Who among us couldn’t use a little pampering? How about an entire day of
it? Spa Sydell offers customized facial treatments body treatments, nail services,
make-up application and consultation as well as hair removal. Along with these
services and products, it has Spa Packages at affordable prices: a half-a-day
of pampering goes for $140 and includes a facial, body massage and/or manicure/pedicure
with spa hand treatment. A Deluxe Spa Day includes a body scrub plus one additional
selected service for $300. Second place went to Natural Body. Third place was
a three-way tie between Cobalt, Cortex and Julio Ceasars.
Chiropractic is a venerable ‘alternative’ form of medicine. By
keeping the spinal column in alignment, the rest of the body maintains its
optimal function. Most chiropractors take a holistic approach to administering
to their patients, keeping them well and happy without medications — simply
using what the body already has naturally. Rudy Watkins was voted best chiropractor
in Atlanta, with Scott Belue in second and Patrick Greco in third.
Everyone loves to have their back kneaded, their neck loosened and their entire
body stroked, and there’s no shortage of great massage options in Atlanta.
At least our readers think so, as 11 body-rubbers tied for third place on this
list. But above them all were champion masseuse Cristi Adams and second-place
finisher Gustavo Morales.
A location in the heart of Midtown is just one of the reasons Southern Voice
readers love Helmet Hairworx. Customers can rest assured that a team of professionals
will take the time for cuts and styles as unique as the patrons themselves.
If they’re booked, the runner-up salon is Cortex. Salon 2000 and Steve
Hightower tie for third place.
In just one year, LA Fitness at Ansley Mall became the most popular place to
work out in town. Its membership is a steal — about $35 a month covers
everything — and the club features what it touts as the largest workout
floor around. Members are a decidedly mixed crowd as well: Patrons range from
77-year-olds with physical trainers to pro athletes to, of course, gay male
workout gods. In second place was Urban Body Fitness, followed by Fitness Factory.
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| When it comes to pets, gay owners
chose Piedmont Bark as gay Atlanta’s
best doggie daycare. (Photo courtesy www.piedmontbark.com) |
Going out of town and need your beloved canine companion cared for? Or maybe
you just don’t want Fido to be bored while you’re at work. According
to our readers, the best place in town is Piedmont Bark. One look at the facility’s
Web site is enough to tell you why. A personal message from Sebastian Campbell,
C.O.D. (Chief Operating Dog) extols Piedmont Bark’s virtues: simulated
indoor park-like settings complete with trees and park benches, designated
run areas, clean kennels for sleeping and eating and an experienced staff.
Barking Hound came in a close second, with a three-way tie for third place
between Critter Sitters, Play All Day and Pets Are People Too.
No matter what you want, chances are the Piercing Experience has it and can
stick it just where you want it. The Piercing Experience leaves no stone unturned
when it comes to taking precautions. Using sterile techniques and autoclave
sterilizing every item before the piercing procedure, gentle tissue massage
and alignment techniques as opposed to clamps, and disposing of all
materials used, the Piercing Experience reduces the risk of infection and enhances
your piercing pleasure. Second place went to Sacred Heart, and third was a
tie between Timeless Tattoo and Urban Tattoo.
With multiple artists and varying styles to choose from, it’s no wonder
that Sacred Heart Tattoo’s two locations — Little Five Points and
Norcross — stole readers’ hearts. Choices for tattoos range from
spiritual and gothic to utterly outlandish. But all are colorful, vibrant works
of art created by the artist of your choice. Psycho took second place, and
Timeless Tattoo took third.
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Nothing quite says gay like a fake tan to go with a killer body. That’s
why Southern Voice readers had no difficulties narrowing down the field to
name Simply Sun the best place in the city to meet their bronzing needs from
head to toe. The race was close, with Ansley Beach finishing second and Malibu
Beach & Tanning Salon taking third.
