Allen has been a wellness geek for over a decade. In 2010, while studying mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech,  he decided to join the massage club, learning techniques and principles and giving out free massages to students during exam week. He discovered yoga and meditation soon afterwards, and has been practicing religiously ever since.  

Wellness remained important to him throughout his career flying KC-10 tankers for the U.S. Air Force. Long-haul flying taught him firsthand what sitting still does to a body. Neck and back pain sent him through a rotation of PT doctors, chiropractors and massage therapists...but true relief only came with the addition of real rest and recovery.

The next step was inevitable. Seeing the importance of taking care one's body, he started training at the Holistic Massage Training Institute in Baltimore in 2025. There he learned that heat, cold, and light are more than a passing fad; the evidence is strong that these therapies have a deep impact on health and well-being.  When the opportunity came to open an online store, the decision of what to sell was easy.  Meridian Home Spa was founded to bring wellness technology to people wherever they are, with no memberships, commutes, or quality issues.  It's time to take control of your health.