If you are reading this - your loved animal is most likely sick or injured. I'm sorry. I know you're here trying to find some support - trying to find someone, somewhere to help them. Please stop looking. You have found it here. Book an appointment, check this off your list, and move on to your next concern. I looked back and I have been here over 50 times. The doctors and staff are compassionate and down-to-earth. The facility has all the modern equipment and even technologies I hadn't heard of. They really have a well-rounded approach. read more

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I have been bringing my paw babies here for a number of years. The acupuncture and laser therapy really help. The kindness of the staff is amazing!! read more

Healing Paws Center has been an incredible gift for our 9-year-old lab with severe hip dysplasia. She's been receiving acupuncture, laser therapy, and physical rehab for her hip issues. After just a few weeks of consistent treatment under Dr. Jessie's care, we've already seen real improvement in her mobility, comfort, and overall energy. The entire team is warm, professional, and truly passionate about what they do. They've taken such thoughtful care of our girl and have guided us every step of the way. They treat our dog like family and always take the time to explain her progress and treatment plan. You can tell this work is their passion. It means so much to see her moving more easily and feeling like herself again. If your pet needs expert, compassionate care, Healing Paws is the place to go. Truly exceptional in every way! read more

There seems to be some sort of misunderstanding... there was no sense of emergency, so a simple our hours of operation tomorrow are blah blah. That could've been fine. I would have rather that and been happy speaking to a live person the next day. It was interesting how your business wanted money before speaking to a live person. Abuse really ?? Abuse is trying to get somebody's money before they contract a service. read more

Healing Paws has the best caring staff, I was a Vet Tech for 20 years and Dr Jess and her staff are top notch. Between the services and care they provide, you cannot find better humans to care for your furbabies! Love them all and everything they do to keep our furbabies in the best care! read more

misunderstanding. The reason I am writing this complaint is solely directed at Dr. Jessie, the owner of the facility. Today, she called me to express her feelings were hurt claiming that I had insulted her staff during my yesterday's visit. Consequently, she terminated our services for my 14.5-year-old dog. Despite numerous attempts to clarify the situation, Dr. Jessie's decision remains firm. The story goes that we reside in another state, but we visit Florida a couple of times a year. According to Dr. Daniel, they could mail the refills to our state. Currently, we are in Florida, and we will return home next week. Since Monday, March 24, 2025, I have been trying to reach out to Healing Paws Center. I sent texts, emails, and left voice messages, but I was unable to speak to the front desk on Wednesday, March 26. I appreciated that she answered my call, but I also mentioned how difficult it has been to coordinate with the center. She said that it's only her, and I managed to pay by phone to pick up the next day. On Thursday, March 27, I went to pick up the medication. I kept ringing the door, but no one opened it. I went to the door where the rehabilitation center is located and knocked on it. A young man opened the door for me. I told them that it has been very difficult to communicate with the center. My medication was ready, and I had paid for it. While the kind gentleman was helping me, the young lady assumed worked in the front dest entered from inside door. They both helped me get my medication. However, I asked them to tell the owner of the facility to provide better service to clients because it is unfair to clients who are trying to reach out to them but are not getting a response. Today, Dr. Jessie said that she was disappointed with the way I spoke to her staff. I clarified that none of my words were directed at your staff doctor. It was for you to address the situation. I did not treat your staff badly; they were merely messengers carrying my message to you. I thanked both of them for their help and expressed my appreciation. I did not find Dr. Jessie's response professional. Instead, she let her emotions run the situation, which could have been easily resolved by having a front desk representative to handle client inquiries. She chose to dismiss a client instead of hiring someone full-time to provide excellent customer service to clients who pay a high dollar for their services. I do not see any fairness in her actions. I was impressed by the exceptional work of all the staff members. I particularly appreciated Dr. Daniel's presence and support for my pet during a challenging time. However, I must express my dissatisfaction with the owner's business approach. I find it highly unethical and inappropriate to consider divorce a client solely based on personal feelings of hurt. I hope this is corrected for you, that will make me happy. After all this whole thing was a misunderstanding! it should be 5 stars but by giving 2 stars I want the owner to know the equal respect also means equal fair services. read more

