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Best Chiropractor
Darling Chiropractic
221 E. Walnut Street
www.darlingchiropractic.wordpress.com
Dr . Harrison Darling, the chiropractor behind Darling Chiropractic, has a very personal story for getting into her field. When she was training for a marathon, she hurt her back. When pain medications didn’t work, she sought out the help of a chiropractor. Her experience inspired her to want to help others in the same way. She has been practicing in Pasadena since 2011 and has had her own clinic since 2015.
Reader Recommended
Family Chiropractic Center of South Pasadena , 1017 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena
De La Cruz Chiropractic , 131 N. El Molino Avenue
Best Cosmetic Surgery
Dr . Gordon H. Sasaki
Sasaki Advanced Aesthetic Medical Center
800 S. Fairmount Avenue
Dr . Gordon H. Sasaki is a triple board-certified plastic surgeon who is also on the faculty of Loma Linda University. He’s dedicated to personalized patient care and is a recognized expert nationally and internationally. Need a mommy makeover to bring you back to your pre-baby bod? Need a little nip and tuck to boost your self-confidence? Sasaki can suggest age-appropriate aesthetic needs.
Reader Recommended
Dr . Michael Schwartz , 425 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
www.pasadenaplasticsurgery.com
Dr . Warren C. Stout Pasadena Towers , 800 E. Colorado Boulevard
Best Dance Studio
Pasadena Civic Ballet
253 N. Vinedo Method
Ballet has been known to build social skills, instill confidence, and increase both mental focus and physical coordination. The mission of the Pasadena Civic Ballet is to provide instruction in the art and technique of dance within a nurturing, supportive and creative environment while creating opportunities for performance and self-growth. Home of the Pasadena Civic Ballet Company, the pre-professional dance school offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and musical theater for students as young as 3 years old.
Reader Recommended
Elements Dance Space , 1222 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Dance Conservatory of Pasadena , 66 Waverly Drive
Best Day Care
Kids Klub Pasadena
380 S. Raymond Avenue
Michael plus Bambi Wojciechowski opened their first Kids Klub in Pasadena in 1995 after looking into day care options for their own children. From the start, they were committed to providing a safe, nurturing in addition to clean space for kids, where they could learn through the process of discovery. Kids Klub is dedicated to working around parents’ busy schedules and making day care a simple process. It offers flexible child care schedules, ranging from two half days to five full days each week. It also has nighttime and weekend hours.
Readers Recommended
Altadena Children’s Center , 791 E. Calaveras Street, Altadena
Goodman Family Daycare , 1090 El Campo Drive
Best Day Spa
Burke Williams
39 Mills Place
In the wake of the pandemic and its mental, physical and emotional strains, paying attention to personal well-being remains as pertinent as ever. Located in the heart of Old Pasadena, Burke Williams Day Spa offers guests a variety of services, from massages to facials to skin and nail care. The day spa has also introduced a new “tranquility massage, ” the sensory-driven treatment that blends handcrafted Nepalese singing bowl sounds with light-touch craniosacral therapy to provide a fully immersive experience.
Reader Recommended
Massage Envy , Multiple locations
Happy Feet , 257 E. Colorado Boulevard
Best Med Spa
OU Beauty Medical Spa
130 N. Brand Chaussee
Since 2008, SYSTEMS Beauty Medical Spa has provided the latest medical outpatient cosmetic services, including Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Dysport, CoolSculpting, laser treatments and high-grade skin care services. It offers affordable pricing and even great specials along with name-brand medical-grade products and a team of highly skilled aestheticians together with nurses in a friendly and additionally relaxing environment.
Reader Suggested
Skin Deep Laser Medspa , 425 S. Good Oaks Avenue
Sasaki Advanced Aesthetic Medical Center , 800 S. Fairmount Avenue
Best Dentist
Dr . Michael S. Yung
696 E. Colorado Boulevard
Dr . Michael S. Yung keeps his neighbors of all ages smiling, whether with Invisalign straightening, crowns and bridges, dentures or emergency services. If your smile needs to be whiter not to mention brighter, he can also make you dazzle with whitening or veneers.
