
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 Diploma in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals
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

HANNAH GOWER MCHA – QUALIFIED HYDROTHERAPIST
QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED:
Hannah joined Splash Paws in March 2020 as a Trainee Hydrotherapist while training with Hawksmoor Hydrotherapy Training Centre, achieving her qualification in March 2021.
Hannah brings a massive amount of enthusiasm and love of dogs to the team. She has the benefit of having worked in the equine world, so already has a very good understanding of movement and gait analysis.

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.