The entire staff is extremely pleasant but just like any vet.. it's about trail and error and with that comes spending more and more money. Everyone who works here has been extremely kind and I'm sure a holistic vet is great for anyone who can seriously afford long term treatment.. but if your case is urgent and you don't have thousands of dollars to spend. I'd recommend simply dealing with holistic treatments at home or seeking a regular vet. My sphynx has been back and forth to multiple specialists over the last few months because his back legs stopped working properly. We were told he has DDD and would either heal on his own or need back surgery. I came to healing paws seeking alternative options in hopes something holistic could aid in his healing. I opted for the acupuncture package because they suggested at least 4-5 treatments of accu and red light... the cost was $905.. we have already spent $4000 on his MRI plus all of the specialist visit costs etc. so I had to take out a loan to even cover the $905 for this place. Every time we come he sits for about 9 mins while I have to distract him with churu.. he's a cat so he barely sits still. Half of the needles almost always fall out.. the red light therapy well... it's red light. I'm mostly just annoyed that after $905 and 4 treatments he hasn't improved even a little. That's a LOT of money. I could've bought a red light machine for my house at that price. And I could've been doing these treatments daily. As for the accu... if half the needles are always falling out and he's never in a proper position... how affective is it really? like I said the staff is amazing and I'm sure they offer plenty of things for other pets and other cases that are helpful... but I don't think we will be continuing treatment after our last visit. In hindsight I wish I had saved the $905 and put it aside for emergencies or used it towards the debt from his other visits. He hasn't improved at all since we started treatment and I can't afford to keep throwing away money for "maybes" and "eventually". read more

MY BOO BOO has been diagnosed with PUG MYELOPATHY I found the doctors and staff at HEALING PAWS... Professional, informed, engaged and COMPASSIONATE! Boo Boo starts her therapies next week! We are excited! Thank You read more

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I took my maltese for treatment. Unfortunately I was so upset that I got the appointment time incorrect. Thought it was 11am and arrived at 10:35am so that I would not be late. My appointment time was 1pm and I lived a far distance and my doggie was so stressed that it was impossible for me to return at that time. The vet charged me $81 since I showed up at the incorrect time. They ask you for your credit card when you make the appointment which I think is so unorthodox, never experienced this with any other vet. That should have been the first red flag. Therefore I was not able to get treatment for my doggie but was charged $81 for an honest mistake. Fair warning to all. Never give a credit card before a service. Actually, I have never been asked or experienced this before. read more

Im giving Dr jessie and her team 5 stars! From the first time she met Drake my minidoodle I was very happy that I found someone that cared and was willing to take the time to get him better. He had TPLO ( ACL surgery) back in February. He had complications with infections which resulted in 2nd surgery in May to take out the plates. Then another recurrent infection because a nail was left in his leg. Drake had to get a 3rd surgery that required him to have a hole drilled into his bone. She not only took the time to make a plan for him, but contacted his surgeon and his primary vet. Drake started with healing paws after his 2nd surgery. He was never 100%, and I did not know why. So coincidentally he went lame again and I immediately took him to the vet. My vet (no longer my vet) did xrays and even though was asked to look at his leg told me nothing is wrong and to go back to rehab to get a brace. Dr jessie's team saw him immediately. They took a deeper look and discovered an abcess and that his bone never fused. I tried to go back to my vet and they did not have time to see him. That is what led me to Lead ER to get another surgeon to take care of Drake. Thankfully Dr Marin did the last surgery and with the help of Healing Paws Drake seems like he is on his way to finally walking. I wanted to write this review because I feel that there are so many vets that dont have time to really take care of our furry children. I was skeptical of a rehab center, but now Im hoping that one day Drake can go hiking with us again. Or atleast walk around the block with his Brother Apollo! read more

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I highly recommend Healing Paws! I had a great experience with my dog Alfie. Dr. Jessie is very knowledgeable and sweet. She takes her time and explains everything with patience and care. The staff is caring and helpful. I wish I come to them earlier. read more

