Best of Clark County 2010
HAIR STYLIST: Vata Salon
Monthly advanced training classes in the latest techniques and trends have made the Vata Salon your choice for getting your hair in shape.
And not just with the style. Vata is partnered with Aveda, a leader in environmental and wellness products for your hair. Not only will your hair look and feel good, you'll also know it's healthy. Cuts and styles, color and texture, hair and scalp treatment are all covered at Vata to help you look your best.
WINNER: Vata Salon, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, WA 98662, 360-885-1077.
RUNNERS-UP: Utopia Salon and Day Spa, April Mancuso at Athena Day Spa
MANI/PEDI: Sole Purpose
What was it that made Sole Purpose the best place for a manicure/pedicure? "We're in a homey, little spot," said Katie Willis, co-owner. "We offer a personal feel that you don't get in a big salon."
Sole Purpose has the basics down: pedicures and nail service, including acrylics and silk wraps. Open for nearly six years, they have become part of the community. "A lot of the people in the community know us," Willis said. "They're connected and we're connected."
WINNER: Sole Purpose, 102 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98660, 360-735-7573.
RUNNER-UP: Utopia Salon and Day Spa
BARBER: Moe's Hair Styling
Although they do offer buzz cuts, Moe's Barbering and Styling is not your father's barber. Which isn't to say your father won't get a good haircut, it just means he could get a facial waxing, too.
Nestled in the Uptown Village area of Vancouver, Moe's can appeal to the "hip" types, but offers a wide variety of cuts and beard treatments. And though the atmosphere may be not be all white smocks and barber poles, the results have fans coming back again and again.
WINNER: Moe's Hair Styling, 1904 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660, (360) 693-8048
RUNNERS-UP: The Barbers, Sport Clips
SPA EXPERIENCE: Utopia Salon and Day Spa
For the second year in a row, Utopia Salon and Day Spa is your choice for best spa experience in Clark County. Their stylists have over 15 years of experience and Utopia offers all the latest treatments, including pregnancy and infant massage, hot stone massage and pampering spa pedicures.
With several different massages and wraps to choose from, as well as skin, hair and nail care, Utopia Salon and Day Spa can help relieve stress on your timetable. From a quick 30-minute rubdown, to the 5-hour "Ultimate Getaway," Utopia Salon and Day Spa see to it that your experience is everything you want it to be.
WINNER: Utopia Salon and Day Spa, 8411 NE Highway 99, Vancouver, WA 98665, 360-573-4806; 1503 NE 78th St #2, Vancouver, WA 98665 360-573-4806.
RUNNERS-UP: Rinnovo Spa Salon, Athena Day Spa
DENTIST: Smiles Family Dental
"Exceeding expectations… one smile at a time" is the motto at Smiles Family Dental. For the second straight year, you've rewarded the center for their exceptional service. With a staff committed to continual education – as well as your continued comfort – Smiles Family Dental uses stateof-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles.
Concentrating on prevention, Smiles Family Dental can provide you with all the education and thorough exams you'll need to learn about your dental care. But, with several locations throughout Clark County (Vancouver, Hazel Dell, La Center, Ridgefield and Woodland), Smiles Family Dental is never too far away to help you care for your pearly whites.
WINNERS: Smiles Family Dental, various locations
RUNNERS-UP: Gillespie Dentistry, Sheron Dental
CHIROPRACTOR: Body in Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Nominated last year, Body in Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center has taken the top spot in our 2010 edition, using more than just chiropractic measures to take care of that pain in your neck. Massage therapy, exercise programs and even nutrition counsel are just a few of the updated methods of managing your health.
Patients keep returning to Body in Balance – sometimes with a friend of family member! – for their enthusiasm, knowledge and work ethic. Body in Balance can work with infants to Baby Boomers and beyond, offering care "from womb to the tomb."
WINNER: Body in Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 8501 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98664, (360) 718-2346
FITNESS TRAINER: Kristy Wright, Oxford Athletic Club
Kristy Wright's devotion to her clients has made her Clark County's best fitness trainer for the second year in a row. "Fitness should not only help to make a person stronger and healthier," Wright has said. "But it should be fun too!"
Wright, who works out of Oxford Athletic Club, strives to provide a strong, overall program for her clients. She believes it's not just about throwing around a lot of weight, but attaining fitness through nutrition and daily activity and exercise. Wright keeps herself busy with personal and small group training, ADAPT classes and outdoor adventure (to name a few).
But, it's being able to trust and count on Wright that may have pushed Wright to the top of your list.
WINNER: Kristy Wright, Oxford Athletic Club, 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98664, 360-694-8361.
RUNNERS-UP: Will Lowe, Body & Soul; Nathan Krug, Anytime Fitness
