Readers’ Picks

Day Spa

East County: Sunflower Spa

The best part of Longmont’s Sunflower Spa has to be the vibe: The ladies here make clients feel comfortable and relaxed before you even lay down for your deep-tissue massage or pedicure.

Boulder: Spa at St. Julien

The St. Julien is known for luxury, so it’s no surprise that its spa is arguably the most luxurious spot in town—with treatments using indigenous plants and elements in an elegant, pampering setting.

Facial

East County: Sunflower Spa

Sunflower’s organic facials tackle whatever you need tackled: from wrinkles and tone to sun damage and radiance. As if you could get any more radiant.

Boulder: Essentiels Day Spa

Bright and sunny yet very private, Essentiels offers a ton of facials to choose from. In fact, we counted 20 different facials, from the oxygen revitalizer facial to the aromatic indulgence facial. Your only stress will come from picking which one you want.

Salon

East County: Evergreen Cottage Spa and Hair Salon

It can be difficult to find an affordable and quality salon. At Lafayette’s Evergreen Cottage, their offerings are reasonably priced and you’ll walk out looking as though you dropped some big bucks.

Boulder: Twig Salon

The little things go a long way at salons: you’re offered a drink, your stylist listens and delivers the goods, the space is clean, beautiful, airy. At Twig, the basics are covered…and then some. This salon pleases clients with skilled, confident stylists and a great atmosphere.

Massage

East County: Massage Envy

Massage Envy makes massage accessible. It’s the perfect place for either a first-timer or someone who knows exactly what they want. Try the trigger point massage for something new and awesome.

Boulder: Spa at St. Julien

The massages at the Spa at St. Julien are made for Boulderites: the Buff Couples massage is a deep tissue treatment for athletic pairs and the Sole Delight is a foot treatment for hikers and climbers.

Manicure

East County: Evergreen Cottage Spa and  Hair Salon

There’s no better place to get a mani/pedi than a quaint, cozy little spa in a quaint, cozy little town. Try Evergreen’s Caribbean therapy treatment, and you will never look at your nails the same way again.

Boulder: Ten20

At Boulder’s Ten20, you get more than a mani and/or pedi. You get an experience. It’s fun and flirty—with Sex and the City on the big screen, a big comfy chair and a diet soda in your hand.

Aesthetics

East County: Aesthetic Solutions

Lafayette’s Aesthetic Solutions takes care of all the things that ail you: from fat and wrinkles to acne scars and sagging skin. It’s all gonna be just a
bad memory.

Boulder: Avanti Advance Skin Care

In Boulder, people are usually fit and trim. But there is no shame in wanting to go above and beyond. Avanti offers treatments like Botox, liposculpture, microdermabrasion and something called a Brazilian butt lift.

Golf Course

Indian Peaks Golf Course

Our readers have spoken: Indian Peaks Golf Course is an excellent course. It’s beautiful, well-maintained and challenging. Plus, the view will knock your silly
socks off.

Gym

East County: YMCA of Boulder Valley

This is not your father’s YMCA. Today, the YMCA is a full-fledged fitness center with spinning classes, personal trainers, massage and yoga. But much like the YMCA of yore, it’s totally affordable.

Boulder: Colorado Athletic Club

Colorado Athletic Club has so many offerings that we couldn’t begin to list them here. Basically, it’s a shiny, happy place where people are abnormally flexible and enthusiastically fit. But we’re not bitter
or anything.

Rec Center

East County: Lafayette’s Bob L. Burger Recreation Center

Lafayette’s rec center defies all rec center expectations: a large sanctuary filled with modern equipment, an adults-only outdoor hot tub, slides, a lazy river, skatepark, softball fields and a full schedule of classes. Who needs a gym when you live in Lafayette?

Boulder: East Boulder Community Center

This year, the eastern-most location of the Boulder recreation arsenal came out on top. The beautifully set facility offers everything from an eight-lane indoor pool to a bubble bench (we have no idea what that is, but it sounds awesome) to sand volleyball courts and tennis courts.

Ski area

Eldora Mountain Resort

Sure, every outdoorsy person has their personal favorite, but Eldora so often gets the nod here. Why? Well, proximity surely has something to do it. But there is also great snow, some really nice runs and a stellar Nordic center.

Martial Arts

East County: Vision Quest

Remember Cobra Kai Dojo from Karate Kid? Well, Vision Quest is nothing like that. Except of course that this place kicks some serious butt. But really, they focus on discipline, self control and perseverance over just kicking butt.

Boulder: Boulder Quest

Boulder Quest specializes in To Shin Do, which is an adaptation of ninjutsu, which is the practice of the Japanese ninja. It’s all about applying ancient principals to modern situations and stresses. Surely, young ninjas do their chores.

Yoga Studio

East County: Soul Tree Studio

This casual, comfortable and friendly studio is Lafayette’s new go-to spot for yogis and beginners alike. And while it’s professional and strengthening, fans of this studio say instructors maintain a cheery and playful demeanor.

Boulder: Yoga Pod

Modern and bright yet warm and welcoming, Yoga Pod focuses on yoga as a lifestyle—not simply a form of exercise. Here, you’ll find health, well-being and a spiritual positivity.

Pilates

East County: Happy Cat

Susie Haggas has changed lives through Pilates. Not only do her clients gush about her instruction, but they says she’s changed their relationships with
their bodies.