I just lost my little girl Pepper who was 18 yrs old she was a miniature schnauzer and the love of my life. I brought her to Healing Paws about 2;years ago for a problem with her knee and she developed other issues. If it weren't for Dr Jessie with her knowledge and the care of her team Pepper would not have been with me as long as she was with such good quality.Not only that they truly helped me through some very emotional times with her. I can't recommend Healing Paws enough if someone has a problem with their pet. I will miss seeing them, they became part of my family. Thank you again for everything Dr Jessie!! I will truly miss you. read more

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Is your fur baby a family member and not just a pet? Then this is will be the perfect facility for you. Dr. Jessie and her entire staff are amazing and go above and beyond to provide quality of life to all the fur babies that are intrusted in their care. I took in my senior 26yr old cat who had lost his ability to walk and I cannot speak enough of how much they cared for him. I was able to see my boy run around our yard after not being able to get up from his bed after just one visit. Although my little fur baby crossed the rainbow bridge, it was because of the excellent care this facility and their staff provided him that he was able to live his best life ever all the way up till the end. They truly are heaven sent and absolutely not there for the profit but for the passion to help their patients. read more

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I want to let my fellow dog owners know about my amazing new find right here in Ft Lauderdale . Dr Mary and Dr Jessie are truly a God send in my life. My dog Kaya has laryngeal paralysis and hind end weakness , both of these conditions are heartbreaking to witness and surgery is not an option for her. I had an intense evaluation on our first visit and then proceeded with acupuncture and herbs. I have seen promising results with Kaya's breathing and hind leg strength after 2 sessions. I will continue this holistic plan. Everyone at Healing Paws has been super nice and very gentle with their approach to my Dog. I highly recommend giving them a try if you have a dog that needs some help. They have many different things to offer including wheels for dogs who can't use there hind legs. A huge thank you to Healing Paws we are so glad we found you Sandy Forte & Kaya read more

I was happy with conversation I had with Dr. Gersten. She was very sweet to my boy. She was helpful with the treatment we should do for Sprocket. We decided not to do the treatment . We are just keep him on his med. He has MT Cell and it growing rapidly. I would recommend this place. read more

Our veterinarian (western medicine practice) recommended the Healing Paws Center following our Yorkie's knee/hip surgery. We just finished a series of laser therapy sessions at Healing Paws and will begin rehab this coming week. We are extremely happy with our pet's recovery from surgery due to the positive impact of the laser treatments. In the next three weeks we will learn therapeutic techniques to use at home for ongoing support. Dr. Jessie and the staff are extremely caring. They take time to share helpful information and provide 'cutting edge' interventions that merge eastern and western practices. read more

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Dr. Jodi and the entire staff at Healing Paws are amazing. You can tell they all love their work and the holistic treatments are wonderful for my fur baby. I wish I could give them 10 stars! Looking forward to Cooper's next session. Thank you to everyone there for taking such good care of my baby! read more

Today Roy saw Dr Dreyfuss at the Healing Paws Center. I'm trying an holistic approach for his heart condition. It was amazing to walk in the room and there was the Dr sitting on a mat waiting to greet Roy. He immediately went up to her. It made the situation a lot more relaxing and friendly as opposed to a stranger towering over your pet. I had Rex with me too and they both liked the Dr and her assistant. Everything was explained in detail and I didn't feel rushed and suddenly slapped with a bill as in most offices. She was kind and caring and funny. I'm hoping he will feel better and a lot of the stress was off my shoulders knowing I'm in good hands. This is the office you need if your dog is sick and you can feel you've made the right decision after your visit. read more

The staff and Dr. are very nice and caring! Love the fact that they take their time explaining the plan of care for the doggies! After Achilles first acupuncture session, he came out of the building beyond happy! Can't wait to continue to see improvement and continue the care with the center :) read more

