1st Place: Lotus Spa
2nd Place: Sans Souci Massage
3rd Place: Gaia Massage and Yoga

Feel like you’re living in the lap of luxury and let reality melt away for 60 minutes. A great massage could be all you need to de-stress, but finding the perfect touch takes some narrowing. Retreat from the real world at the Lotus Spa (4956 Bullis Farm Rd.), a refuge for those seeking muscle relief or simply pampering. From Hot Stone massage to Deep Tissue, this spa has something for everyone. Sans Souci Massage (927 Loring St., Altoona) strives to relieve everyday aggravations. Offering a range of health-promoting massages, like Swedish massage and Ashiatsu, Sans Souci focuses on natural well being, without worries. Also centered on general well being is Gaia Massage and Yoga, (412 ½ Water St.). Stress reduction, flexibility, and improved Zs are just some of the benefits of a massage or yoga class at Gaia. – Carrie A. Weiss

Really?: One clever voter suggests,  “My back.”