ACT Now Hydrotherapy

About ACT Now Hydrotherapy

Aquatic Canine Therapy LTD (ACT Now) is situated in Newbury. All of the Hydrotherapists are trained to ABC Level 3 Certificate in Small Animals. We are members of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association which means that the centre must operate to high standards in an areas, this also means that Insurance companies may pay for treatment under the complementary health section of the Pet Insurance policy. We are just a short drive from Reading, Basingstoke and other surrounding areas.

We use an Aquatic treadmill which allows us to view the movement of the dog from all sides. We can also get into the treadmill if the dog requires more support that can be provided from holding the safety harness from above.

Prior to your dog going into the treadmill we will shower them to remove any dirt or debris and post session we will shower and then towel dry your dog to remove as much water as possible. We do have use of a blow dryer if your dog is happy with it.

All Hydrotherapists are fully trained and all certificates are available for inspection in the centre. Please feel free to pop in to see our centre and to discuss our qualifications and what being a member of the CHA guarantees you as a customer.

Michelle Silvester CertSocSci - Owner, Director and Hydrotherapist. With a distinction Diploma in Animal Care (SAC DIP). Michelle qualified as a Hydrotherapist at Hawksmoor Animal Rehabilitation Centre and is ABC Nationally accredited in Hydrotherapy for small animals having completed the Introduction to Hydrotherapy, Anatomy, Physiolology and Clinical Conditions, Canine Elbow and Hip Dysplasia and Canine Cruciate and Patella Disease distance learning. She is also trained in Canine and Feline First Aid and is a member of NARP and BVNA. Recently, Michelle became one of the first Hydrotherapists in the UK to Qualify to Diploma level in Hydrotherapy!

Lois Vizer is a Hydrotherapist of ACT Now. She has completed a National Diploma in Animal Management (at Sparsholt College in Winchester) to a triple Distinction level. Lois gained experience working in Canine Hydrotherapy at a previous centre. She then went on to fully qualify at Greyfriars in April '11, gaining certificates in Canine First Aid, Pool Water Management, Canine Anatomy and Physiology, Understanding Orthopaedic and Spinal conditions and Hydrotherapy theory and practice. In January '12 she qualified in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy at Hawksmoor and in May '12 Lois attended the Greyfriars Top Up To Level 3 course in which she passed and is now an ABC Nationally accredited Hydrotherapist for small animals. She's also a member of BVNA and qualified to Diploma in Small Animal Hydrotherapy in 2016.