Shop
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop
Multiple Locations
Ready for a chop? Floyd’s 99 Barbershop isn’t just Best of Boulder, but is loved across the Front Fange for its team’s expertise in custom short haircuts, shaves and colors. The barbers and stylists will help you achieve your ultimate vision, or, if you’re not quite sure what suits you, the signature “Floyd’s Cut” is their classic above-the-ear cut. Not only will you leave with a fresh look, but tips and tricks for maintaining your hair or beard until the next time you’re in the chair.
Silver: Voodoo Hair Lounge
Bronze: Rollin’s Barbershop
Chiropractor
APEX Chiropractic
183 S. Taylor Ave. Unit 162, Louisville
The team at APEX Chiropractic doesn’t want you to become OK with chronic pain — yes, even those little aches and pains you’ve begun to shrug off. They want to help you discover and treat the deeper symptoms to help you live a pain-free and healthy life where you don’t have to limit activities or take painkillers on a regular basis. Their team can help with a range of conditions, from athlete recovery and performance to fibromyalgia and traumatic brain injuries.
Silver: Boulder Sports Chiropractic
Bronze: The Joint
Climbing Gym
Boulder Rock Club
2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
Boulder Rock Club is a great choice for beginner indoor climbers and experts alike. Head to the gym for top-roping, lead climbing, bouldering, group fitness classes, and youth and adult courses led by passionate instructors. If you need some instruction before hopping on the wall, their team offers intro classes and belaying tutorials that will help get you safely started. And for those who are looking to advance their climbing skills, technique classes or private instruction can help take you to new heights.
Silver: The Spot
Bronze: Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness
Dance Studio
Alchemy of Movement
2436 30th St., Boulder
Going three for three in this year’s Best of Boulder awards, Alchemy of Movement takes the cake for best dance studio. Alchemy of Movement members can participate in any of the studio’s dance or fitness classes, getting a strength and cardio workout that feels more like a party. Did you know Alchemy of Movement also has private studios available for booking? No need to be shy, just crank up your favorite music and let the rhythm take you away.
Silver: Avalon Ballroom
Bronze: Frequency Dance (formerly Kinesis Dance)
Day Spa
The Dragontree
2405 Broadway, Boulder
Long hours hunched over a desk in an uncomfortable chair getting you down? A day at The Dragontree will lift your spirits and loosen those knots forming in your shoulders. The sauna and hot tub are luxuriously soothing, and the cold plunge will help rejuvenate your mind and body so you feel refreshed when you walk out the door. They offer a wide range of massage methods to provide the ideal form of treatment for whatever aches and pains you’re looking to soothe.
Silver: St Julien Hotel & Spa
Bronze: Woodhouse Spa
Dentist
Boulder Dentistry Co.
4141 Arapahoe Ave. Unit 200, Boulder
The dentist office can be scary, and for most of us, that twice-a-year appointment is something to dread. But not at Boulder Dentistry Co., voted Best of Boulder because of Dr. David Britt’s attentiveness and top-quality care. Patients trust Britt and his team with their regularly scheduled cleanings, child dentistry and major dental procedures like implants, fillings and dentures. No matter what you’re in the office for, you’ll be met with compassion and professionalism that’ll have you smiling in no time.
Silver: Boulder Smiles
Bronze: Boulder Holistic Dentistry
Write-in: Boulder Canyon Dental
Golf Course
Flatirons Golf Course
5710 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
No membership required at the public, 18-hole Flatirons Golf Course, just a tee-time, your clubs and some good sportsmanship. As the name suggests, you’ll be treated to a sweeping view of the Flatirons — just try to not get distracted from the fairway. Nature-loving Coloradans will also appreciate knowing the course is an Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for its efforts to accommodate the environment, wildlife and natural habitats. You may see deer, owls or even a bear enjoying the green.