My little 11 and a half year old Yorkie mix dog jumped off my bed December 24 when I was trying to put her winter sweater on - as it was a cold day in Florida - suffering a severe neck injury and not able to walk. I am so grateful to Dr. Tabitha Hannaka, Zoey's Doctor at Ramblewood Animal Hospital for starting her treatment and recommending I look into Healing Paws Center for a Holistic approach in aiding in her healing process. My father was into Holistic medicine and now my niece is totally knowledgeable in Holistic medicine so I knew I wanted to look into this. I made an appointment ASAP and found Dr. Jessie to be WONDERFUL! She began acupuncture and laser treatments on our first visit. Zoey is now walking - not steady - but she is on the road to recovery. Dr. Jessie doesn't want her walking so as not to interfere with Zoey's healing process so she recommended another Rx to help with this until Zoey is better. Her recommendations and knowledge has been accurate, encouraging, kind and so greatly appreciated. I am grateful for both Doctors (and both staffs - all also WONDERFUL) for their encouragement, support and help in getting Zoey well. I am also so happy that Zoey did not have to be put down. Both doctors told me that it was not necessary and that we needed time to let her heal. Miracles do happen with God's help and great doctors who come to our aid for our furry pets! Julie D. read more

I'll start by saying people here are pleasant but they should have never scheduled me an appt. I called about my sick little Chihuahua mix - diarrhea and vomiting - asked if they would recommend I come to see them or a primary vet - I was assured they could help me. 1. I was told a consult would be 45 minutes - it was 10 minutes- the full consult was $125 I still paid $95 and the Dr never even took her temperature. 2. I was told she needed an IV - but they didn't have any fluids available so they settled on recommending Pepto and Pedialyte?? 3. I was told they don't actually have anything to help her except an herbal probiotic and CBD. 3. Almost $150 and 15 minutes later - I had no answers and was handed pills and told to give her half - twice a day. I opened the bottle and they're capsules - so now I have to open capsules and dump half the powder out and somehow give it to my dog who won't eat? Long story short - they should have never recommended I come in and they certainly shouldn't have taken my money after doing nothing for me. read more

Dr. Jessie at Healing Paws is a gamechanger if your dog is struggling. Dante, my partner in crime, will be 14 this summer. A few years ago, he started slowing down, with some serious arthritis/mobility issues. It broke my heart to see him struggling to get around. He stopped spinning around in circles excitedly when I got home, and his zest for life was clearly diminished. My regular vet chalked it up to old age, and prescribed Rimadyl when it got bad enough. The drugs helped a bit, but it wasn't a huge improvement. And if my vet couldn't come up with a solution, I figured that I was stuck watching him suffer until the end, with nothing else I could do. I was wrong, thankfully. I heard about Dr. Jessie and the magic she had worked with other aging dogs and, despite my skepticism, I decided to give her services at Healing Paws a try. Dante warmed up to her immediately - it's clear that she's spent a ton of time working with animals in her life. The clinic is lovely too, very soothing and comfortable. Within a couple of acupuncture/laser sessions, Dante had some newfound pep in his step. Walks around the block didn't take 30 minutes anymore. Jumping up onto the couch to defend me from the mailman was suddenly doable again. And most days, he's just as excited to spin in circles when I get home as he used to be. He's an old dog, and he'll never be as limber as he was 10 years ago, but with Dr. Jessie's help, he should be much more functional and happy for the remaining years of his life. Can't recommend Dr. Jessie and Healing Paws enough! read more

I had a poor experience. Doctor diagnosed the wrong leg (had to insist she find the X-rays I sent over and had confirmed sending over). She ate up the hour talking about pricing and supplement, discussing the wrong leg, and then searching for my X-rays. Wasted trip (on a very hot summer day waiting in the car). read more

Dr Jesse has been very helpful and very thoughtful in helping with my new little girl. They definitely have the animals best interest at heart, and that is the most important thing :) read more

Dr. Jessie is a miracle worker! My rescue dog, Olivia (who is 13 years old) had a leg injury which left her unable to walk for a month and a half. I was unsure if acupuncture would be able to help her. I am so relieved and happy we found Dr. Jessie! Olivia started walking after 4 sessions. I treated her for 6 total acupuncture sessions and she started going on walks again and playing with her toys. In addition, Dr. Jessie started treating her for Cushing's Disease. I can see the symptoms are under control with Chinese Herbs and CBD Oil. Olivia injured her other leg recently. Her normal vet didn't think she would recuperate. This injury seemed worse, so I was very worried. But I brought her back to Dr. Jessie. She started walking a little bit after 2 sessions. We are still in therapy. I have so much gratitude for Dr. Jessie. Her office has a peaceful energy and her staff is wonderful. If you need a knowledgeable and animal loving vet, then look no further. I am a believer in acupuncture and in Dr. Jessie's abilities!!! If you feel lost, hopeless, and scared for your pet, then you need to bring your fur baby to Dr. Jessie. read more

