19/35 Five Islands Road, Port Kembla New South Wales 2505, Australia
02 4244 4443 Mob: 0401 873 554
About Us
Our passionate Directors Allison and Catherine are trained and qualified in every aspect of hydrotherapy.
We are Certified Canine Hydrotherapist Practitioners and are registered with approved regulatory body Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association- ACRA. This means we work to the highest ethical and care standards.
Allison has a background as a human phlebotomist and is a life long dog owner, Catherine a professional firefighter with a history of animal rescue and a passion for special needs animals.
Friends for nearly two decades a conversation about the lack of animal hydrotherapy in the Illawarra at the time gave birth to the beginnings of Water Walkies.
Allison is a fur mum to Storm the German Shepherd and Skeeta the Australian Terrier.
Catherine is fur mum to Ava and TJ (deaf) the Great Danes, Cats George, Zoidberg (deaf and has cerebellar hyperplasia) Haze and Sam and one not so 'mini' 15 year old pig called Mr Darcy.
Both Allison and Catherine hold Certificates in Canine Hydrotherapy from the Canine Health and Well Being Academy and were fortunate to have completed work placement with well respected Dogs in Motion Canine Rehabilitation Clinic in Melbourne .
With a desire to learn more in 2019, we completed an internship with world renown Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation & Hydrotherapy Referrals in Guildford United Kingdom. Greyfriars was established in 2001, Many of the UK's leading orthopaedic and neurology veterinary specialists refer to them. The knowledge, hands on experience and friendship that we took away from there was invaluable.
In addition we hold certificates in canine massage and certificates in both animal and human first aid.
Our team includes Jess our dog trainer/whisperer extraordinaire and a qualified Vet Nurse. Jess is fur mum to Alannah the German Shepherd. Narelle our dog treat and dog robe maker is currently completing her Hydrotherpy Certificate. Narelle is also a professional firefighter and fur mum to Koda the German Short Haired Pointer and budgie Sooty. Sarah who is juggling a human Psychology Degree with her Hydrotherapy Certificate. Sarah also has a long history of living with special needs animals.
All Water Walkies members complete continuing professional development learning monthly through an International online learning platform for Veterinary Rehabilitation Professionals.
Our Team
Allison
Catherine
Catherine
Catherine
Catherine
Catherine
Narelle
Catherine
Narelle
Sarah
Sarah
Narelle
Jess
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