Best of the Holy City 2025 Health
02 Jul 2025
Best healthcare and wellness providers in Charleston SC in Charleston SC
July-Aug 2025
Best of the Holy City 2025 Health
Best Allergist
Charleston ENT & Allergy
charlestonent.com
South Carolina’s largest private ENT and audiology practice, Charleston ENT and Allergy ensures the best treatment for ear, nose, throat, head and neck ailments. Their board-certified specialists help you breathe better, hear better and live better.
Best Assisted Living Community
Bishop Gadsden
bishopgadsden.org
A stone’s throw from downtown Charleston and surrounded by picturesque live oaks, Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is a life plan community on a stunning 100-acre campus. Nationally recognized, Bishop Gadsden offers residents the freedom to live beautiful lives.
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Zack Edmonds
drzackedmonds.com
Dr. Zack Edmonds offers customized, comprehensive chiropractic care to families in Mount Pleasant. Certified in all the latest, cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Zack specializes in reducing patient time spent in acute pain, improving their overall function.
Best Day Spa
Woodhouse Spa
woodhousespas.com
With locations Downtown and in Mount Pleasant, Woodhouse Spas believes self-care is an essential part of your wellness journey. Offering a menu of luxurious services designed to relax and restore, Woodhouse Spas is a crucial piece of your well-being.
Best Dentist
Plantation Family Dental Care
plantationfamilydentalcare.com
Do you need a dental practice for your family which performs comprehensive exams and preventative care services at prices that work with your budget? You’ve found it at Plantation Family Dental Care. They always leave their patients with a smile.
Best Dermatologist
Mount Pleasant Dermatology LLC
mtpleasantdermatology.com
Serving Mount Pleasant and the Lowcountry for more than three decades, and with four board-certified dermatologists ready to serve your needs, Mount Pleasant Dermatology believes in service backed by science. Receive the highest quality care in a warm, welcoming environment.
Best Eye Doctor
Draisin Vision Group
draisinvision.com
Part of the Charleston community for almost 50 years, the physicians and staff at Draisin Vision Group want you to maintain excellent vision for your entire life. With state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment, Draisin Vision Group serves all your vision needs.
Best Eyebrow Artistry
Brows and Below
vagaro.com/browsandbelow
You can find the best brow artistry at Brows & Below, a professional body waxing salon, which uses hard wax designed for even the most sensitive of skin. Owner/esthetician Kaity takes great pride doing beautiful work as pain-free as possible.
Best Hair Salon
Cruz Wellness Salon
cruzsalonchs.com
A coastal salon experience inspired by wellness and created to empower the beauty within, Cruz Wellness Salon’s mission is to elevate every customer’s look by creating their dream hairstyle using non-toxic products to protect the environment. Embrace the natural!
Best Hospital
MUSC Medical Center
muschealth.org
Tied to a top-tier medical school, MUSC Medical Center offers best-in-class services for cancer care, women’s health, pediatrics, cardiac care and so much more. This year celebrates its tenth year in a row as the best hospital in South Carolina.
Best Local Pharmacy
Pitt Street Pharmacy
pittstreetpharmacy.com
A Lowcountry tradition since 1937, this compounding pharmacy in Mount Pleasant's Old Village has it all. A soda-shop style hangout with the best customer service makes it easy to see why readers voted it the best!
Best Massage
Urban Nirvana
urbannirvana.com
With a menu of massages including oils, hot stones and prenatal care, it’s easy to find one that fits your timeline and price-point at Urban Nirvana. From the 30-minute Foot Fete to the 90-minute Total Nirvana, you’ll leave feeling brand new.
Best Med Spa
Opal Aesthetics
opalcharleston.com
Opal Aesthetics combines medical-grade skincare treatments and the latest technologies to achieve a rejuvenated look just for you. At Opal, you'll be welcomed by a team that values authenticity, and you’ll receive industry-leading services from an elite team of providers.
Best Men’s Grooming
Barrelli Barber
barrellibarber.com
Barrelli Barber is Charleston’s premier barbershop, where grooming is a craft. At their four convenient Lowcountry locations, they combine timeless techniques with modern expertise to deliver a variety of best-in-class services that leave you looking and feeling your best.
Best OB/GYN
Lowcountry OB/GYN – Charleston
novanthealth.org
From acute needs to routine checkups and with a focus on personalizing every woman’s care, Lowcountry OB/GYN – Charleston, is committed to delivering the precise care you need, before, during or after pregnancy — at every stage of your life.
Best Orthodontist
Bocklet Orthodontics
drbocklet.com
For over 25 years, the team at Bocklet Orthodontics have brought smiles to the Lowcountry, with their passion for orthodontics and serving the community. Their mission is to provide exceptional, personalized, orthodontic care in a family-friendly environment.
Best Pediatric Dentist
Coastal Kids Dental and Braces
coastalkidsdental.com
At their numerous local offices, the team of pediatric dentistry experts at Coastal Kids Dental & Braces are focused solely on the dental needs of children, adolescents, and teens. With preventative care and skilled orthodontics, they keep Lowcountry children smiling.
Best Pediatrician
Coastal Pediatric Associates (Now MUSC Children’s Health)
musckids.org
While they’ve changed names and ownership, nothing has changed in the way the medical professionals at Coastal Pediatric Associates (now MUSC Children’s Health) care for their patients. With more than 150 physicians and 27 specialty areas, they’re here for your growing family.
Best Physical Therapy
Break Free Pelvic Health and Wellness
breakfreept.info
As Charleston's only pelvic floor therapy clinic, Break Free Pelvic Health and Wellness is uniquely situated to relieve your pain. From pelvic pain and urinary or bowel dysfunction to orthopedic pain or postpartum recovery, they can help you break free.
Best Plastic Surgery
Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery
ccplastics.com
At Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery, precision and artistry combine for unmatched results. With services that elevate your body from head-to-toe, you can feel confident that their board-certified plastic surgeons have the skill and experience to keep you safe and beautiful.
Best Retirement Community
Franke at Seaside
frankeatseaside.org
A stone’s throw from both downtown Charleston and Isle of Palms, in the paradise that is Mount Pleasant, is a community decorated by Palmetto trees, Spanish moss and amenities galore. Franke at Seaside is the perfect retirement community for active older adults who love equal parts fun and relaxation.
Best Urgent Care
Sea Island Medical Care
seaislandmedical.com
With two locations in Mount Pleasant, Sea Island Medical Care offers the best in urgent and primary care, serving your entire family’s needs. Walk in for urgent services and schedule future follow-ups, knowing every patient is treated like family.