ANIMAL PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION

Quality of life through freedom of movement

Pets in Balance is an animal physiotherapy centre where our passion and focus is to enhance your pet’s quality of life by restoring them to pain-free movement.

Animal physical therapy involves the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders by utilizing a range of techniques that assist the musculoskeletal and nervous systems by relieving pain, restoring mobility and enhancing the animal’s quality of life and athletic ability.

We are a team of people who are passionate about holistic patient care, especially for post-surgical, neurological and arthritic patients. We offer a variety of treatment options to best help your pet achieve his or her full potential.

OUR SERVICES

Manual Therapy Pets in Balance

MANUAL THERAPY

Manual therapy is the use of skilled hand-movements on the body to improve tissue extensibility, normalise joint range of motion, reduce pain, swelling, inflammation and promote relaxation.

Neurological rehab Pets in Balance

NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION

Therapy applied with the ultimate goal of the patient achieving independent function after an insult to the neurological system.

HYDROTHERAPY

Hydrotherapy uses the therapeutic properties of warm water to improve range of motion, increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, and boost endurance.

Laser Therapy Pets in Balance

LASER THERAPY

Laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of collimated, red light to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal.

TENS EMS Pets in Balance

ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY (TENS/EMS)

The application of electrical current through the skin (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), is used primarily to manage pain, often immediately post-operatively.

Therapeutic exercises Pets in Balance

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES (LAND & UWT)

The use of specialized physiotherapy equipment is utilized when developing an exercise program best suited to the needs of your individual pet depending on his specific injury or surgery.

Weightloss and Conditioning Pets in Balance

WEIGHT LOSS & FITNESS PROGRAMS

The use of the underwater treadmill offers low impact, high resistance exercise, providing a safe and comfortable way to achieve great weight loss, muscle conditioning and fitness results.

KINESIOLOGY TAPING Pets in Balance

KINESIOLOGY TAPING

K-tape is a rehabilitative, cotton tape especially formulated to have positive effects on the body when applied by a practiced clinician.

PUPPY ASSESSMENTS AND CONDITIONING

Our puppy conditioning programs are targeted at early assessment, preventative care and confidence building of puppies, with the goal of educating owners and setting puppies up for a long, strong, and active life.

SWIMMING LESSONS

During summer months, take advantage of our pool and enroll your dog for swimming lessons, pool safety sessions or as a fun way to exercise your dog!

HOME VISITS

There aren’t always enough hours in the day, but luckily, we can still travel to see your pet in the comfort of their own home to ensure they receive the necessary treatment and rehabilitation.

Our Mission

To provide pets with regained and extended quality of life through experiencing the freedom of painless and effective movement.

VIEW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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   Francois Prinsloo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very kind and sincere people. They were incredibly helpful, communicative, and always made an effort to respond promptly whenever there were any queries or issues. It was a pleasure working with them.
  
 
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   Strauss Landmann 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We cannot recommend Pets in Balance highly enough. We took our French Bulldog, Japie, to Christi a few months ago when he started dragging his hind legs and feet. From the very beginning, Christi has been incredibly professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely caring.
She has consistently gone the extra mile to help Japie and has always been available with advice and support. Thanks to her dedication and treatment, Japie has improved significantly and is doing much better than when we first brought him in.
We are very grateful for everything Christi has done and look forward to seeing Japie continue to improve. Thank you, Christi, for your outstanding care and commitment to helping our boy!
  
 
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   Stephen Delport 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend for pets requiring physiotherapy.
  
 
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   Vicki Fox 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Pets in Balance for your amazing service. I have had multiple dogs with Pets in balance over the past 7 years. Cobalt has been a client for almost 2 years now, being a active dog in sport, running and Search and Rescue we like to check in often to make sure he is in top form. Bianca is an amazing physio ensuring that nothing gets missed and we always leave happy, moving and feeling better.
  
 
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   Riza Ehlers 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christi and Pets in Balance have been amazing for our dog. Christi is incredibly caring and clearly very knowledgeable—she explains everything in a way that’s easy to follow and shows real interest and patience. We’ve learned so many helpful techniques and management strategies, and the difference in our dog is obvious: he’s happier, more confident, and much more comfortable. We wholeheartedly recommend Christi and Pets in Balance to anyone looking for compassionate, expert physio care for their pet.
  
 
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   Nina Lewis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. All absolute angels! They really go over and above in every way. We have worked with Bianca for over a year now through some really hard time with our pup and she has been such a source of knowledge, calm and kindness. Bianca really feels just as invested in the wellness our boy Balu as we do and we are so grateful for all her kindness and guidance.
  
 
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   Michelle van Niekerk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have a mini long-haired dachshund, Bentley, and we’ve been going to Pets in Balance to help prevent the back issues that often come with aging. Bianca has been absolutely amazing—she’s attentive, knowledgeable, and always checks in on Bentley’s progress, especially with his diet and adjustments. We’ve already noticed a huge improvement in his overall form, core strength, and muscle activation. I highly recommend Pets in Balance for anyone looking to support their pet’s long-term health!
  
 
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   Carla Pieterse 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can't recommend Bianca Duthie enough. Amazing at pin pointing the problem and rehabilitating injuries. She also did an amazing job at giving us the tools to do conditioning with our dog to be competitive in agility.
  
 
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   Kika van der Merwe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joané was very helpful in assisting Jessie, our border Collie mix. She explained her assessment and we got a thorough report as well as home exercises. Joané also knew how to handle Jessie with great care as she is a super anxious rescue. Thank you Joané and I will definitely recommend Pets in Balance :-) And thank you for still checking in on how she is doing.