Fitness & Health

Boulder Eye Surgeons has operated in Boulder County since 1997 — offering personal care and surgeries for patients needing cataract, glaucoma, retina and cornea related services. The company recently expanded its services, adding a second location in Boulder.

Martial Arts Easton Training Center

Multiple Locations

Silver: Tran’s Martial Arts

Bronze: Boulder Karate

Write-in: One Dojo

After first opening as Easton Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Easton Training

Center has now expanded to nine locations around the Denver metro, including in Longmont and Boulder. The training center also added numerous martial arts classes, including kickboxing and muay Thai. The youngsters are welcome here too — the company has martial arts classes and ninja nights for kids.

Massage St Julien Hotel And Spa

900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696

Silver: Apex Massage & Recovery Lab

Bronze: The Dragontree

We know life can be stressful

— things like work, kids, imminent wildfire risk and what to make for dinner can really add up for people in this county. The St Julien in downtown Boulder offers 12 different therapeutic massages and five massage enhancements to reduce tension and bring you back to Earth. Combine that with its location in downtown Boulder and beautiful space, there’s no wonder our readers picked St Julien as the best place to get a massage.

Nail Salon Jlounge

3003 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-484-6669

Silver: Contempo Nails

Bronze: Eagle Nails

Write-in: Polish Nails

“Good. Clean. Fun” is the motto that has stuck with jlounge, a luxury nail bar and spa, since it was founded by Julie Perington and Jennifer Zrubek.

It’s especially known for its manicures and pedicures — book an appointment to get a feel for its all-natural products to keep your piggies looking good on their way to the market.

Orthodontics Boulder Orthodontics

2710 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-3250

Silver: Wong Orthodontics

Bronze: John S. Walker DMD

Boulder Orthodontics stands out as this year’s best orthodontics because of its ability to bring on new technologies and procedures that raise both the customer experience and end results. While Boulder Orthodontics won’t keep the sweet corn out of your braces, its experienced staff and intentional service make the process smooth and comfortable.

Physical Therapist Coal Creek Physical Therapy

350 Broadway, # 50, Boulder, 303666-4151

315 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 100, Louisville, 303-666-4151

Silver: ALTA Physical Therapy

Bronze: Alpine Physical Therapy

You don’t have to be one of the ultra-distance runners, pro climbers or cyclists in the area to know the value of a good physical therapist. Treating all muscle and joint pain, Coal Creek Physical Therapy helps you complete a speedy recovery and get back to doing what you love.

Pilates Studio Bolder Pilates

3012 Folsom St., Boulder, 303-544-5930

Silver: Mecha

Bronze: Boulder Bodyworks

Write-in: Rocky Mountain Pilates and Yoga

Bolder Pilates won our best pilates studio category once again. With its “love the body you live in” approach, the studio’s personalized pilates workouts are aimed to help you feel strong and empowered in your own skin. If you’re new to pilates, check out Bolder Pilates’ new client deals to get a taste of this mind-body exercise.

Urgent Care Center Boulder Community Health Urgent Care

101 Erie Parkway, Erie, 303-415-5810

Silver: Boulder Medical Center

Bronze: AFC Urgent Care

Boulder Community Health

Urgent Care is where our readers run to for the support and healthcare they need. Patients can be seen on a walk-in basis for timesensitive injuries at a lower cost than an emergency department.

Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., it also offers COVID19 testing and video visits.

Veterinary Care Alpine Hospital For Animals

3210 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303-443-9661

Silver: Arapahoe Animal Hospital

Bronze: Humane Society of Boulder Valley

Write-in: Longmont Small Animal Hospital

Our furry little friends mean so much to us, and deserve the best care around. You can be confident the folks at Alpine Hospital for Animals will treat your pet like their own with a range of medical and surgical services. Alpine lets customers bring in more than their typical dog or cat too, and also helps out snakes, ferrets, geckos, bearded dragons, lizards, rabbits and more.

Yoga Studio Yoga Pod

Multiple Locations

Silver: CorePower Yoga

Bronze: Little Yoga Studio

Write-in: Full Throttle Yoga

Strengthen your mind, body and heart at Yoga Pod — our readers’ top yoga studio in Boulder County. Its in-person and livestreamed classes are suited for yogis of all levels, where instructors will guide you through downward-facing dogs, tree poses, child poses and more to increase your body’s strength and your mind’s well-being. Yoga Pod’s new student four weeks for $40 deal makes it easy to get started, and hard to quit.