Beach Animal Rehabilitation Center Torrance, California

We have been taking our 6 year old Dachshund Oliver to BARC for a little over a year now. He was diagnosed with IVDD and had horrible bouts of pain that would reoccur every few months. Some of these episodes were extremely traumatic for us as they basically arose out of nowhere and really left us in a state of shock with no idea on what to do for our baby. I had heard from some other vets that acupuncture was very helpful for dachshunds with similar issues, that was how I initially discovered BARC as they offered this treatment. At our first appointment we discussed all of Oliver's daily habits, activity level, eating habits/diet, pain levels, movement et cetera. The one glaring characteristic was his eating habits, he would regularly skip meals, sometimes only eating a few bites of the dry food we were feeding him. We fed him ziwi peak dry food and many other dry food brands all to similar results, he just showed little interest in the food. His activity level was high, very playful, he moved well he just always had this eating habit of skipping meals and showing no interest in food. Dr. Voulgaris first advised we change his diet to Just Food For Dogs and try weekly acupuncture for pain. The change to JFFD made an IMMEDIATE difference. Oliver was now all of a sudden super food driven, he would finish every single meal, never skipping a meal. He still has never skipped a meal or not finished a meal to this day. This was such a stark change from his past eating habits. Oliver is a pretty nervous and shy dog so we were doubtful he would tolerate acupuncture but he handled it fine, first with us present, then later without us. We could not be happier with BARC, they have seriously changed our lives and helped Oliver regain a pain free life.

I take my senior (17.5yo) dog here every week, bc she deserves to be as comfortable as possible with whatever remaining time we have with her. The staffs here are wonderful and has taken good care of her. With all the sessions and supplements that were recommended after evaluations, I have noticed improvements. Not like "she has puppy energy again", but more peaceful, calm, regaining of some appetite, longer awake periods, and a little more mobility. Mind you, she still sleeps more than she walks, but my goal is to make sure she has quality life, and BARC is a regular part of it. PS. (A bit obvious, but I'm going to mention it anyway) I recommend that you research and make sure that you are able to afford their service. And if you decided to go regularly, I recommended getting the (10 session) package deal. It's not cheap, but amount is less than if you pay for 10 sessions one at a time.

Great group of knowledgeable, caring people. I highly recommend for your companion's rehab needs.

I would like to thank dr. Voulgaris for her loving and caring interaction with our beloved 13 yo border collie mix, Nina. Dr. Voulgaris did everything she could to help Nina and to guide us through her illness.

They have been very helpful with the rehab of our 9 year old Border terrier instead of having surgery for his torn ACL

Knowledgeable, confident and sensitive. Very helpful and positive experience.

They hurt my dog. She came out of their facility in severe pain. They told me to "ice" her when I got home. Told me over and over (6-7 1 hour sessions) that something was wrong with her FHO surgery. I took her back to her surgeon (who has 40 years experience) who checked her out and said she was fine. I took her back to BARC and they disagreed, and insisted something was wrong with her surgery. I took her back, again, to her surgeon and forwarded BARC's email explaining their concerns and and based on that, he opened her up, again, and guess what, NOTHING WAS WRONG! This place used to be good a couple years back. Seems like they grew too big, too fast. Too many different people working on your pets. No one takes responsibility when something like this happens. DON'T GO THERE! INCOMPETENT!

Great veterinarians and techs who seem to really live their clients.

I'd give a 10 star review if it was possible. My Milo has been coming here over a year. He's 14 with arthritis, gets physical therapy, underwater treadmill, and acupuncture. It's greatly reducing his pain and extending his life. The pic is only from 3 days ago. Wow. All of the employees are wonderful. He loves to go to BARC. I'm so grateful to have found this place. ❤❤❤

Do such wonderful things to get dogs playing again!

What a great place! Everyone treats my Violet like she is a queen (and of course, she is!). I am so glad we were referred here. My little bully with her subluxating patella is doing great!!!

They are so much professional. Especially, Amy, she is the one who made my baby walk. I am so happy because I could find this place and met them. My baby couldn't stand up and normal vet doc recommended to put her down... We tried them with last hope. And they made her walk. It took only 1 month. Just one month! You should try them before you gave up on your fur baby. I strongly recommend them. Thank you Amy and Docters and kindly staff!

Everyone at this facility has been awesome. Josh takes care of Bonnie and Clyde and pays close attention, Dr. Voulgaris is great with both of them. My gf convinced me that they are the best and I see that they their customer service. Kat, has been amazing with Bonnie and Clyde, she gives kisses and loves them as if they were their own. I would recommend anyone who wants an opportunity at rehab if surgery cant work.

Amy Kramers staff. obvious to know they all love animals and are educated in animal care .When people bring there pet's the pets feel comfortable I highy recommend BARC. for alll your pets needs.

The best in the business the really know how to help your pet .they treat your pet like like it there own

These people take such good care of my nervous dog. They never force him to do anything and always give him lots of love. We've only been for a initial assessment, two physical therapy sessions, and one acupuncture, but he's already moving around so much better.

The people here are so tuned into the animals. My boy fell asleep during treatment. The greeting you get when you walk in the door is so warm. The vet tech ...he is so kind to the dogs. The doctors are so understanding and they explain every step of the treatment. Laser, Acupuncture, Full Measures on the consultation! No skipping to save money and no BS.....I was recommended to another Dog Rehabilitation in Orange County and I regret that I bothered with them. This establishment and the staff here washed away that last experience at the place in OC and I now have hope again for Chase to recover faster! B.A.R.C gave me.homework to do at home and hands on instructions on how to massage Chase and stretch and ice him every night! LOVE THEM!!!

