BEST MEDSPA: SKINCARE BY AMY PETERSON
1560 Lenox Ave. Unit 201, 202 & 203, Miami Beach, @skincarebyamyp
Stepping into Skincare by Amy Peterson is like stepping into an arcade as a child—the options for beauty are endless and plenty. From bespoke facial services to cutting-edge body treatments and injectables, Skincare by Amy Peterson continues to be our go-to medspa for aesthetics done at their finest. She’s also recently announced the opening of her second location in North Miami.
BEST INJECTABLES: JECT
1916 Bay Dr., Miami Beach, @ject.us
From wrinkle reducers and dermal filler to their beloved Aqua Gold treatment, NYC-born JECT’s Miami outpost is the perfect destination. Located in Sunset Harbour, the chic setting offers both expertise and competitive pricing with its membership offerings.
BEST HAIR SALON: PETER ALEXANDER SALON
1614 Alton Rd. Ste. 201, Miami Beach, @peteralexander.salon
The serene Miami Beach salon excels in hair treatments, from exquisite coloring to styling, cuts, extensions and treatments. The team is professional, with years of experience under their belts, bringing national expertise to Miami Beach.
BEST COUPLES’ MASSAGE: TIERRA SANTA HEALING HOUSE AT FAENA
3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, @tierrasantafaena
To treat you and your loved one to an ultra-luxe spa experience, look no further than Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena. The Forbes Five-Star spa offers luxurious amenities and a romantic treatment room that makes the experience extra special.
BEST LYMPHATIC FACIAL: FACIAL HEALING BY ADI
6100 Griffin Rd., Davie, @facialhealing
Adi Kaplan merges holistic wellness with lymphatic-based modalities to naturally lift, depuff and rejuvenate the face. Her bespoke sessions use techniques such as gua sha, facial cupping, reflexology and microcurrent-infused treatments to release tension from the skin.
BEST WELLNESS AMENITIES: CARILLON HOTEL
6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, @carillonhotel
Offering a true reset, Carillon Miami Wellness Retreat houses one of the largest spas and wellness centers along the East Coast. Complete with signature thermal experiences, hydrotherapy, touchless therapies and innovative treatments that integrate wellness into every moment of your stay, Carillon Miami is designed for guests to slow down and recalibrate from the inside out.
BEST MEN’S HAIRCUT: DAVIAN WEIBERLEN AT PETER ALEXANDER SALON
1614 Alton Rd. Ste. 201, Miami Beach, @davianweiberlen
When it comes to men’s haircuts, no one perfects it quite like Weiberlen. With expert precision and attention to detail, and the ability to perfect the free-hand cut or fade, Weiberlen’s technique attracts clients from in and out of town.
BEST HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND BEAUTY: HELIA HOUSE
1901 NE 168th St. North Miami, @heliahouse
As the first non-toxic healing center in the country, Helia House merges sustainability with holistic health. Created by Dr. Elizabeth Trattner, Helia House offers various integrative health treatments, acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture—including the trademarked Gemstone Acupuncture Facial—ATP bio-resonance theory, nutrition and women’s health.
BEST HEAD SPA: HEAD SPA MIAMI
1430 Madruga Ave. Ste. #16, #19, Coral Gables, @headspamiami
Head Spas are all the rage, and in South Florida, Head Spa Miami is a pioneer for this service. Sit back, relax and let the experts do the work on your scalp with a nourishing head massage and scalp treatment that leaves you and your tresses refreshed.
BEST IV THERAPY: KEY BASIS
Bringing luxury mobile IV therapy and a personalized approach to wellness to your home or office, Key Basis offers hydration, nutrient infusions, immune support and tailored vitamin IVs, including NAD+. Known for its white-glove service, Key Basis also remains the exclusive wellness provider at locations around the city, reflecting an exceptional standard of discretion, quality and care in Miami.
BEST WELLNESS MEMBERSHIP: THE WELL
1160 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, @thewellbayharborislands
The WELL sets a new standard for wellness in Miami, and the newly opened space offers thoughtfully curated programs for members that blend fitness, recovery, spa, and holistic health under one beautifully designed roof. With world-class amenities, expert-led programming, and an elevated sense of community, well living becomes a way of life.
BEST HAMMAM: THE STANDARD SPA MIAMI BEACH
40 Island Ave., Miami Beach, @thestandardmiami
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach’s Turkish hammam, is an oasis of tranquility for guests who value relaxation and wellness. Whether relieving muscle tension or looking to unwind, you will discover an array of modern spa amenities for optimal wellness and a sanctuary for rejuvenation.
BEST PADEL: ULTRA
6301 NE Fourth Ave., Miami, @ultraclubofficial
Offering an unparalleled Padel experience, ULTRA Club features 150,000 square feet of space, complete with eight indoor and 15 outdoor courts. Whether participating in adult clinics or honing your skills, ULTRA Club delivers a sanctuary for padel enthusiasts, complete with an on-site gym, spa and wellness center.
BEST ATHLETIC COUNTRY CLUB: LIFE TIME
237 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, 8778 SW 136th St, Miami, @lifetime.life
Offering a revolutionary approach to healthy living, Life Time encourages you to incorporate fitness and wellness throughout your entire life. Whether opting for the warm and soulful yoga studio or utilizing Life Time’s revolutionized approach to personal training, members can experience a customized approach to their health and fitness journey while enjoying other wellness amenities like a cold plunge, sauna and steam room.