Reader Recommended
Mak & Kleiger , 959 E. Walnut Street
Dr . Natalie Derboghossians at Altadental , 2340 Lake Avenue, Altadena
Best Dermatologist
Dr . Janice DaVolio
Huntington Dermatology Group
800 Fairmount Opportunity South
www.huntingtondermatologygroup.com
In sunny Pasadena, the sun can be your skin’s worst enemy, but Doctor Janice DaVolio is there to help you keep that skin clear and beautiful. She’s not only a top doctor in the San Gabriel Valley, but also a new clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Southern California.
Reader Recommended
Dr . Sara Gaspard
Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena , 625 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Dr . Heather Butler
Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena , 625 S. Rational Oaks Avenue
Greatest Eye Care/EyeWear
Linden Optometry
477 E. Colorado Boulevard
Linden Optometry is a Pasadena institution. You can’t help but notice the beautiful green art deco tile on its storefront. But you’ll want to make sure your own eyes are able to admire this architectural treasure whether you want glasses or contacts. Its spacious office is for patients of all ages with a dizzying collection of 10, 000 sun and also eyeglasses to choose from.
Reader Advised
Pasadena Optometry , 960 E. Green Street
www.pasadenaoptometrycenter.com
Pasadena Eye Medical Group Huntington Hospital , 10 Congress Street
Best Eyebrows/Eyelashes
Tussanee’s Integrity Lash
202 S. Lake Avenue
Getting 30 lashes is no longer punishment; it’s a luxury to help your eyes pop. Tussanee’s Integrity Eyelash specializes in providing a flirtatiously natural look. Tussanee as elevated eyelashes to an art and has high sanitation standards.
Viewer Recommended
Lashitude , 1214 E. Green Street
Rachel Wright Beauty , 455 S. Lake Avenue
Best Hair Salon/BarberShop
Tangles
145 W. Green Street
In the heart of Old Pasadena, Troubles Salon can help prevent bad hair days. Specializing in curly hair, the salon offers DevaCurl Transformation if you want to keep your curls or you can bet a Brazilian Blowout or a Japanese Yuko styling. If you need color, Tangles has masters of balayage as well as ombre.
Reader Recommended
Salon Aguayo , 408 S. Pasadena Avenue
Union Salon , 174 S. De Lacey Avenue
Finest Hospital
Huntington Memorial
100 W California Blvd
Since its founding in 1892, Huntington Memorial’s mission has been to enhance the health and well-being of communities across the San Gabriel Valley plus beyond. During the pandemic, the particular hospital’s physicians, nurses and other caregivers were on the front lines providing specialized aid to those in need. Today, Huntington Memorial is expanding the surgical services at its acute care campus, using robotic technology to allow for faster and less traumatic invasive surgery.
Audience Recommended
City of Hope , 630 S. Raymond Path
Kaiser Permanente , 3280 E. Foothills Boulevard
Best Laundry/Dry Cleaner
Magic Cleaners and Laundry
111 N. Lake Ave
There’s no real trick to making laundry in addition to dry cleaning go away, but allow Magic Cleaners and even Laundry to help keep your best duds in pristine shape. Miracle Cleaners does much more than fluff and fold; it also does alterations and tailoring, luggage and handbag together with shoe repair. For newlyweds, they are experts at preserving wedding dresses for future generations, packaging your gown carefully to prevent yellowing.
Reader Encouraged
Bryan’s Cleaners , 544 S. Arroyo Parkway
French Hand Laundry , 606 S. Lake Avenue
Best Massage
Burke Williams
39 Mills Place
Burke Williams created the original urban day spa inside 1984 and draws its inspiration from world-class European day spas. A sanctuary associated with wellness and beauty, it combines the finest traditions with nourishing innovations and dedicated professional therapists to help visitors feel relaxed and renewed. Nestled in the heart regarding Old Town, its Pasadena location offers a tranquil location with luxurious amenities including whirlpools, a sauna, cool mist room, cold deluge for men, 16 massage rooms, six facial rooms and four nail care chairs.
Reader Recommended
Massage Envy , 345 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 205
Sierra Madre Massage Company , 140 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard
Best Nail Salon
Harmony Nail & Threading Salon
54 H. Pasadena Avenue
Those who love their talons can head over to Harmony for their mani-pedi needs. The place is clean, the staff warm, and their work will make your current fingers stylish enough to be their own show or part of your next spectacular ensemble.