Boulder: Pilates Center

We heard they call Pilates Center the Harvard of Pilates. With experienced and patient teachers and a large range of classes, you can learn the basics or get your PhD.

Go to Critics’ Picks for Health and Beauty

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Day Spa (E. County)
Sunflower Day Spa, Longmont
You can’t help but relax in Sunflower’s sunny atmosphere. Their professionals help you achieve outstanding skin care and total relaxation. Really, we just need three words: pamper, pamper, pamper.

Day Spa (Boulder)
Essentiels Spa
Clients rave about the Essentiels therapists and technicians, who provide warm, quality service. A locker room, sauna, steam room and lounge complete the experience.

Salon (E. County)
Salon Cosabella, Broomfield
Friendly service in a chic location. The ladies here pride themselves on expert service and a great environment. It’s the place you go when you need a new hue or a few inches taken off.

Salon (Boulder)
Fix Hair Salon
Need a new outlook on life? You might need a
new hair color. Let the specialists at Fix lead you
to the color bar and make you feel like a whole
new person.

Massage (E. County)
Sunflower Day Spa, Longmont
The therapists at Sunflower are amazingly receptive, responsive and professional. Enjoy the ultimate relaxation at their hands.

Massage (Boulder)
St. Julien Hotel & Spa
A beautiful location makes a soothing massage here just that much more enticing. Book a massage…and you may need to book a room for the night because you’ll be so relaxed.

Manicure/Pedicure (E. County)
Sunflower Day Spa, Longmont
Expert technicians and a superbly comfortable, sunny space make a mani/pedi stop at Sunflower a truly indulgent experience.

Manicure/Pedicure (Boulder)
Ten20
Where else can you catch a chick flick while you
get a polish change? At Ten20, they know what
a girl wants.

Aesthetic Treatment Center (E. County)
Aesthetic Solutions Center for Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Lafayette
With constant changes in technology and technique, it’s easy to get lost in the world of beauty. Aesthetic Solutions can help you find your bearings—with a tender touch and state-of-the-art technology.

Aesthetic Treatment Center (Boulder)
Avanti Skin Center
Whether you’re interested in laser hair removal, skin resurfacing or body sculpting, Avanti Skin Center has dozens of options and their professionals can help you make the right choices for your goals and lifestyle.

Gym (E. County)
Lakeshore Athletic Club, Broomfield
With indoor and outdoor pools, basketball courts, climbing wall, huge, sunlit weight room, spa, deluxe locker rooms and a high-tech cardio center, Lakeshore provides an opportunity to build your muscles while you build your sense of community.

Gym (Boulder)
YMCA
There’s a reason why the YMCA has survived and thrived all these years. On top of the activities, outdoor fun and amenities, there are plenty of ways to get a good work out.

Rec Center (E. County)
Erie Community Center, Erie
Erie’s Community Center has become not just a recreation center—but a flagship for a new kind of town pride. But then again, you can also recreate to your heart’s desire. Pool, climbing wall, spinning classes, and workout equipment are just the beginning.

Rec Center (Boulder)
East Community Center
What makes the East Boulder Community Center the best? Two pools (including a lazy river and 150-foot water slide), weight room, climbing and bouldering walls and child care. Take that, other rec centers!

Martial Arts (E. County)
Vision Quest IBBA, Lafayette
Vision Quest was recognized by Black Belt School International as one of the top 200 U.S. schools, and owner Christopher Spann was awarded teacher of the year by the United Martial Arts Alliance. Awards don’t mean everything, but they do mean a lot.
 
Martial Arts (Boulder)
Trans Martial Arts & Fitness Center
Tran’s is a longtime regional favorite—and their special brand of butt-kicking is taught to young and old, newbie or expert. Go beyond the ordinary with a class in Muay Thai Kick boxing.

Yoga Studio (E. County)
Solar Yoga, Longmont
Hot yoga is, well, hot right now, and Solar Yoga is one of the coolest places around offering this challenging yet relaxing way to sweat it out.
 
Yoga Studio (Boulder)
Core Power Yoga
With five studios in Northern Colorado alone, plus dozens of classes every day in several yoga styles, you’ll likely find something to fit your schedule and style. If not, take up walking.
 
Pilates Studio (E. County)
Happy Cat Pilates, Longmont
Whether you like the dynamics of a group class or the personal attention of one-on-one training, Susie at Happy Cat will have you feeling “as supple as a cat.” Meow!
 
Pilates Studio (Boulder)
Body Dynamics
These legendary health and fitness specialists have been serving Boulder for 20 years not just with Pilates but with complimentary practices including core training, fitball, boot camp, tai-chi and bosu. When the famed athletes of Boulder need to get worked out, they come here.

Chiropractor (E. County)
Dr. Larimore, Longmont
Being in the chiropractic services for 18 years, Dr. Larimore knows his specialty like the joints in the back of his own hand. The man knows his stuff, and by stuff we mean your aching back.

Chiropractor (Boulder)
Café of Life
Get ready to be served a hot steaming cup of wellness when you’re at the Café of Life. Established around the world, they work to spread chiropractics to all types of people—even you.

Personal Training (E. County & Boulder)
Fitness for Living
We have a group of staffers who attend the Fitness for Living boot camps. Not only do they dig the intensity, but they look at a lot better than they used to (thank goodness from the rest of us…we kid).

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