Under the leadership of founder Carl Totton, the Taoist Institute functions as a hub for North Hollywood's internal and external martial arts communities. Classes, lectures, demonstrations and seminars are offered in various disciplines. The class schedule ranges from tai chi to yoga to kung fu and more. Totton's Core System provides the basis for instruction. Informative DVDs and learning materials are also available, as are private lessons.
The North Hollywood Spa is a sex club/bathhouse that has been in operation since 1984 and caters to gay and bisexual men looking to meet up. The club is open 365 days a year and has a jacuzzi, private rooms, workout facilities, adult video lounge and 24-hour full service cafe. Annual and one time memberships are available.
The 2BE TRIM Colonic and Beauty Spa is located in the shopping plaza at the busy intersection of Riverside and Lankershim Boulevards. Some of the treatments offered are body wraps, anticellulite treatments, lipomassage, body massages and colonic hydrotherapy. This pampering is done to transform the mind, body and spirit. 2BE TRIM is able to arrange gift cards and special packages for friends and business associates who may have never enjoyed the benefits of colonic hydrotherapy. It is located next to several gym workout facilities so it may be a nice afternoon to workout and be pampered.
Comprehensive Community Health is a nonprofit that provides medical and dental services to all regardless of ability to pay. Its staff includes family practitioners, optometrist and pediatricians. Please see its website for a comprehensive list of services, or call to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Robert F. Collins is a board-certified optometrist with his office located in North Hollywood, Calif. He specializes in eye exams, Lasik consultations, and eyeglass and contact lens fittings. For more information about services, appointments or insurance, call the doctor's office.
Smog Clinic is located along Lankershim Boulevard near downtown North Hollywood. It resides in a small auto plaza with several other auto shops. The shop is check only, meaning it does not offer exhaust repairs, however, this drive-up service spot provides quick, certified smog checks in accordance with California state law. The facility is cash only, but an ATM is located just around the corner. The garage is clean and smog checks are performed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hearing Aid Counselors is an audiology center that dispenses hearing aids for people with nerve deafness and difficulty hearing. It offers a free testing and evaluation session to help patients determine which hearing aid model is the most suitable for their needs. Additional services include fittings, repairs and battery replacements. Please call to schedule an appointment.
The physicians at Noble Community Medical Associates are available for annual physical examinations, health consultations, treatment of medical illnesses, chronic illness care, pre-employment exams and much more. The practice treats adults and children.
GNC is a health and nutrition store that is located within a small shopping area along Vineland Avenue in North Hollywood. It is part of a national chain that carries items such as vitamins, protein, herbs, nutrition for sports, body cleansers, supplements, energy foods and health products for pets. This location has long hours daily. The website has a full list of all the items in the store, as well as company contact information.