About Us
Balanced Paws in Duluth, MN, offers expert pet rehabilitation and pain management. We work with your vet to help keep your pet active, comfortable, and pain-free.
About Balanced Paws Veterinary Rehabilitation and Acupuncture
We offer services such as acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, laser therapy, and non-pharmaceutical pain relief options, including, collagen, CBD, Myos muscle supplements, and mobility aids.
Collaborating with your primary veterinarian, we focus solely on improving your pet’s mobility and quality of life, ensuring they stay active and comfortable at every stage. Reach out to discover how we can help your pet thrive!
Why Choose Balanced Paws
At Balanced Paws, we focus exclusively on veterinary rehabilitation and pain management, helping pets live mobile, pain-free lives. We are passionate about improving the quality of life for pets and providing superior client satisfaction by working closely with pet owners and their primary veterinarians. Here’s why families trust us:
Specialized Rehabilitation Services
Our tailored programs include therapeutic exercises using tools like treadmills, balance boards, ramps, stairs, physic balls, and more, all designed to improve mobility and strength.
Advanced Pain Management
We supplement your veterinarian’s pain treatment approach with additional non-invasive, drug-free pain relief with services like acupuncture, laser therapy, and therapeutic ultrasound.
Natural Alternatives to NSAIDs
We offer safe, effective options for pain management, including Myos muscle, collagen, CBD, and mobility aids like harnesses and toe grips.
Senior Pet Care Expertise
We are dedicated to supporting aging pets with therapies that reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance their overall well-being.
Collaborative Care
While we focus on rehabilitation, we work alongside your primary veterinarian to ensure your pet receives comprehensive care tailored to their needs.
Meet Dr. Jona Taber
Dr. Jona Taber brings a unique blend of compassion, advanced training, and personal experience to every pet she cares for. A graduate of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, she has devoted her career to helping pets live more comfortable, active lives—especially through the power of rehabilitation and acupuncture.
Her journey into animal rehab began while training for half-marathons. After sustaining running injuries and undergoing physical therapy herself, Dr. Taber became deeply interested in how similar therapies could support animals. Today, she’s a Certified Veterinary Acupuncture Therapist (CVAT) through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and is in the final stages of becoming a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) through the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Taber is committed to continuing education and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, Feline Medical Veterinary Association, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians, and the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She is also certified in Fear Free handling and RECOVER CPR techniques.
Originally from Kentucky, Dr. Taber earned her undergraduate degree at Murray State University, where she met her husband, Kevin. Together, they now live a busy, joy-filled life with their daughter Amelia and two dogs: Chloe, an energetic and outgoing goldendoodle, and Daisy Kate, a sweet, mischievous beagle.
When she’s not working with pets, Dr. Taber enjoys running, gardening, downhill skiing, traveling, and baking treats for her family and friends. She founded Balanced Paws to help dogs and cats manage pain, improve mobility, and regain strength—so they can enjoy their lives to the fullest, just as nature intended.