Visitor Recommended
Nail Lounge , 2335 E. Colorado Boulevard
De Lacey Nail Salon , 42 S. Fair Oak trees Avenue
Best Physical Therapy
Pasadena Physical Therapy
95 Watts. California Boulevard
Competitive athletes, weekend warriors or even those recovering from surgery may check out Pasadena Physical Therapy. The staff can help you recover to get into optimal condition for your next adventure found in living life in sunny Pasadena.
Target audience Recommended
Catz Pasadena Physical Therapy , 801 S. Raymond Avenue
Evergreen Physical Therapy , 111 S. Hudson Road
Best Pilates
Hot Yoga Pasadena
2089 E. Colorado Boulevard
At Hot Yoga Pasadena, students can do hot yoga; Pilates; Yin Yoga class focused on ligament and joint health; or Hotstanga, which blends Hot and Ashtanga yoga practices. The studio strives to offer a personal experience where the teachers know the students by name. The studio room offers drop-in rates, five-class cards and memberships.
Subscriber Recommended
Pilates involving Pasadena , 990 S. Arroyo Parkway
Be Pilates , 1393 E. Washington Chaussee
Best Waxing
Western Wax Center
569 S. Lake Avenue
Even a close shave won’t be as smooth as a waxing. Clients can get it all done here, from a section of their face (eyebrows, ears, sideburns and full face) to a Brazilian wax. And waxing isn’t just for women. Full male waxing services are available here.
Readership Recommended
Wax Candy , 271 Shoppers Lane
GlowBeautyCo , 453 E. Co Boulevard
BEST YOGA
Hot Yoga Pasadena
2089 E. Colorado Blvd
Hot Yoga Pasadena is dedicated to helping people build their physical, mental and emotional health. It is a Bikram-style hot yoga and additionally hot Pilates studio that offers daily classes. Its core values are community, equity, genuine support, effective communication and humility.
READER RECOMMENDED
Yoga House , 11 T. State Street
Archetype Yoga , 638 E. The state of colorado Boulevard
Best Place to Workout
Hot Yoga Pasadena
2089 E. Carmín Boulevard
Sometimes to become hot, you have to get hot. Hot Yoga is the best place to tune into your own body rhythms and put the balance back into your life.
Reader Recommended
Equinox , 300 E. Colorado Boulevard
Orangetheory , 2091 Electronic. Colorado Boulevard
Ideal Martial Arts
Two Dragons Martial Arts
2490 Lake An additional, Altadena
For more than 25 years, Altadena’s Two Dragons Fighting techinques studio has sought to bring a rich tapestry connected with martial arts traditions to the community. Led by head instructor and Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee Sipoo Hearring, Two Dragons teaches Chinese Kenpo, Northern Silum, Classical Asian Weapons Training, and Tai-Chi Chuan in its Blackbelt Program. By encouraging personal character development alongside technique, 2 Dragons focuses on bringing both the physical and mental health benefits of martial arts to its students. Enrollment is available online.
Reader Recommended
Fight Academy , 36 N. Colorado Boulevard
SoCal Kenpo Karate , 47 W. Sierra Prima Boulevard, Sierra Madre
Best Accountant
Steve Ostiller (Ostiller & Hung Accountancy Corp. )
595 E. Colorado Chaussee
Not everyone loves numbers. But before death there are taxes, retirement and estate planning. Count on Steve Ostiller to maximize your money.
Reader Recommended
Amy Sulahian , 810 At the. Walnut Street
Mark Harris , www.accountingman.com
Best Acupuncture
Dr . Yawen Cheng Acupuncture & Chiropractic
51 Fifth Accès, Suite 305, Arcadia
Dr . Yawen Cheng needles patients into a better mood through acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments or traditional Chinese medicine. Cheng’s services include advice on nutrition and rehabilitation from illness or injury. Rebalance your life force and reconnect with a more comfortable life.
Reader Recommended
Premier Wellness Chiropractic , 2355 E. Washington Boulevard
Lotus Center for Integrative Medicine , 5910 Monterey Road, Los Angeles
BEST ARCHITECT
Tyler + Kelly Architecture
80 S. River Avenue
www.tylerkellyarchitecture.com
Tyler + Kelly specializes in urban infill, mixed-use and industrial projects. They are known for creating contextual architecture that balances urban settings with aesthetic preferences. They aim to create long-lasting, aesthetic and practical architecture that engages with an city setting.
