Vibes Massage & Spa has been named first-place winner in two categories of the 2026 Favorites of the Foothills Reader's Choice Awards: Favorite Massage/Spa Center and Favorite Aesthetician. The Tryon Daily Bulletin announced the winners in August 2026. This marks the spa's third consecutive year as Favorite Massage/Spa Center and its first year winning Favorite Aesthetician, a dual recognition that highlights its expanding range of services and sustained customer loyalty.
The Favorites of the Foothills awards invite readers to vote for their favorite local businesses, people and organizations across Polk County, NC, including Tryon, Columbus, Saluda and Mill Spring, as well as nearby Landrum and Campobello in upper Spartanburg County, SC. The newspaper reported that thousands of ballots were cast this year, making the wins a strong indicator of community support in a competitive local market. For a spa operating in Columbus, the recognition carries weight beyond a single year: three straight wins in the massage/spa category suggest consistent service quality rather than a one-time surge, while the first-time aesthetician award signals that clients are noticing the spa's broader menu of treatments.
Vibes Massage & Spa offers massage therapy, esthetician services, reflexology, and manicures & pedicures along with other spa treatments at its Columbus location, giving local clients access to a range of services in one space. That combination matters in a region where residents and visitors often travel between North and South Carolina for personal care. By consolidating multiple services under one roof, the spa reduces the need for clients to book appointments at separate providers, a convenience that likely contributed to its repeat wins.
The full list of winners is available on the Tryon Daily Bulletin website at https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/28/winners-announced-for-annual-favorites-of-the-foothills-readers-choice-awards/. The announcement positions Vibes Massage & Spa among the region's most recognized local businesses and may influence consumer choices as residents plan spa visits in the coming months.
Vibes Massage & Spa is a massage and spa center located in Columbus, NC, welcoming clients from across the Foothills of North and South Carolina. The spa specializes in massage therapy and also offers esthetician services. More information is available at https://vibesmassageandspa.com.
