Meet The Team
Please meet our fabulous team below, they are fully qualified and registered with the Canine Hydrotherapy Association UK. We are a vet referral only centre and offer gold standard therapy at the Ribble Valleys finest.
Steven Maney
Managing Director
Steve has been opening and building canine businesses for over 12 years, he qualified as a Canine Hydrotherapist in 2012, since then he has personally rehabilitated over one thousand dogs from all over the North West. Steve was also a dog groomer for 5 years and runs the business development workshops for the Hydro and Groom School students.
Poppy Maney ICMG
Director / Head Groom School Tutor
After a flourishing musical theater career in London, Poppy and her husband Steve decided to take the leap and re-train for a career surrounded by dogs. Their first business opened in 2006 and through sheer hard work and passion the pair eventually could invest and build the largest Specialist Canine Centre in the North of England.
Laura Middleton MCHA
Hydro Therapist / K Laser Therapist
My name is Laura Middleton, I am a qualified canine hydrotherapist and Klaser therapist, I’ve been with the Canine Health & Hydro team for 16 months and I am a member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association. I have worked with animals since the age of 14 in kennels, rescue centres, groomers and some dog walking in between. I did a lot of practical work with animals whilst studying for my degree in Animal Science & Welfare which I have had now for 18 months. I have two dogs of my own (Buster the Siberian Husky and Messi the Cavapoo) that I spend a lot of my spare time with, but also have grown up with animals my whole life. There is nothing quite like helping all of the dogs at Canine Health & Hydro throughout their recovery, assisting owners in the rehabilitation and watching the growth and confidence blossom with each individual
Holly Marklew MCHA
Hydro Therapist / K Laser Therapist
My name is Holly Marklew, I’ve been a qualified canine hydrotherapist for 4 years and this year I got my Klaser qualification. I’ve been with Canine Health and Hydro since May 2021. I remember always having a love for animals, especially dogs. When I was growing up I’d always be found cuddled up with our family dog Badger the labrador and since then I’ve been hooked! When I’m not helping your dogs get back onto their paws I’m usually out and about with my own two, Sky the lurcher and Pan the lab. Being a hydrotherapist is one of the most rewarding jobs and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Megan Berry MCHA
Hydro Therapist / K Laser Therapist
Hello! I’m Megan Berry and I am a qualified Canine Hydrotherapist and K-Laser therapist. Since June 2021, I have been part of the team at Canine Health and Hydro and am registered with the Canine Hydrotherapy Association. Growing up you would always find me wherever any animal was and ever since I was little I have known that I would work with them. Now you can either find me in the pool, on the farm or with my 2 dogs, Pudding and Fly. Whilst completing an Extended diploma in Animal management I was introduced to Hydrotherapy and since then have never looked back. Being able to help the dogs is not just a job but a love and passion and that is why I am proud and honoured to be able to help give your furry friends a better quality of life.
Miranda Bower IMSc VP MCHA
Level 7 Physiotherapist / Hydrotherapist / K-Laser Therapist
Hello! I’m Miranda Bower IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapist, also a level 3 Canine Hydrotherapist and K Laser therapist. My life has always been around animals, living and working on our family farm since a young age. This kickstarted my drive to work with animals to better their quality of life. Alongside my animal passion I had a highly competitive swimming career, this sparked my interest in prehabilitation and rehabilitation, and this is when I knew I wanted to become a Veterinary Physiotherapist. After years of dedicating my studies, I graduated from Writtle University College with my Level 7 integrated Masters degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy in 2022. From then i have successfully set up my own business treating both horses and dogs across the North West. I wanted to combine my keen interest for hydrotherapy and my love of physiotherapy as well as my experience and knowledge as a multi disciplined therapist, I joined Canine Health and Hydro at the start of 2024 where I hope to make some great memories and differences being part of this amazing team!
Kerry Gowen
Head Receptionist
In past roles Kerry maintained websites and social media platforms, before moving back to her true love of animals here at Canine Health and Hydro. Her position now consists of looking after all our fabulous “human / owner” clients helping their rehabilitation journeys and making things simple with regards to bookings, payments, re books and calls. Kerry
Nicola Rutland
Cannot describe how wonderful Ruth was with our 6 month old bulldog Maggie in her first fun session..very impressive, friendly and full of knowledge. Highly recommended.. Maggie loved the session and we loved watching her.
Thanks Ruth and all the team.
