Joseph K. Kim, L.Ac., OMD. Ph.D. owns and operates the Encino Acupuncture and Herb Center. Dr. Kim is a third…More generation professor and doctor of Oriental medicine who specializes  in Sasang medicine, which focuses on hereditary factors and holistic treatments in addressing disease. Dr. Kim and his staff can treat pain, digestive disorders, reproductive issues, emotional and nervous problems and more through acupuncture, herbal medicine, acupressure, therapeutic massage, nutritional counseling, moxibustion and cupping therapies.</p> <p>Yael Merav, L.Ac, Dipl. Ac, also practices acupuncture here. Dr. Merav can make house calls and treats pets as well as people.</p> <p>Encino Acupuncture and Herb Center is also home of Heal and Soul yoga classes in the adjoining studio. A shop in the lobby sells herbal supplements and yoga accessories.</p>

Kristi Vacanti became involved in pilates shortly after moving to Los Angeles from the Midwest. After receiving SPX…More Fitness certification, she opened her own pilates studio, Pilates Plus San Fernando Valley, here in Encino, as an affiliate of Systeme Dynamique. Many group pilates classes are taught here weekly by certified trainers. Private lessons and private classes are available, as well. Classes are paid for and reserved ahead of time, so class schedule can vary based on demand.</p> <p>More recently, Vacanti expanded the studio to include a range of cardio-based classes, called Circuit San Fernando Valley. These classes can involve dance, aerobics, treadmill, boxing and circuit training.</p>