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Balanced Animal Wellness, LLC

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(17) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General & Wellness Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Balanced Animal Wellness, LLC
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Reviews
17

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviews consistently credit Dr. Jennifer Tucci and Dr. Amber Zagrodzki with helping injured and aging dogs recover mobility and manage pain through acupuncture, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation. Owners report seeing results after just a few sessions, even when other vets had offered little hope. The office stands apart from typical vet clinics, and anxious animals visibly relax here; staff fit and explain care solutions like mobility harnesses with real attention to each pet's needs.

Praised for
  • skilled in rehabilitation and recovery
  • Dr. Tucci's expertise and compassion
  • animals calm and comfortable during visits
  • office atmosphere welcoming and clean
  • gentle handling of anxious pets
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Best for: dogs and cats recovering from injury, surgery, or age-related mobility loss

Strengths

  • specializes in rehabilitation after injury and surgery
  • combines acupuncture with chiropractic and laser therapy
  • exceptional at calming anxious animals
  • office designed to feel different from standard vet clinics

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jennifer Tucci holds CVA, CVMMP, and CVFT certifications
  • Dr. Amber Zagrodzki holds CVA certification
  • staff fit and adjust mobility harnesses for injured dogs
  • multiple dogs regained hind-leg function after spinal surgery or injury
  • acupuncture alone showed improvement in senior dogs within one session

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
owner reported Dr. Tucci addressed long-dismissed symptoms when general vet had not
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
anxious dogs relax completely; one shepherd went from needing muzzle at other vets to greeting Dr. Tucci happily

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.61 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 15% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 55
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can Dr. Tucci help a dog with pain or mobility issues other vets haven't solved?
Yes. Multiple reviews note Dr. Tucci identified problems and improved outcomes when general vets found nothing on X-rays or said recovery was impossible, such as after spinal surgery. Acupuncture, chiropractic, and laser often show improvement within one or two sessions.
How does the clinic handle anxious or aggressive dogs?
Very well. Reviewers report dogs that normally need muzzles at the vet sit calmly and even relax for acupuncture here. The office atmosphere and Dr. Tucci's handling appear to soothe nervous animals.
Is this clinic only for post-surgical rehab?
No. The clinic treats dogs and cats for various functional and mobility needs, including age-related joint issues, arthritis, and pain management for senior pets.

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Last updated 2026-07-08