READER RECOMMENDED
Nott & Associates , 1508 Mission Street, South Pasadena
Hartman Baldwin , 300 T. Raymond Avenue
Perfect Attorney/Law Firm
Law Offices of Timothy Bowles
1 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Timothy Bowles can help with employment law, litigation defense, discrimination actions, sexual harassment charges and unpaid wage claims. Need someone to explain the legalese and your best strategies through the legal tangle? Consult with Bowles.
Site reader Recommended
Hahn & Hahn , 301 E. Rojo Boulevard
Ellen Driscoll , 65 N. Raymond Avenue
Best Auto Repair/Body Shop
Crown City Tire
80 W. Bellevue Drive
Remember! The name is Crown City Wheel and Auto Repair. Whenever cars need TLC, bring it to Crown City and this family-owned, community-based shop will diagnose mechanical steeds and get them back into the California car culture, zooming off to the next social event.
Reader Suggested
Hrant Auto Service , 1477 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena Automotive Repair , 2364 E. Foothill Boulevard
Best Bank
Chase Bank
Multiple locations
Those who want to place their money in a secure place should cut to the Chase. There are three convenient locations in Pasadena exactly where customers can save money, secure their valuables or get a mortgage.
Reader Recommended
Bank of America , Multiple areas
Wells Fargo , Multiple locations
Best Car Wash
Pasadena Auto Wash
164 W. Del Mar Boulevard
Pasadena Auto Wash not only washes cars but performs oil and lube changes not to mention details. Customers can chill in their waiting room and also munch on cookies or perhaps listen to tunes.
Reader Advised
Fast5Xpress , 2400 Elizabeth. Colorado Boulevard
Arroyo Car Wash , 605 S i9000. Arroyo Parkway
Best Credit Union
Wescom Credit Union
123 Ersus. Marengo Avenue
Want to help others and help yourself? Join Wescom Credit Union. Founded in 1934 by 13 Pacific Telephone employees, Wescom helps Southern Californians build better lives through checking, savings, credit cards, as well as auto and personal loans. Anyone who lives, works, worships or maybe attends a school in one of the eight counties in Southern California is eligible (as well as UCLA alumni who live anywhere).
Reader Recommended
Pasadena Federal Credit Union , 1285 N. Lake Avenue
Schools First Credit Union , The Shops on Pond Avenue, 555 Nasiums. Lake Avenue
Best Home Remodeling
Cynthia Bennett & Associates
501 Fair Oak trees Avenue, South Pasadena
When castles need a new moat or just a little tweaking, Cynthia Bennett can help from plans to permits and take the project from concept to construction through interior design. They’ve been helping families in the San Gabriel Valley since 1981.
Reader Encouraged
Samantha Williams Interior Design , 1142 Allen Avenue
www.williamsinteriordesign.com
Lightfoot Studios , 30 N. Raymond Avenue
Ideal House Cleaning Service
True Blue Maids
2104 Age. Walnut Street
When you’re inviting someone in your house, you want them to be true blue trustworthy. Call on True Blue Maids to get your house in order and do all your dirty work. They are licensed plus bonded insured and available for routine regular cleanings to seasonal services.
Reader Recommended
Maid Brigade , maidbrigade. com
Maid Pro , 2982 E. Colorado state Boulevard
BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER
Ruben Marquez
281 E. Carmesí Boulevard
Marquez specializes in new construction projects in addition to residential redesigns. He graduated summa cum laude from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. His designs are customized to each client, considering their lifestyle, goals and aspirations.
READER RECOMMENDED
Samantha Williams Interior Design , 1124 N. Allen Avenue
www.williamsinteriordesign.com
Amy Peltier Interior Design , 2285 Huntington Drive, San Marino
Top Local Pharmacy
Webster’s Community Pharmacy
2450 Water Avenue, Altadena
Webster’s in Altadena is more than just a pharmacy. It’s part of the neighborhood. Customers can get their own prescriptions filled as well as their particular heart with personal service and attention. Need a last-minute gift? Need a card for any occasion? Need a good as well as toy or even socks? Check out the selection at Webster’s.
