ATTENTION AREA DOCTORS!!

Lynchburg Living Magazine’s Top Docs is a reputable peer-to-peer survey conducted by a third-party research company, Data Joe. This survey identifies and honors the doctors across a variety of specialties that doctors trust and recommend the most. For example if you are a General Practitioner, what doctor would you refer a loved one to that was experiencing a cardiac issue? If you’re a doctor in Roanoke Valley or the Greater Lynchburg area, we ask you to take part in our poll and nominate the physicians that you trust and refer your patients to when in need.

Nominations in our annual Top Docs Contest is officially open and will conclude on March 8, 2026.

Selected honorees will be featured in the July/August 2026 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine and The Roanoker Magazine . You must have a medical license in order to participate.

Click Here to Nominate a Top Doctor >>

Summary. To create the list, the Lynchburg Living contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting process and Internet research process. DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and conducts various nominations across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process. We paired this with an Internet research process to identify success characteristics. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a lawyer’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that lawyer was excluded from the list. In addition, we checked available public sources to identify lawyers disciplined for an infraction by the state regulatory board. These entities were excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to Lynchburg Living for its final review and adjustments.

Final note. We recognize that there are many good lawyers who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding lawyers in the region. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination and Internet research campaign are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective lawyers may not appear on the list.

Disclaimers. DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe.

Questions? For research/methodology questions, contact the research team at surveys@datajoe.com.

The Lynchburg Living Best Of Awards are the result of an online voting contest on lynchburgliving.com, held from August-September 2025.

Voting took place for the entire duration of the contest with write-in nominations accepted for the first few weeks. Readers could vote one time per email address in as many or as few categories that they preferred. The winners listed inside this section are the ones that received the most votes.

Earning a Best of Lynchburg award should be celebrated, and earning this recognition year after year earns a business a spot in the Hall of Fame.

To place in our Best of Lynchburg Hall of Fame, a business, person, or place needs to have won a gold level award in a particular category for the majority of the years since VistaGraphics first launched the contest in 2014.

Flip through to see who is the best of the best in the region!

(Voting for the 2026 Best Of Lynchburg Awards begins July 25 on LynchburgLiving.com. Look for those winners in the January/February issue of Lynchburg Living!)

Since 1930, Fink’s Jewelers has taken pride in our rich heritage founded on our extensive knowledge of fine jewelry. Specializing in the highest quality diamonds and designer collections, our customers will experience unsurpassed customer service in every location. Currently owned and operated by the third and fourth generation of the Fink Family, we cherish the close relationships with our customers and value the opportunity to help them celebrate special moments in their lives. Our in-house repair services ensure your fine jewelry purchases sparkle as bright as the day you bought them. As one of America’s Top 50 Jewelers, we proudly offer Lynchburg and the surrounding communities the finest selection for the absolute best value. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Fink’s Jewelers 
16960 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551
434-237-6301
www.finks.com

Pictured Above: (Left to Right)
Michael Roback, Patty Mattingley, Elizabeth Heck, Craig Barnett, Taylor Irby, Donna Young, Victoria Reynolds

Getting a root canal isn’t what it used to be. The team at Forest Hill Endodontics is committed to providing our patients with the highest level of Endodontic care while maintaining a welcoming, gentle, caring, and professional atmosphere. Our team is led by Dr. Dustin S. Reynolds, who is the President of the Virginia Dental Association, a board member of the Piedmont Dental Association, past President of the Lynchburg Dental Society, an alternate delegate of the American Dental Association, and a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the Southern Endodontic Study Club. Our modern office is equipped with operating microscopes, digital x-ray and patient charting, and utilizes 3-D x-ray technology. We are the experts in saving natural teeth and welcome the opportunity to be a part of your dental care. At Forest Hill Endodontics, we don’t just treat teeth, we treat people!

Forest Hill Endodontics
2904 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
434-439-4942
www.foresthillendo.com

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Barbara Thomson, Leanne McCanna, Suzanne Miller, Dr. Dustin Reynolds, Kristie Coffer, Nancy Reynolds, Nancy Fischer

The local and experienced advisors at Connoisseur Travel live up to our company’s name!

Connoisseur’s travel specialists are dedicated to knowing their customers and the places they want to travel – emphasizing insider access and in-depth knowledge of the most spectacular places in the world. This expert knowledge has helped build long term client relationships, even over many generations of families.

Connoisseur Travel’s location on Timberlake Road is the perfect place – at home in a community of down-to-earth and sophisticated residents who appreciate personalized service.
Are you ready to Upgrade Your Expectations?

Connoisseur Travel
20334 Timberlake Road, Suite 2
434-455-0245
www.lyhtravels.com

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John Richards, TaBari Dawson, John Roberts, April Farmer

I started Sleepover Adventure Parties after running out of options for my children’s birthday celebrations. My daughters especially love slumber parties, so I decided to find ways to make their sleepovers extra special. This turned into an idea to provide memorable sleepover setups for the community! Whether you are planning a birthday party, an overnight party for family or friends, girls’ night in, or just want to make a sleepover extra special, we’ll work with your theme of choice, come set everything up, and then return the next day for takedown and pick up. Let’s plan a party!

Sleepover Adventure Parties
sleepoveradventureparties.com
sleepoveradventureparties@gmail.com

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Brandy Bruce, Owner

Kairos Counseling is a locally owned and operated practice that focuses on serving the Central Virginia community with their mental health and wellness. Our counselors are unique in that they are all clinically trained to provide the best and most efficient outcomes for their clients. Our administrative office is welcoming and proficient in helping clients navigate insurance and finding the best counselor that fits their needs. Our office provides care for all ages (4+) and with all mental health needs.

Kairos Counseling
20276 Timberlake Road, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-319-5528
kairoscounselingva.com

Pictured Above:
Back Row: Matt Runda, Dr. Mike Takacs, Marc Regan, Bryan Prinzivalli
Front Row: Emily Takacs, Nicole Carson, Tarah Page, Keelyn Gatto
Bottom Row: Kai Rose

At PLDR Law, Sarah Houck leads our family and domestic relations law team, helping clients navigate difficult seasons equipped with trusted experience, understanding, and compassion. Recognized as one of Lynchburg’s Top Lawyers and in Virginia Business’ Legal Elite, Sarah is dedicated to supporting families and protecting what matters most. A Lynchburg resident of nearly 20 years, she loves travel, live music, hiking, and spending time with her blended family of five children and her dog.

PLDR Law
925 Main Street, Suite 300, Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-846-2768
www.pldrlaw.com

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Sarah W. Houck