Silver: Indian Peaks Golf Course
Bronze: Boulder Country Club
Gym / Fitness Center
MECHA
2546 Spruce St., Boulder
1817 Hwy 42, Louisville
The classes at MECHA are tried and true, using proven techniques to improve your fitness, helping you get an effective and invigorating workout. The instructors incorporate pilates, traditional weight lifting, cardio and stretching to design a plethora of classes that will keep you excited to come back week after week. Whether you’re just starting out on your fitness journey or looking to advance your athleticism, MECHA will guide you to your goals.
Silver: Alchemy of Movement
Bronze: Uplift Boulder
Write in: B-Fit
Hair Salon
Voodoo Hair Lounge
2100 Pearl St., Boulder
Go for the killer hairstyle, stay for the excellent vibes. Stylists at Voodoo Hair Lounge are used to hair requests that run the gambit, so you’re in good hands for an expert refresh of your current style or an adventurous foray into something new. Plus, Voodoo is going the extra mile by diverting 93% of waste through composting and recycling — repurposing hair scraps into oil booms that collect oil in the oceans and spinning out hair color so it can be used again. Yes, please!
Silver: Downtown Refinery
Bronze: Twig Hair Salon
Hospital
Boulder Community Health
Multiple locations
As a community-owned nonprofit, Boulder Community Health provides consistent, quality healthcare that residents can count on. Whatever your reason for being at the hospital, the team at BCH will ensure you are met with expertise, compassion and comfortable amenities. Their online portal makes appointment scheduling and medical results easily accessible. BCH is renowned for clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer, incorporating cutting-edge technology to continually improve patient services.
Silver: Foothills Hospital
Bronze: Avista Adventist
Lasik Services
Boulder Eye Surgeons (formerly Beyer)
Multiple locations
LASIK can be truly life changing for those whose eyesight isn’t what it used to be (or was never good in the first place). No more bothersome contacts or misplaced glasses (or spending a fortune on both). If you’re still on the fence, Boulder Eye Surgeons offers free consultations to answer your pressing questions and concerns. They’ve performed more than 100,000 corrective surgeries, helping restore the gift of full eyesight to patients with state-of-the-art technology. After the procedure, the doctors continue to provide comprehensive eye care to ensure you remain in good health.
Silver: Eyecare Center of Northern Colorado
Martial Arts
Easton Training Center
2005 32nd St., Boulder
Since 1998, Easton Training Center has brought expert training in Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA to the Front Range. Training is available to all ages and skill levels — their instructors work with kids as young as 4 years old all the way up to professional UFC fighters. You’ll learn to push and progress your fighting skills in the 10,000-square-foot space with more than 5,000 square-feet of mats, 25 heavy bags and a dedicated Muay Thai training area. It’s a cardio and strength workout that may literally kick your butt.
Silver: One Dojo
Bronze: Tran’s Martial Arts & Fitness Center
Massage
The Dragontree
2405 Broadway, Boulder
Put down the massage gun and let the expert masseuses at The Dragontree do all the work. For muscle relief, Dragontree offers lighter Swedish style massages, firmer deep tissue massages and a signature muscle melt treatment that incorporates herbs to promote even deeper relaxation. But their menu goes on, with massage styles focused on skin circulation, mental clarity and pregnancy symptom relief, too. No matter what you choose, you’ll not only feel looser in body, but lighter in mind after an hour on the massage table.
Silver: St Julien Hotel & Spa
Bronze: Spirit in Harmony
Medical Doctor
Dr. Geeta Lalwani
1440 28th St #3, Boulder
Dr. Geeta Lalwani tops the 2025 Best of Boulder list for medical doctor, providing top-notch care to patients at her Rocky Mountain Retina Associates clinic. She specializes in the dynamic ophthalmology field, focusing specifically on cutting edge retina services. In this intricate and vital practice, Dr. Lalwani works closely with patients to address their concerns, attending to patients for years to make sure their treatments are effective in the long term. Her attentiveness and expertise puts her back on top of BoB for another year.
