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

 

Alana Woods BSc (Hons) Animal Management  MCHA – Qualified Hydrotherapist

QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED:

 Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy

Diploma in Canine Nutrition 

Alana joined the Splash Paws team in March 2015 after completing her Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy in January 2015. She has previously worked with dogs for five years in a kennel and rescue environment, so brings a lot of canine handling and rescue experience to the team.  Alana also works closely with the Canine Hydrotherapy Association as a Committee Member.

Accredited courses completed as part of L3 Qualification:

  • First Aid for Hydrotherapy
  • Canine Anatomy & Physiology
  • Water Management for Hydrotherapy
  • Understanding Orthopaedic Conditions
  • Understanding Spinal Conditions
  • Hydrotherapy Theory & Practice Module 1&2
  • Underwater Treadmill Therapy
  • Advanced Aquatic Treadmill

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

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.