BEST GYM AMENITIES: ANATOMY MIAMI BEACH
The Abbey at Aventura, 19505 Biscayne Blvd. Ste. 3150, Aventura, @anatomy
Anatomy has always been synonymous with the most cutting-edge fitness and wellness facilities in Miami, but its latest Aventura location takes things to the next level. The 26,000-square-foot facility offers members the chance to sweat, enhance, and recover with a holistic experience.
BEST BEAUTY RETAIL: GEE BEAUTY
1845 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, @geebeauty
Created by a mother-daughter team in 2005 in Toronto and in Miami since 2011, Gee Beauty offers an extensive lineup of beauty favorites, from makeup, world-renowned skincare and beauty tools, to incredibly result-driven brow, lash, makeup and skin treatments. Browse the shelves and discover the Gee women’s personal favorite brands, tools, products and services tried and tested to deliver their customers maximized results.
BEST HIDDEN GEM: BAMBOO SPA MIAMI
1717 N Bayshore Dr. Ste. 112, Miami, @bamboospamiami
Bamboo Spa is Miami’s ultimate hidden gem, delivering maximum results in minimal time. Book the ASMR head spa treatment and receive foot reflexology simultaneously, then finish with a lush blowout—all in under two hours. It’s efficient, indulgent and genuinely restorative. You leave relaxed, reset and perfectly styled.
BEST ACNE FACIALS: MARISSA DALLA RIZZA OF MDR SKIN STUDIO
108 SW 9th St. Ste. 15 & 17, Miami, @mdrskinstudio
With her namesake studio in Brickell, Marissa Dalla Rizza has developed a cult following for her customized facials, particularly beloved for conquering problem skin with her healing acne facials. Upon departure, your skin will feel glowy, tight and rejuvenated.
BEST K-BEAUTY RETAIL: SUKOSHI
19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, @sukoshimart
North America’s leading destination for Asian beauty, SUKOSHI, brings beauty into everyday experiences. Prioritizing quality and authenticity, SUKOSHI offers curated beauty products from South Korea and Japan, with a focus on skincare and makeup that emphasize efficacy and the latest skincare innovations.
BEST HOT YOGA: MIMI YOGA & Pilates
278 NW 27th St., Miami, @mimiyogastudio
Mimi Yoga sets the standard for hot yoga in Miami. Founder Mimi Ghandour, a true practitioner and teacher at heart, has spent years refining her craft—and this serene studio is her vision brought to life. With a highly trained staff, grounding playlists and diverse class offerings, it’s a restorative yet challenging space that keeps Miami coming back.
BEST REFORMER PILATES WITH CHAIR: 727 PILATES
307 NE 61st St, Miami, @727.pilatesstudio
If you’re looking for classic reformer Pilates with the addition of the Wunda Chair, 727 Pilates Studio delivers. Classes are challenging but intentional, with instructors who bring serious training and prioritize form over speed. You’ll feel the burn and leave stronger, steadier and surprisingly calm. As a bonus, members can finish with the sauna or cold plunge for a proper recovery reset.
BEST BARRE: THE ONLY STUDIO
1015 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, @the.only.studio
Fitness is a lifestyle at the boutique-minded barre studio. Whether you’re looking for the traditional barre experience or a barre burn class designed to push your body to the next level, The Only Studio offers purposeful movement in a modern, inviting space, leaving you stronger and calmer than before.
BEST CUSTOM FACIAL: GALINA KERR SKINCARE
1920 E Hallandale Beach Blvd. Ste. #903, Hallandale Beach, @galinakerrskincare
Galina Kerr has become a trusted source for custom facials in Miami, known for her meticulous, results-driven approach inside her intimate boutique spa. Utilizing premier brands like Biologique Recherche and Valmont, she tailors every treatment to the individual. With precision and advanced techniques, she exfoliates, hydrates, brightens and restores skin for a visibly refined, healthy glow.
BEST BUCCAL MASSAGE: SASHA WHITE
31 SE Fifth St., Miami, @IGodFace
While often associated with traditional buccal massage, Sasha White’s work represents an entirely new approach to facial aesthetics. Her signature, noninvasive facial sculpting ritual focuses on facial and jaw tension patterns shaped by stress, emotional holding and modern lifestyle habits—going far beyond conventional techniques. Combining advanced manual facial sculpting with a unique 432 Hz sound experience and Reiki-based energy work, Sasha’s immersive ritual promotes relaxation, circulation and refined facial contouring, leaving clients feeling renewed from the inside out.
BEST NICHE PHARMACY: SOPHIA’S PHARMACY
18155 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, @sophiaspharmacy
Far from the conventional pharmacy, Sophia’s Pharmacy brings a European-inspired boutique pharmacy to Miami. Blending licensed pharmacist consulting, 24-hour delivery with a luxury skincare bar and comprehensive wellness therapies, Sophia’s brings the European apothecary experience to the city.
BEST AERIAL WORKOUT: LIBRE AF
129 NW 26th St., STE 5, Miami, @libre_af
Miami’s first-of-its-kind aerial fitness studio, Libre, offers a unique blend of traditional aerial fitness and cirque artistry. Inviting class-goers to spread their wings and reach new heights (literally), the studio offers special beauty collaborations, and each aerial class is designed to merge well-being with community.
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY: ASR SPORTS MEDICINE MIAMI BEACH
1825 West Ave. #7, Miami Beach, @asrsportsmedicine
ASR Sports Medicine sets the standard for physical therapy in Miami. Founder Eric Alexander pairs deep clinical expertise with a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach, taking time to understand each patient fully. From injury to full return to sport, his evidence-based care is both precise and personal. At ASR, recovery is uniquely tailored, supportive, and built to last.
