ABOUT PETS IN BALANCE

OUR VISION:

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

Christi Bester

I’m a Veterinary Physiotherapist with hands-on experience helping animals move better, feel better, and get back to being themselves. This journey started with a simple belief: that our animal companions feel pain and joy just as deeply as we do, and they deserve every chance to live a life full of comfort and vitality.

During my career, I’ve worked across a wide range of case types – from mobility issues and post-injury rehabilitation to ongoing conditioning programmes for animals in sport, work, or recovery. Every case is different, and I bring the same level of care and attention to each one, whether it’s a family dog relearning how to walk after surgery or an athlete getting fine-tuned for peak performance. The moments that fuel my passion are simple but powerful: seeing a dog take its first confident steps after treatment.

I’ve made a promise to myself and to every animal I meet: to always lead with kindness, to listen carefully (even to the silent signals), and to use my skills to make a genuine, lasting difference.

Bianca Duthie

Growing up on a Karoo farm, Bianca developed a deep-rooted love for animals and their well-being. This passion led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy from Equine-Librium College, graduating in 2023. Bianca is eager to embark on a meaningful career as a veterinary physiotherapist.

Bianca takes a special interest in the rehabilitation, conditioning and performance of canine athletes and is particularly fascinated by the interplay between biomechanics, conditioning, and injury prevention. She enjoys participating in obedience, mantrailing, and detection sports with her dog, Summit.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Bianca enjoys exploring the outdoors. Hiking, running, camping, and horse-riding are among her favorite activities. Although her studies have taken priority in recent years, she actively competed in endurance and eventing.

Joslyn Vermeulen

I’m the Office Manager here, but off the clock, I’m a proud wife and mom of two. I thrive on tackling new challenges and naturally step into whatever role is needed; a true jack-of-all-trades focused on making sure everything runs smoothly. I love working with people and believe in going above and beyond in everything I do, whether at the office or at home with the family and friends I cherish.

Zanele Madini

I see Pets in Balance as a sanctuary for our patients, and work hard to keep it sparkling and safe! I help maintain hygienic treatment spaces, tidy exercise areas and welcoming common spaces so our dogs and cats stay healthy and happy, and our clients feel comfortable. I work alongside the care team to create a clean,welcoming environment for pets and their owners. My focus is on attention to detail, reliability and a love for animals.

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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.