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The staff is nice and i love the service they offer. My one complaint is their scheduling. They have a very strict policy about coming late to appointments or canceling without 48 hours notice. But every single time i go there i am left waiting in the parking lot for 15 - 20 minutes. If you are going to be so rigid about holding people accountable for their appointment times then you need to actually keep them. And never has anyone said sorry about the wait. Or called me to tell me they are running late while i sit in the sun in their parking lot. read more

This was our first visit and we felt very welcome. They answered all of our questions, examined our dog and gave us a treatment plan. Their fees are reasonable, the staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and we felt comfortable with them. They offer a variety of treatments and holistic supplements which is the route we want to go with our dog and we will definitely go back there again to explore the acupuncture that they recommended. read more

I am a believer in pet PT! My dog had ACL and meniscus surgery and our surgeon in Deerfield Beach recommended Healing Paws. I reluctantly called and scheduled our first appointment. I went in with an open mind and was pleasantly surprised at our experience. The studio is only a few months old. It is clean, has multiple treatment rooms and has a gym for rehab. My dog, Jackie Joyner, has been there several times so far and she has done laser treatment to reduce inflammation as well as acupuncture to reduce the pain. In our next session we will do hydrotherapy on the underwater treadmill. Dr. Jessie and her team have been an invaluable resource to us. They have been guiding us with exercises, stretches and tips that we can do at home to make JJ's recovery as productive as possible. They have been working with us to see what treatment works best. They have so many ideas and tricks to keep JJ improving. I am grateful to have found them. Plus the pricing is reasonable! read more

Healing Paws Center - Jackie Joyner getting laser therapy to reduce inflammation after knee surgery. - Holistic Animal Care Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

It is yet to be seen if the acupuncture will help my cat Sparky get his appetite back, but am willing to do whatever it takes. That being said, he is grumpy because he does not feel well, but all the girls there are calm, lovely and considerate, I appreciate them for using extra care and patience with him. He seems at ease there and calm enough to let them help him. If this works you can bet I will be back here to praise them. read more

Very disappointing experience. I found them to be a complete and utter disappointment. They don't live up to their reputation. There is an upfront fee of no value or worth. I should have just gone to the regular vet who offers the same services. read more

From the girl who greeted me and my baby Mandy to the doctor, total empathy, sincere empathy. My baby has cancer and it is difficult for me to deal with it, but they are helping a lot. Attitude and love are very important. I felt both from everyone. Thank you! read more

My 14 year old Shih Tzu had started limping and would sometimes cry out in pain. I had taken him numerous times to the vet, where they couldn't do much beyond pain meds. I brought him in to Healing Paws and Dr Jessie after a neighbor commented how much acupuncture had helped a friend's dog. The staff was wonderful and after the first acupuncture treatment, my dog Fred was acting like a puppy, running around, with seemingly no more pain. He continues to be a happy healthy pain free dog, with some follow up treatments. I am amazed at how treatments have helped him without increasingly high dosages of meds. read more

Dr. Jessie has LITERALLY given my bunny her life back. When we first met, Dr. Jessie did research on a wheelchair for my baby. Just a few months later, not only is my bunny not in a wheelchair, she is doing things I thought she would never be able to do again. Dr. Jessie's integrity, humanity, selflessness and professionalism are beyond amazing. read more

Healing Paws Center is absolutely amazing!! I brought my 8 year old dog to Dr. Jessie as she was having trouble walking and seemed to be in immense pain on certain days. She listened very carefully as I explained my dog's health/medical history and current condition and understood that I wanted to treat my dog holistically as much as possible. When my dog arrived at Healing Paws Center she ran into the practice, where she usually is trembling and hiding behind my legs at my regular vet's office. We have now been seeing Dr Jessie on a regular basis for acupuncture and herbal therapy and my dog is now walking with ease (and even running at times). I've also noticed a vast increase in her overall energy level. I cannot thank Dr Jessie enough for her amazing work and recommend her practice to all pet owners! read more

