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
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.
RHIANNON THOROGOOD – Qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist
QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED:
Level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Hydrotherapy
Level 4 Diploma in Small Animal Hydrotherapy
Master’s in Veterinary Physiotherapy
Rhiannon is a Qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist and Canine Therapist, graduating from Writtle University in 2022 and completing her further qualifications in Hydrotherapy.
Rhiannon has always known she wanted to work in a career helping animals become and remain as comfortable and happy as possible, this translated well into her degree as this provided her with the skills to be able to achieve this.
Rhiannon has worked in practice since graduating and has enjoyed meeting a variety of dogs with a variety of different conditions. She also has a variety of animals herself including cats, a black Labrador, and a horse, so feel free to chat to her about all your wonderful pets.
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.
JORDAN THOMAS – Vet Physiotherapist, Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy
JASMIN DEE – MCHA (STU) – Trainee Canine Hydrotherapist
Qualified – Massage Therapist & Laser Therapist
BSc in Animal Therapy from Writtle University
Jasmin is currently studying with Writtle University to gain her qualification in Canine Hydrotherapy, she hopes to compete this by the end of September 2024. She is working full time at Splash Paws alongside our team, gaining a huge amount of hands on practical experience.
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.
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.