Diane Kunkle, CVT, CCRP
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In 2009, Diane Kunkle opened Paws Aquatics, an indoor swimming pool for dogs that provides physical therapy, swim training, exercise and fun. A licensed veterinary technician, she spent most of her career in California working as a tech and a manager for an emergency and critical care facility in the Bay Area. Diane successfully completed a course of study and earned a certificate in Canine Aquatic Rehabilitation from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute; training that is only offered to Veterinarians, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and Certified Physical Therapists. In December 2014, Diane completed courses through the University of Tennessee to become certified as a Canine Rehab Practitioner with emphasis on use of underwater treadmill.
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Julie A. Thomas, Ph.D.
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In 2010, Julie Thomas opened Doggie Paddle Canine Therapeutic Swimming and Exercise. After successful careers as an educator, biomedical communications producer/manager, technical training project manager and technical writer, Julie decided that her true passion was working with dogs, especially senior dogs, in a wellness centered environment. Her doctoral studies centered on Adult Learning, Organizational Communication and Gerontology. Studying the “aging” process in humans, such as the age related patterns of physical and emotional changes have been instrumental in her success with senior dogs, as well as providing information and support to their owners. The transition from high tech to working with animals began with completing courses in Small Animal Massage at NW School of Animal Massage. After discovering the field of canine water therapy, Julie, a life-long swimmer and swim coach, researched, enrolled in, and completed courses in Canine Water Therapy at La Paw Spa.
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