Best Barber Shop: Benito’s Hair Styling
224 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown, 508-696-0033, facebook.com/marthasvineyardhair
Runner-up: King’s Barber Shop
395 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-687-9209, kingsbarbershopmv.com
Benito’s Hair Styling is your small-town barber, pairing fresh cuts with lively conversation. Every visit feels welcoming, leaving you looking polished and confident. King’s Barber Shop makes men look regal with sharply-trimmed sideburns and clean lines.
Best Dentist: Dr. Hélène Schaeffer of Island Dentistry
23 Airport Road, Edgartown, 508-696-8426
Runner-up: Dr. Annie Le of Amity Dental
258 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown, 508-687-9752, amitydental-mv.com
You don’t have to dread the dentist. Gentle, thorough, and trusted by Island families, Dr. Hélène Schaeffer brings a calm, reassuring approach to all her patients. Dr. Annie Le’s dedication and care for her patients show in every smile.
Best Doctor/Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Aletheia Shannon Donahue
Runner-up: Dr. Beth Donnelly
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, 1 Hospital Road, Oak Bluffs, 508-684-4500, mvhospital.org
Dr. Aletheia Shannon Donahue helps patients with the same care she would offer her own family, ensuring that everyone feels supported and confident in their treatment. Dr. Beth Donnelly approaches patient care with warmth, guaranteeing patients feel valued.
Best Fitness Center: YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard
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
The Y is more than the sum of its many parts – a gym, a pool, a spin studio, a childcare service. It’s a community center beloved by Vineyarders, offering affordable and comprehensive options for many fitness and lifestyle needs. Mansion House Health Club provides clean, family-owned facilities right in the heart of town.
Best Hair Salon: Maggie’s Salon
31 Beach Road, Suite 104A, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-2875, maggiessalon.com
Runner-up: KG Hair Studio
Woodland Center, 475A State Road, Vineyard Haven, 774-563-5067
Maggie’s Salon owner Maggie Mae leads a talented team that can handle all your layers, adding dimension with vibrant color and expert styling that leaves you with a fresh and flawless cut. Scissors are flying at KG Hair Studio, whose appointments are in high demand for trendy cuts and expert styling.
Best Mani/Pedi: Caleen’s Day Spa
31 Beach Road, Suite 103, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-2898, caleensdayspa.com
Runner-up: Hollywood Nails
40 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-338-2482
Whether you want to treat your feet to a hot stone pedicure or keep it classic with a Dazzle Dry manicure, Caleen’s Day Spa nails it every time. Hollywood Nails is ideal for a quick mani or pedi that doesn’t cut corners: clean, precise, and reliably polished.
Best Massage Therapist: Allyson Cook Metell of Allyson Cook Metell, LMT & Associates
Woodland Center, 455 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-696-1863, allysonlmt.com
Runner-up: Pamela Williams of Unalome Bodywork
20 Surveyor’s Lane, Unit 102, Vineyard Haven, 570-772-6588, unalomebodywork.com
Allyson Cook Metell has a sixth sense for knots you didn’t even know you had. She works out the kinks with quiet precision, sending you back into the world a little looser and a lot more human. Runner-up Pamela Williams has a way of making time slow down the second you hit the massage table.
Best Yoga Studio: Yoga Barn
1 Red Barn Road, West Tisbury, mvyogabarn.com
Runner-up: Hot Yoga MV
497 State Road, West Tisbury, 774-327-1287, hotyogamv.com
Yoga Barn supports yogis of all levels, from the moment your mat touches the ground through savasana. There are even free community classes. Looking to turn up the heat? Sweat it out at Hot Yoga MV with group or private classes.