Nail Salon
Jlounge Natural Nail Bar & Spa
3003 Walnut St., Boulder
On the next treat-yourself day, Boulder Weekly readers recommend Jlounge Natural Nail Bar & Spa. Their estheticians will have you primped and pampered from head to toe, with manicure and pedicure services, lash treatments, facials, massage and acupuncture. The salon prides itself on using natural ingredients like oils, herbs, flowers and grains for gentle and safe beauty treatments. Plus, with their party bookings, you can share your much-needed spa day with friends.
Silver: The Nail Studio
Bronze: Contempo Nails
Orthodontics
Wong Orthodontics
4141 Arapahoe Ave. # 100, Boulder
Say cheese! At Wong Orthodontics, a smile you can feel confident and happy showing off is not far away. Their experience in kids, teens and adult orthodontics means you’re in good hands, no matter what your needs are. Nervous about getting braces? Dr. Wong and his team will walk you through all of your options, which might include clear Invisalign trays. And if your teeth concerns are deeper than appearance, like teeth alignment, movement or speech ability, Dr. Wong’s team can help you address them.
Silver: Boulder Orthodontics
Bronze: TIE John S. Walker, Melcher Orthodontics
Physical Therapist
Atomic Physical Therapy
1800 Broadway #190, Boulder
At Atomic Physical Therapy, it’s not just about healing you from an injury, it’s about healing you in a way that prevents the next one. During their sports medicine, rehabilitation and coaching programs, the Atomic team uses their expert knowledge in how injuries form to identify any injury risk in your movement. Their free discovery call feature allows you to discuss your treatment goals without any obligation, but whether you’re a runner, hiker, climber, cyclist, skier or snowboarder, the services at Atomic have what you need in store.
Silver: Coal Creek Physical Therapy
Bronze: Boulder Sports Physiotherapy
Pilates Studio
MECHA
2546 Spruce St., Boulder
1817 Hwy 42, Louisville
Deep core strength, long and lean muscles, balance and flexibility, improved concentration and a body that is less prone to injury — the rewards that can be reaped from pilates are undeniable. MECHA will help you get started navigating the pilates world, from safe technique and form to using the reformer and pushing your muscles to their limit, so that you can feel the health benefits yourself. With six different class styles to choose from — like resistance, cardio and strength, and release — you’ll find a workout that works for you.
Silver: Bolder Pilates
Bronze: ALTA Physical Therapy & Pilates
Urgent Care
Boulder Medical Center
2750 Broadway, Unit 100, Boulder
It’s rarely the case that you’re headed to urgent care without stress or worry. But, on the occasion you find yourself there, it helps a whole lot to know that Boulder Medical Center has more than 80 primary care providers and specialists available who can respond quickly to whatever brings you or your loved ones there. With 75 years in service, Boulder Medical Center has created a legacy of exceptional care and dedication to its patients that continues to serve the Boulder community.
Silver: AFC Urgent Care
Bronze: UCHealth Urgent Care
Veterinary Care
Alpine Hospital for Animals
3210 Valmont Road, Boulder
Our pets are our family, so we expect the same quality from veterinary care as we do at the doctor’s office. At Alpine Hospital for Animals, those expectations will be exceeded, with medical, surgical, wellness and preventative care all under one roof and guided by Alpine’s caring, expert team. More than 50 years in business means you won’t be met with frustrating non-answers, but instead with knowledgeable insights into the very best treatment for your furry, feathery or scaly friend.
Silver: Rise Vet
Bronze: Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Write in: Treeline Veterinary Cancer Care
Yoga Studio
Yoga Pod
1890 30th St., Boulder
633 South Broadway, Boulder
2201 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont
We could all use a little more zen in our busy lives, and Yoga Pod has the perfect sanctuary to take that much-needed break. Husband and wife duo Nicole and Gerry Wienholt want yogis of all experience and skill levels to find a deeper breath, calmer mind and stronger body in the studio. They’ve created a class schedule that combines traditional yoga with strength-building exercises, guided by certified yoga teachers to help you find a little less ughhh and a lot more ahhh.
Silver: CorePower Yoga
Bronze: Little Yoga Studio