After an initial consultation it was agreed to get a package of treatments where it will be five appointments for $80.0 and the sixth free. We also agreed with dr Jessie that I will pay at each session. At the first session of acupuncture, dr Jessie came in with laser equipment, and after the acupuncture session offered to do the laser for extra $25.00 to which I was not prepared. When I called the office later on to ask for clarification of what exactly do I get for each session, I was told that it was a misunderstanding and a follow up email detailed the exact treatments for each session. So far so good. Except that every time we came for a session my dog slipped on the slippery floor. Don't get me wrong, the clinic is well designed and tastefully decorated and set up, but not for dogs that have walking issues. Having a thin carpet to walk on is not conducive to animals that have waking issues. By the third session I refused to walk my dog to the scale to get weighed in because she would slip and flat out on the slippery floor. By the end of the fifth session when I was at the front desk and wanted to make the next appointment, I mentioned to the vet tech that the next one will be the free one. She said no, since I did not buy the package. I did not want to get into an argument with her at that time. I called and told her that it was agreed with dr Jessie the term of our agreement and still she said that I was wrong. Bad business practice. At that point I told her that she will never see me or my dog at her facility. About an hour later dr Jessie called and claimed another misunderstanding. Considering that they are all computerized and should know what's going on kind of dismiss the misunderstandings that kept happening. I did not want to accept her apologies considering that the situation should not have happened in the first place. Her receptionist/ vet tech was out of line. I did not come back and waited for a while till I cool down completely before I post this review. I think it's a money trap and I don't think her treatments helped my dog at all. read more

I called and spoke with Nicole who was very pleasant. My dog had been in therapy with another therapist for sometime I certainly know how beneficial it can be however we are at the point were I can no longer lift my girl in and out of my truck and therapist is moving away and I told her all of this HP is nearby and I could have someone help me lift dog in and out of truck I called to see if they would be able to help me fit harness that snaps into walk-in wheels cart for dogs Nicole quoted a price of $75.00 to fit harness but said she needed to check with Dr. who wasn't there she would get back to me. She called back two days later and told me they could only do fitting if I agreed to a consultation with Dr. J on the benefits of therapy and that would be $120. and another $75.00 to fit harness. I said I needed to think about it. I called back the following day got answering machine left message I will pay the $195.00 please call me back with first available appointment. That was a week ago never heard back from anyone. Not a very good way to do business and if your reading the reviews someone else complained about consult also. read more

Very knowledgeable ,compassionate , down to earth staff. I appreciate that they treat my pet as if he were their own & listen to and address all of my concerns & questions. read more

I'd like to start by saying Dr. Jessie was amazing and Very thorough, she great with my boxer and asked all The right questions. The negative is that I waited 20-25 min in a room, saw her for 20-25 min after it was stated multiple times it was a 45min to an hour appointment. After she left I waited another 10-15 min for the manager to present me with prices. I have had no issues with the prices, other than the consult charge. The facility had no visible patients at the time. I was charged 120$ for a 20-25 min consult. I expressed my concern with the price and the manager was "on the phone" when I asked to speak to her. I did like the presence of dog beds with fresh towels on the beds, I didn't like the vet tech walking in and out of my room While waiting for combined 30 min all together, he has a bum leg and getting up and down for a guy grabbing equipment was very unnecessary. I drove 50 min each way in traffic to get here only to wait longer than I was actually seen. I hope this review helps you in your decision. Also there was a very big Miss Communication of prices over the phone. This may be my fault but it happened, and partially was the reason I made the drive. read more

I'm very impressed with the holistic nature of this practice which includes acupuncture, nutritional therapy, vitamins, Chinese herbs and physical therapy. I'm excited to start working towards better health for my kitty with Dr Jesse. Whats not to love about a doctor who will get down on the floor with you and your kitty for a consultation! read more