About Us
Dr. Brenda Malka
Chiropractor/Acupuncturist
Dr. Malka studied general biology at CSUN and then while training at the National Judo Institute in Colorado Springs, she studied Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, a two year 1,500 hour program at the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy. After returning to California, Dr. Malka received a Doctorate in Chiropractic from SCUHS, a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from DULA and then a Certificate in Facial Acupuncture from Samra University
Zayda Merlos, Chris Allen, and Claudia Romero
Front Office Managers
Zayda Merlos has a background in Medical Assistance from Bryman College and Cosmetology from the West Valley Occupation Center
Chris Allen has over twenty years of experience in Chiropractic billing.
Claudia Romero, our newest addition to the office has 17 years of managerial experience.
Irma Morales
Massage Therapist
Irma Morales has been with the office for six years.
She completed a 750 hour Massage Therapy program at Bryman college.
Dr. Malka through the years has taught her the Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy technique.
Matza
Therapy dog
Matza is our office therapy dog. He was rescued from the Pico County Animal Shelter in September 25, 2010, and is a natural at his job.
A diamond in the ruff, Matza is a Bichpoo thus is non-shedding and hypoallergenic.
For those who are not dog fans, Matza will rest comfortably in the back office during your treatment.
Dr. Brenda Malka, D.C., L.Ac., NMT treats back pain, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, disc problems, adhesions, whiplase, pelvic pain, hip pain migraines, carpal tunnel, jaw pain, TMJ dysfunction, neck pain, fibromyalgia, painful scars, scoliosis, sciatica, arthritis, pregnancy pain, ankle pain, wrist pain, tendonitis, shoulder pain, rotater cuff syndrome, radicular arm symptoms, such as, shooting arm pain, arm numbness, arm tingling, radicular leg symptoms, such as, shooting leg pain, leg numbness, leg tingling, sprain, strain, such as, neck sprain, neck strain, golfers elbow, tennis elbow, plantar fascitis neuralgia, bursitis, stiff neck, bell's palsey, addiction, smoking, quit smoking, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, injuries, slip and fall, car accident. Dr. Brenda Malka, D.C., L.Ac., NMT provides services to patients from Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Agoura, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Alhambra, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Studio City, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Northridge, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Canoga Park, Reseda, Huntington Beach, Thousand Oaks, San Diego County, San Diego, and many other California cities,
Recent Beauty tips
Chiro-Puncture
-shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle sprain and strain -TMJ dysfunction and eye muscle fatigue
Cosme-Puncture
An unique therapy developed by Dr. Malka which combines the two most effective treatments for muscle and joint pain: Chiropractic and Acupuncture.
Cellulite Treatments
A combination of myofascial skin rolling, Chinese moving cupping and ultrasound therapy can increase blood circulation, remove toxins and reduce excessive amounts of fluid in areas containing cellulite
Cosmetic Acupuncture
...is a healthy alternative for those who do not want the side effects associated with surgical facelift. Also used for prevention, reportedly Lucy Liu, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Cher are having weekly acupuncture facelifts to ward off wrinkles...
Chiro-Puncture Involve.
Chiropractic, Acupuncture; including: Dry Needling (acupucture of Trigger Points), Myofascial Therapy (a deep tissue massage technique), Ultrasound, stretches & exercises, as well as Chinese formulas
Chiro-Puncture Efective & Treating
Cosmetic acupuncture techniques can stimulate collagen and elastin producton, relaxe muscles similar to Botox, and bring blood to the face, enhancing a more youthful appearance. These include:
Massage Therapy.
One hour full body relaxion and theraputic massages are available. Our therapists specilize in Swedish, myofascial, and trigger point massage. Ultrasound, stretching, hot and cold packs are available upon request or as indicated by the doctor.
Myofascial Therapy.
Myofascial pain syndromes involve trigger points that refer pain from a muscle to another part of the body. (For example; ninety four percent of tension headaches are caused by the muscles in the neck referring pain to areas of the head and eyes.)