Team

 

 

Barbara Houlding MScVetPhys; GradDipPhys; MCSP; FIRVAP

 

Barbara is the Principal Practitioner at K9 Hydro Services. As a Chartered Physiotherapist since 1982, she is a specialist small animal Veterinary Physiotherapist with full professional cover for all areas delivered by K9 Hydro Services.

 

She is Co-Course Director of the new Small Animal Rehabilitation Certificate (PGCert) accredited by the University of Nottingham and offered by the Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.

 

Barbara is a fellow of the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) and is an Accredited Clinical Educator awarded by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. She was awarded a Master of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 2002.

 

She is an international lecturer on all aspects of small animal rehabilitation and is a Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT).

 

 

 

Jess Gray MScVetPhys; BSc(Hons); MCSP

 

Jess is an experienced Chartered and Veterinary Physiotherapist who completed her post graduate studies at the Royal Veterinary College and was awarded a Master of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy.

 

Jess is a lecturer and clinical educator covering all aspects of small animal Veterinary Physiotherapy. She is an advanced canine aqua and hydrotherapist and runs specialist clinics at K9 Hydro Services.

 

She is a Category A member of ACPAT (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy) and an Assistant Examiner at the Royal Veterinary College. In her spare time she enjoys competing in triathlons, with her husband and young daughter being her greatest supporters.

 

 

 

Maria Johnston APDT

 

Maria is a lecturer and clinical educator on the water based and land based courses at K9 Hydro Services. She is an advanced canine aqua and hydrotherapist and one of the leading UK TTouch practitioners.

 

Maria is an experienced Canine Bodyworker and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She teaches and competes in agility at national level and has four border collies called Inka, Murphy, Oak and Pilot.

 

 

Maria runs a specialist TT clinic at K9 Hydro Services and jointly delivers the Agility Clinic with Barbara. Their clients include Natasha Wise and Reannes Flippin Heck (Dizzy) who are the twice FCI Medium World Agility Champions (2009 and 2010). Maria also provides a mobile agility clinic throughout the UK in association with K9 Hydro Services.

 

Maria and Barbara are the Agility World Championship GB Team Physios and are committed to all aspects of the health, care and rehabilitation of the high performance canine athlete.

 

 

Contact Canine Active Balance for more information.

 

 

 

Becki Simpson MScVetPhys; BSc(Hons); MCSP

 

 

Becki is a Chartered Physiotherapist and has completed her post graduate studies at the Royal Veterinary College, gaining the award of Master of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy.

 

She is a lecturer and clinical educator at K9 Hydro Services and is involved in delivering specialist clinics at the Centre.

 

Becki is multi-based across the UK and in her spare time she enjoys yoga, bodyjam and running.

 

Contact Cotswold K9 Therapy for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

Emma Strachan MScVetPhys; BSc(Hons); MCSP

 

 

Emma is a Chartered Physiotherapist and has completed her post graduate studies at the Royal Veterinary College, gaining the award of Master of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy.

 

As part of the K9 Hydro Services team, she is involved in delivering the clinical services at the Centre and runs the Home Visit Service for K9 Hydro.

 

Emma is a dual practitioner and also offers her own Equine Physiotherapy Service covering Suffolk and Norfolk.


In her spare time Emma enjoys horse riding and water skiing.

 

Contact Pro Vet Physio for more information.

 

 

 

Sylwia Walachnia

 

Sylwia is an experienced canine hydrotherapist and has joined the K9 Hydro Services team as a small animal rehab therapist assistant. She is involved in delivering the clinical services at the Centre.

 

 

 

Keith Martin Skingley GCGI; Cert Ed; MA (Teaching, Learning & Assessment)

 

Keith is an experienced adult and vocational educator offering support with training and curriculum design.

 

His experience of teaching, assessment and national external verification has enabled him to design and implement a wide range of new education and training programmes.

 

As a member of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors and through University and College work at Masters Level, he has been awarded Fellow of the Institute of Further Learning.

 

Keith is a family person who is based in the tranquil seaside town of Southwold in Suffolk and has a passion for cooking, cycling and sailing.

 

Email: keithskingley@btinternet.com