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From classes to spas, our Best of Hudson Valley winners have the best of everything health, beauty, and fitness in the region.
AT-HOME COSMETIC SERVICES
Hedera Spa
Anti-aging treatments in the comfort of your own home? Yes please. Options such as laser skin rejuvenation and a Furrow Furlough (to erase forehead lines) are administered by a board-certified physician licensed in medical aesthetics.
HAIR EXTENSIONS
Shear Perfection Salon
Yelp is like a megaphone turned up to 11 for disgruntled customers. So how did this salon earn five stars on the notoriously brutal site? Primarily by being the spot for hair extensions. Chic cuts and blowouts are available too, plus, most recently, nail services.
Middletown; find them on Facebook
NEW GYM
The Gymnasium at The Maker
Just doors down from the elegant The Maker hotel, you’ll find a super cool 1920s-style fitness center. We’re talking Golden Age classics like reclaimed pummel horses, antique rings, and speed bags. Of course, new-age technology is also available for members or day pass holders. After your workout — which can include personal training or group classes — head over to The Gymnasium’s connected Juice Bar for herb-packed drinks and protein shakes.
Hudson; themakergymnasium.com
RESOURCE WHEN A LOVED ONE NEEDS COMFORT OR CARE
Hudson Valley Hospice
You’d do anything for a loved one facing their last days. Yet the kindest course of action is often to do a little less, at least on your own. Instead, contact this not-for-profit agency, serving Dutchess and Ulster counties. Beyond medical support, their healthcare workers use aromatherapy, music, Reiki, and other soothing techniques to ensure their patients’ are calm and comfortable.
Poughkeepsie and Kingston; hvhospice.org
READERS’ PICKS
Barber Shop
In the Cut Barbershop
Fishkill
trendsinnthecut.com
Beauty Salon
Revive Your Hair Spa & Juice
New Windsor
reviveyourhairspa.com
Boxing Classes
FitSocial
Poughkeepsie
fitsocialstudio.com
Colorist
Jessica Gaffney Revive Your Hair Spa & Juice
New Windsor
reviveyourhairspa.com
Day Spa (non-resort)
The Little Owl Spa
Poughkeepsie
thelittleowlspa.com
Day Spa (resort)
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa
Milton
buttermilkfallsinn.com
Eyebrow Shaping
Erica Pagentine Society of Lash
Newburgh
societyoflash.com
Facial
Skin by Eve
Wappingers Falls
skincarebyeve.com
Hairstylist
Thairapy 101
Goshen
Find them on Facebook
Health Food Store
Nature’s Pantry
Fishkill
naturespantryhv.com
Health/Fitness Club
FitSocial
Poughkeepsie
fitsocialstudio.com
Laser Hair Removal
Skin by Eve
Wappingers Falls
skincarebyeve.com
Lash Studio
Society of Lash
Newburgh
societyoflash.com
Makeup Artist
Gina Longo Taylor
Newburgh
The Face Place LLC
Manicure & Pedicure
Sage Nail & Spa
Poughkeepsie
sagenailspa.com
Massage
Amore’ Day Spa
Newburgh
amoredayspanewburgh.com
Medispa
Hebe Medical Spa
Fishkill
thehebespa.com
Mind and Body Programs
Barre Body & Soul
New Windsor
barrebodysoul.com
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Classes
Precision Boxing & MMA
Poughkeepsie
precisionmixedmartialarts.com
Personal Trainer
Krista Ferrara
FitBody by Krista Brewster
fitbodybykrista.com
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Pilates Studio
Barre Body & Soul
New Windsor
barrebodysoul.com
Place for Yoga
Mindful Yoga with Liz
Poughkeepsie
mindfulyogawithliz.com
Salon for Black Hair
Get Flawless by IJala Hair and Beauty Salon
Middletown
getflawlessbyijala.com
Spin Studio
The Wheel House
Poughkeepsie
wheelhouseny.com
Spray Tan
Christine Zaluski
Newburgh
societyoflash.com
Teacher
Shihan Sean Schenker, Fighting Spirit Martial Arts & Fitness
Gardiner
fskmartialartsandfitness.com
Virtual Fitness Class
The Wheel House
Poughkeepsie
wheelhouseny.com
Waxing
The Blushery
Beacon
theblushery.com