Longmont, CO Health and Fitness

Dr. Terry Batliner and his son Payton founded Sage Dental Care with the simple mission of helping others, but not just in the way an observer might think. Not only do they relieve pain and prevent disease in their dental-care practice, but the father-son duo also donates a portion of their proceeds to a different charity each month. Along with Dr. Andrew Holecek, Dr. Batliner welcomes all clients to a free consultation prior to scheduling an appointment, during which patients can express concerns or see if the dentist finds any unwanted vampire fangs.

A wintry chill creeps across skin inside CryoTherapy Boulder's cryosauna, but the result isn't frostbite. Instead, cryotherapy uses its near-freezing temperatures to fight inflammation, boost metabolism, and kick-start collagen production. Praised by health guru Dr. Oz for its physical and cosmetic benefits, the treatment floods pores with cold nitrogen gas, forcing the brain to kick bodily reactions into overdrive after sifting through long-forgotten chemistry notes for the proper response. The nippy chamber encloses bodies but leaves heads poking out during three-minute sessions, which may relieve postworkout muscle pain or unearth supple skin by dismantling toxins lurking below the surface.

The registered nurses at Boulder Shots ward off organic invaders with inoculations and vitamin B12 injections. They haul doses of FluMist and pneumonia vaccines to offices and abodes, introducing the disease-fighting serums directly into bloodstreams. Healers switch up their approach to fighting illness with B12 shots, which replenish a vitamin naturally released during the digestion of food. Bonus helpings of B12 bolster existing stockpiles and can foster better sleep, extra energy, and increased stamina while reducing nervous disorders, anxiety, and depression. World travelers can also receive required vaccines before leaving the country, helping stave off region-specific ailments or the effects of kissing the Blarney Stone.

After receiving his MBA and a doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Chris Tomshack opened his own practice. But one wasn't enough. He needed a real challenge, so he opened two more—all while studying the successes of other industries. With this knowledge and experience stowed safely in his hippocampus's glovebox, he eventually launched his own nationwide franchise: HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab.

Today, his chiropractors work alongside massage therapists and rehab experts as they craft custom action plans to help their patients overcome common ailments—such as neck pain and headaches—as well as severe conditions. Their Progressive Rehab method combines chiropractic techniques with rehabilitation therapies to relieve nerve pressure and pain. When they aren't nudging rebellious vertebrae, staffers stock a gourmet coffee bar with complimentary treats that always know just what to say.

Dr. Carolyn Kupka culls from her more than 30 years of experience in all facets of dentistry to maintain and beautify smiles in both children and adults. Through her work, she has learned that the dental office doesn’t have to be a place that people feel apprehensive about. Once patients walk into her office, she and her team assuage their anxieties with a cornucopia of comforts, such as Starbucks' mocha latte coffee, juices, and Ghirardelli chocolate gift bags. During cleanings, restoration, or cosmetic whitening treatments, clients can relax under steamed towels while resting atop an extra-padded chair. Any residual tension yields to the touch of the onsite massage therapist who sits by to cosset muscles with chair-side massages. DVDs and personal iPods shield ears from ambient office noises and gossip about the Tooth Fairy.