A couple who met in the army have swapped the military for massage, opening The Massage Company’s third franchised centre in High Wycombe.
Mark and Rachel Coldham met at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst in 2005, before both joined the Royal Artillery.
Mark then went on to spend time in programme management, working on projects including the London Olympic Games, before the pair decided to branch into the wellness industry.
The couple have ploughed around £500,000 into the new venture, which will create around 30 new jobs in the town.
Massage therapists working in the 13 room treatment centre have all graduated from The Massage Centre’s own intensive training programme.
Mark says: “Having been in the military where we need to be fit, both Rachel and I are keen runners and fairly healthy eaters with an overall enthusiasm for healthy living.
“We have also both suffered from sporting injuries in the past, so we understand first-hand the difference that regular, good quality massages can make - not just for sporting injuries, but to ease musculoskeletal problems and reduce stress and anxiety.”
The centre offers a range of Swedish, maternity, deep tissue and sports massages, with the emphasis on receiving regular massage for a happier and healthier lifestyle.