Our work at Barkers k9 Hydro-Physio would not be possible without my incredible team. Every single member of staff shares the same unshakable passion for helping your dogs on their recovery journey. they don’t just provide therapy—They provide hope. They are there for every struggle, every breakthrough, and every triumphant moment as your dog finds its best self again.

Joanne Barker

– Owner/Founder

Current Team Member
Hannah Towers
Veterinary Physiotherapist MSc, MScVP (RAMP) and L3 Canine Hydrotherapist (ICH) (NARCH) With level 4 advanced canine aqautic treadmill techniques

Veterinary Physiotherapist MSc, MScVP and L3 Canine Hydrotherapist with level 4 advanced canine aquatic treadmill techniques

Current Team Member
Klaudia Jaskiewicz
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapist, (MIRVAP) Level 3 canine Hydrotherapist with level 4 advanced canine aquatic treadmill techniques (ICH) (NARCH)

I was born in Poland, where my love for animals first began, and this passion led me to pursue a career in animal care. I graduated from ARU Writtle University in 2023 and since then I have been running my physiotherapy business along side working at a dog day care and now canine hydrotherapy. The most rewarding part of my work is witnessing the positive changes in their recovery, as they grow stronger and healthier with each session.

Current Team Member
Joanne Barker – Owner/Founder
Owner/Founder | Batchelors degree in education, Qualified Canine Hydrotherapist, Canine First aid trainer, Canine hydrotherapy tutor & assessor

Barkers K9 Hydro-Physio was born from a deeply personal journey. Having become disabled myself in 2020, I discovered first-hand the incredible benefits of hydrotherapy and physiotherapy. It was a game-changer for me, and I knew I wanted to bring that same healing power to dogs in need.

I had previously spent a life time working and rehabilitating horses and ponies suffering with the debilitating condition – laminitis.  Sadly working with horses is no longer an option for me, and I decided to turn my passion for animals towards helping dogs.  I absolutely love watching the improvement in all of our dogs physical and mental wellbeing. 

Former Team Member
Alice Douglas
Veterinary Physiotherapist BSc(Hons), MScVP, L3 Canine Hydrotherapist, L4 Aquatic Treadmill, MIRVAP(VP)(ICH)
Former Team Member
Holly Chiles 
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy

I graduated from university in 2022 with a intergrated masters in veterinary physiotherapy. Since then I have held a number of positions in the canine rehabilitation industry alongside running my own veterinary physiotherapy business.

My main interest is in post operative rehabilitation and I love seeing the progress made from early post op care to seeing the new lease of life surgery and rehabilitation offers animals.