GRAHAM COOPER MCHA – Qualified Hydrotherapist & Owner

QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED:

Level 3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy for small animals

Level 3 Diploma in Hydrotherapy for small animals

Graham is the FIRST Canine Hydrotherapist in the UK to achieve an accredited Diploma from Hawksmoor

Accredited courses completed:

  • Introduction to Canine Hydrotherapy
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Clinical Conditions & Common Surgical Procedures
  • First Aid for small animals
  • Water Management
  • Principles and Practices for Hydrotherapy
  • Aquatic Treadmill Therapy
  • Underwater Treadmill Therapy
  • Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
  • Advanced Underwater Treadmill Treatment

Continued Professional Development:

  • Spinal Conditions in the Dog CPD
  • Understanding and Management of Arthritic Conditions in Hydrotherapy CPD
  • Disorders of The Canine Stifle Joint for Hydrotherapists (distance learning course)
  • Canine Elbow & Hip Dysplasia for Hydrotherapists (distance learning course)

Minimum 30 Hours of CPD per annum completed as part of the CHA Quality Standard

EMMY FIGG MCHA – Qualified Hydrotherapist, Massage Therapist & Laser Therapist

QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED:

BSc (Hons) in Canine Therapy (including Hydrotherapy, Massage, Laser Therapy) from Writtle University

Emmy has always had a passion for working with dogs and quickly found a love for canine rehabilitation. Emmy has a BSc (Hons) in Canine Therapy, including Hydrotherapy, Massage Therapy and Laser Therapy.

When not at work, Emmy competes in agility around the UK. Due to this she has a specialist interest in Canine Sports Medicine and Conditioning and its relation to rehabilitation.

KATIE COOPER  MCHA – Qualified Hydrotherapist, Trained Laser Therapist

QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED:

Level 3 Diploma in Canine Hydrotherapy

Katie has a level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Hydrotherapy and is trained in Laser Therapy.

Before hydrotherapy, she worked as a groom with horses for 10+ years on a stud but always dreamed of becoming a qualified hydrotherapist after doing it for work experience whilst in college.

She has a horse of her own which she enjoys going on adventures around the Kent countryside on and a massive soft spot for Dobermanns after growing up with them in my family home.

JASMIN DEE – MCHA (STU) – Qualified Canine Hydrotherapist

Qualified Massage Therapist & Laser Therapist

BSc in Animal Therapy from Writtle University

Jasmin studied at Writtle University to gain her qualification in Canine Hydrotherapy after she had already completed her Degree in Animal Therapy.

Jasmin has worked previously in the horse world as a groom and been a dog walker, giving her plenty of handling experience for her future career in hydrotherapy.

ELEANOR BRIDGES MSc

Veterinary Physiotherapist, Master’s Degree (Level 7) from ARU Writtle University

Ellie is our physiotherapist at Splash Paws.  She has a Master’s degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy after graduating from Writtle University.  Her next steps are gaining her qualification in canine hydrotherapy and canine kinesiology taping.

Ellie found her passion for helping animals after growing up around dogs and horses from the age of 6. She always knew that working with animals was what she wanted to do!

As a physiotherapist, Ellie deals with a lot of the dogs that are in the early stages following their surgeries. She has since taken a special interest in spinal cases and cruciate surgery dogs!

Ellie has her own dog named Lola, who is now an older girl at 11 years old. Because of this, Ellie has developed a special interest in caring for senior dogs, particularly those dealing with osteoarthritis.  In fact, Ellie loves dealing with all of the dogs at Splash Paws and can’t wait to see any dogs for treatment with her!

JULIE COOPER

ADMINISTRATION & OWNER

Julie is in charge of all the business administration for the hydrotherapy centre, organising the referrals and case histories from the veterinary surgeries on behalf of our clients.