I love bringing my big guy Bruno to BARC. They take such good care of him and love on him so much. I trust them with my whole heart.

I would like to thank Dr. Amy for the AMAZING rehab work she has done with my 9 yr old Maltese! When I brought him in I was sure we were headed to knee surgery for a torn ACL. He was completely non-weight bearing on his back leg. He had really locked up his back leg to the point where we could not even test for a torn ACL. His front shoulder was also extremely tight and was sensitive to touch, from walking like a tripod and carrying additional stress because of the injury. After following her recommended protocol of physio, stretching and walking, he began his recovery. Now 6 months later, I am so happy that we have a resource like BARC as my boy is back to a happy, active pup! He is no longer sensitive to pets on his neck and back, and has regained his leg strength and is running and playing and can even go up the steps to the bed on his own! We have been parking the stroller as he likes to walk on his own now! The physio was well worth the $ !

Great place and friendly personal

I just want to start off by saying BARC has taught me so much. Don't think surgery is the only way, there is always other options, have patience you'll be surprised. My 3 year old boy suffered from a partial cruciate tear and was told he needed surgery, but luckily our vet suggested alternative healing and sent us to BARC. A month later with therapy we graduated! We are so grateful to have Dr. Amy and her facility located close by. We continue with underwater treadmill. My boy is Mr. Muscle Man he loves it, and I have noticed a difference with him from this. All the staff at BARC are lovely and are truly amazing at what they do. My boy is very happy and comfortable around each and every member of BARC, (which is very important to me). He enjoys coming here, we treat it like his gym! Everyone who helped out was encouraging, friendly and never rushed us. They let us stay by his side and showed me how to continue therapy at home. I can't explain how thankful and relieved I am (and Angelo is) with how much BARC has helped us get back on our feet and paws. A special thank you to Dr. Amy for introducing us to the tasty "juice" for a bit of calming time!

More places like this should exist. If you have a dog with any physical pain, you should immediately take them there. 75$ for 30 minutes of treatment is pricey but is worth it! I have been taking my senior Chihuahua with severe apinal issues for over a year now

They have been great here helping my dog walk better from an injury and arthritis. Plenty of treats and loves to keep the hard work a positive experience.

Our beloved boy Briggs (12 year old, 80 lb Labrador Retriever) had two surgeries for herniated disks. Two in his neck and two in his lower back. Beach Animal Rehabilitation Center (BARC) was recommended to us by his back surgeon, Dr. Wayne Berry from Southern California Veterinary Hospital. You couldn't ask for a better group of people to help with the rehabilitation of your pet. Everyone there is wonderful and treat you and your pet like family. Briggs worked with everyone there. He had acupuncture, laser therapy, physical therapy and water therapy. They are all top of their game at BARC. We have since recommended them to several friends, coworkers and dog rescues. If you are looking for top quality care by people who will love your pet as their own, this is the place to go. I just cannot say enough good things about them.

I came to the center with my doberman to assess some behavioral issues she has been having. We met with Dr. Deb and she was amazing with my dobie. She explained to me a plan of supplements and care to help my doberman with anxiety as well as frustration. What I loved most about our meeting was Dr. Deb explained the possibilities of WHY this behavior could be occurring and solutions to get to the root of the issue verses just prescribing medication to treat an issue. The best way I can explain it if you would go to a doctor with a headache, they would typically prescribe you tylenol etc, instead of possibly taking the time to figure out what is causing the headaches. Getting the tylenol is just a bandaid but not necessarily helping to prevent further headaches. I think figuring out the why is more important than treating the what and that is exactly the way Dr. Deb approached our meeting. I am very nervous about leaving my doberman anywhere. She has never boarded, gone to a daycare and I rarely leave her with anyone other than myself or close friends to take care of. After meeting with the staff at the center, I could see and experienced first hand their vast knowledge and understanding of animal behavior. My doberman gave subtle signs of being nervous during our initial exam, and they had such an ease with addressing her, catering to her and making her feel comfortable. I look forward to her appointments and the ease I have leaving her in their care is something I never thought I could experience after owning her for 7 1/2 years. The facility is filled with wonderful people like Dr Amy and the ENTIRE team. They are genuine, caring and down-to-earth and not to mention the center is beautiful, bright, clean and welcoming. I truly believe I found a gem when I stepped through the doors at Beach Animal Rehabilitation Center.

The most wonderful PT clinic/Rehab center ever!! I cannot say enough about this place - Dr. Kramer is the most compassionate, knowledgeable, loving, caring, intelligent, interactive and wise professional I’ve ever met!! She is the BEST PT EVER, and has been the catalyst for the many countless miracle recoveries that I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing first hand at this most amazing clinic! ALL of the PT Assistants, Veterinarians, Aides, and support Staff that work here are true hero’s in my eyes, and in my dog, Willow’s eyes as well! Willow went to BARC not being able to walk, struggling to even stand up, struggling to breathe, and not having control of her bladder. In the 2+ months that she has been receiving PT and acupuncture treatments there weekly, she has improved leaps and bounds and can now walk for over a block, is completely continent, and is breathing normally, sleeping normally, and is the happiest I’ve ever seen her! She is continuing to get stronger and build her endurance and we can’t thank the angels at BARC enough for enhancing Willow’s life, and in turn, brightening up our lives as well!