Human being Recommended
Fair Oaks Pharmacy , 1526 Mission Road, South Pasadena
Cal Oaks Pharmacy , East Ca Medical Building, 55 E. California Boulevard
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Best Mortgage Broker
Sierra Capital Mortgage
1055 E. Colorado Boulevard
Ready to buy a house or investment property, but confused about mortgage loans? Turn to Sierra Capital Mortgage. Since 1996, it has been helping clients throughout California find the best way to finance their dreams, offering a full portfolio of mortgage products that include conventional, jumbo and FHA/VA loans. Get ready for your dreams to become a reality.
Reader Recommended
Home Bridge , 251 S. Body of water Avenue
Delaware Pacific , 1123 Allen Avenue
Best Pet Service
My Pet Garden
Roosevelt Place
2245 E. Colorado Boulevard
Who loves you even when you’re having a bad hair day? Your dog! Doesn’t your doggy deserve the best. Go to The Pet Garden for all-natural pet food, boarding, grooming and even doggy day care.
Person who reads Recommended
I Dig My Dog , 2160 Y. Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena Pet , 815 N. Great Oaks Avenue
Very best Real Estate Office
Keller Williams Realty
251 Ings. Lake Avenue
Looking for a new home or a commercial property? Keller Williams Realty can help. It has been helping people for 29 years.
Representative Recommended
Compass , 680 E. Colorado Boulevard
Coldwell Banker , 388 Beds. Lake Avenue
Best Realtor
The Berns Team
251 S. Lake Avenue
The Berns Team will help buy or sell homes. It has helped over 900 families with their real estate requirements and even has a game plan for COVID-19, called the Six-Day Blitz. It has been helping homeowners to increase the price of their homes. The team goes beyond the boundaries of the valley.
Reader Suggested
Brian Parsons , 445 S. Fair Oaks Method
www.theparsonsrealestateteam.com
Carly Hernandez , 251 S. Lake Avenue
Best Senior Living Local community
Villa Gardens
842 E. Villa Street
The premier senior living facility, Villa Gardens offers independent living and assisted living services as well as memory care. Residents are safe and have enriching cultural experiences to share with their families and new friends.
Reader Recommended
MonteCedro , 2212 El Molino Opportunity, Altadena
www.ecsforseniors.org/montecedro
Pasadena Highlands , 1575 E. Washington Boulevard
Best Speech Therapist
Justine Sherman & Affiliates
147 E. Olive Avenue, Monrovia
Justine Sherman & Associates focuses on collaborative, holistically delivered, family-centered treatment that empowers people to effectively communicate. Justine Sherman & Associates fully recognize that family and individuals beliefs and even values vary and that should be considered as their speech pathologists work toward a solution.
Reader Advised
Jabberdogs , 415 Huntington Drive, San Marino
Pasadena Child Development Association , 620 N. Lake Path
Best Travel Agency
AAA
801 Union Streets
Since the start of the pandemic, the tourism industry has shifted with travelers reportedly relying more on the advice of professional travel advisors than before. Supported by a team of travel inspectors together with editors, AAA offers each domestic and international travelers with advice and insights on transportation, accommodation and additionally experiences. For quick not to mention professional travel guidance, visit AAA’s website.
Reader Recommended
Montrose Travel , 2342 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose
www.montrosecorporatetravel.com
Travelstore , 140 S. Lake Ave
Best Auto Dealer
Rusnak
325 M. Colorado Boulevard
Do you have a passion for Porsche? Rusnak is where residents turn to make their Porsche dreams come true. Those who can’t afford a new one can check out the preowned vehicles. Rusnak also provides support and parts.
Reader Encouraged
Toyota of Pasadena , 3600 E. Foothill Chaussee
Honda Of Pasadena , 1965 E. Foothill Blvd
Best Music School
Pasadena Music Academy
2982 E. Colorado Boulevard
Nurturing a modern-day Mozart? Hoping to explore the musical side as an adult? Pasadena Music Academy offers students and their families a fun, safe place to explore their very own musical talents and inclinations through private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass, music production, saxophone, trumpets and more. It also gives free trial lessons.
Reader Recommended
K Music Academy , 920 E. Washington Chaussee
Pasadena Conservatory with Music , 100 N. Hill Avenue