Samantha Woodward RCH
Owner & Hydrotherapist

Sam’s passion for Animal Rehabilitation developed during her 10 years working as a Qualified Veterinary Nurse.  After extensive research into the latest rehabilitation techniques, she found that only hydrotherapy was able to offer an effective and safe non-weight bearing form of exercise for Rehabilitation and Fitness.  Few people understand the true benefits of Hydrotherapy and it is a service that was not widely available so, in 2006, Sam started Dip Your Paws.  

Sam is a fully trained Hydrotherapist Registered with the leading UK bodies CHA and NARCH.  She is also fully trained in the art of Water Management and Canine First Aid, and holds a degree in Animal Science and Behavioural Studies.

Marie Castle

Marketing Manager & Hydrotherapy Assistant

Marie’s eldest Border Collie Holly, has severe Hip Dysplasia and Osteoarthritis and has been a customer of Dip Your Paws for 2 years.  She is passionate about animal welfare and the work of Dip Your Paws, and firmly believes that regular swimming is extending Holly’s quality of life.  Marie has a degree and a background in Marketing and also teaches English to foreign students.  

Nicola Fitzakerley

Hydrotherapy Assistant