My massage therapist knows more about me than my sister does. That’s not unusual in Marin.
People here get a bit obsessed with feeling and looking well. I’ve watched friends commit to the outdoor lifestyle like it’s a religion, hiking the Marin Headlands or hitting the tennis courts, even in the rain. Someone is always training for that next Dipsea Race.
When our go-go-go finally catches up with us, Marin knows exactly how to unwind. A morning yoga class brings clarity and focus to the entire day, and an afternoon at the spa shifts the frazzled week into a Zen weekend.
We rely on the pros who keep us grounded and those who help us look fabulous. Don’t all of us have moments when another person sees things more clearly than we do?
I remember the time I brought my hairstylist a photo and stubbornly demanded feathery bangs. She talked me down like a skilled hostage negotiator.
That trust extends beyond the salon. The personal trainer who turns a New Year’s resolution into a habit deserves loyalty too.
Good health backs up all our pursuits, and Marin has specialists devoted to the cause. Answering a call at 2am, an OB-GYN reassures a first-time mother long before the baby arrives. A dentist calming a nervous child before they even sit in the chair earns a parent’s confidence one visit at a time. When a diagnosis feels overwhelming, a cardiologist steps in with plain language and a plan.
Marin’s providers deliver pampering, polish and peace of mind, appointment by appointment. But finding the very best takes some searching. Thankfully, Pacific Sun readers made that job easier, marking their ballots and compiling the definitive list of Marin’s Best of Health & Beauty experts.
Congratulations to this year’s winners. In a county dedicated to feeling and looking well, that’s not a small feat.
