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
Current Team Member
Veterinary Physiotherapist MSc, MScVP and L3 Canine Hydrotherapist
Current Team Member
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
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.
Current Team Member
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
Former Team Member
I qualified with a Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy from Writtle in 2021. I have grown up with animals and have busy life taking care of our horses and rescued German shorthaired pointers. Over the years I have competed to an international level, travelling all over Europe and as far as South Africa. Competing to a high level has meant I have experienced various problems with my horses, that required input from a physiotherapist.
In addition, over the years my dogs have also endured different injuries which have required both conservative and surgical rehabilitation, these various experiences have driven my keen interest in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
I have over 3 years’ experience working in this industry, before barkers I also worked in a professional rehabilitation centre. Working at Barkers enables me to work in an environment that I love, whilst rehabilitating and managing our clients specific needs.
Former Team Member
