Best Dentist: Hélène Schaeffer of Island Dentistry
823 Airport Road, Edgartown, 508-696-8426
Runner-up: Richard McNulty of Amity Dental Studio
65 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-687-9752, amitydentalstudio.com
What’s the secret to Dr. Schaeffer’s success? Word of mouth, obviously. She’s been crowned Best of the Vineyard yet again – but that doesn’t surprise us one bit. Another familiar smile, Dr. McNulty of Amity Dental Studio, takes the runner-up position for his specialty in general dentistry and cosmetic services.
Best Doctor: Gerry Yukevich
364 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-4400
Runner-up: John Lamb
1 Hospital Road, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-3164
From tick bites to the flu, Islanders under the weather trust the bedside manner of longtime Vineyard staple Dr. Gerry Yukevich. His clinic, Vineyard Health Care, offers walk-in services and on-site Lyme testing. Dr. John Lamb, an internist based at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, also has scores of fans – and has won multiple Best of the Vineyard awards to prove it.
Best Massage Therapist: Allyson Cook
455 State Road, Unit 12, Vineyard Haven, 508-696-1863, allysonlmt.com
Runner-up: Chrystal Angelini
375 Edgartown-West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, 508-693-1946, chrystalangelini.com
When treating an injury or seeking to unwind, voters trust Allyson Cook’s healing hands. Cook and her associates provide several options, including deep tissue, Swedish, pregnancy, and sports massage. Chrystal Angelini and her associates are trained in a variety of techniques, as well as skincare. Check our her new Edgartown location.
Best Fitness Center: YMCA
111R Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs, 508-696-7171, ymcamv.org
Runner-up: Mansion House Health Club
9 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-2200, mvmansionhouse.com
Where can you find the only water slide on Martha’s Vineyard? At this year’s first-place fitness center, the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard. Membership gets you access to more than seventy fitness classes, circuit training machines, an outdoor basketball court, a twenty-five-yard indoor competitive lap pool, and, of course, endless trips down that big curly water slide. The Mansion House Health Club helps you maintain proper form with a cycling room, stretching room, free weight room, aquatics center, and sauna.
Best Hair Salon: Maggie’s Salon
31 Beach Road, 103A, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-2875, maggiessalon.com
Runner-up: Circuit Style Salon
47 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-7542, circuitstylesalon.com
Maggie’s Salon has a proven record of giving Islanders good hair days. The staff can handle everything from post-beach blowouts to dramatic new ’dos. Circuit Style’s cutting-edge cuts keep clients looking their best.
Best Yoga Studio: Yoga Barn
1 Red Barn Road, West Tisbury, 508-645-9642, mvyogabarn.com
Runner-up: One Hot Yoga
Woodland Center, 455 State Road, #7, Vineyard Haven, 774-327-1287, one-hotyoga.com
The light-filled studio at the Yoga Barn is the perfect place for asanas. The environmentally friendly, serene space hosts a variety of classes for all levels. Looking to up the temperature? One Hot Yoga offers several styles of yoga, all at 95 to 98 degrees.
Best Mani/Pedi: Hollywood Nails
13 Union Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-696-6197
40 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-338-2482
Runner-up: Miss Mary Boutique Spa
20 Surveyors Lane #103, Vineyard Haven, 508-536-1505, missmarycosmetics.com
Is there any better pick-me-up than a mani/pedi? Hollywood Nails will get you sandal ready with speedy walk-in service at a reasonable cost. Miss Mary Boutique Spa treats clients to a relaxing spa experience and gel manicures.
