Life began for Vida when its founders Karen Humphries and Tracy Williams wowed a panel of judges to triumph in a unique contest hosted by the Warrington Business Centre.

The competition aimed to find ‘Business Leaders of the Future’. In winning, Karen and Tracy were dubbed the towns ‘Most Promising Entrepreneurs’.

Both Karen and Tracy’s passionate belief in the Vida concept is evident to all who meet them. Their ultimate aim is to help people relax and enjoy their busy lives. Promoting good health and a work-life balance

Karen Humphries has spent many years in the commercial world, working at senior management level and has seen the effects that 'bad stress' can have on performance and attendance amongst valued staff.

She decided to study holistic therapies and counselling so that she could do something positive to make a difference to the lives of others. Karen has VTCT Diplomas in holistic therapies which include Aromatherapy, Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Holistic Facials. She is also a qualified practitioner in Reiki, Colour therapy and Hopi Ear Candling. Karen is a gold medal award winner in Aromatherapy.

Tracy Williams has spent many years in the health and fitness industry as a Fitness Instructor, it was whilst working on the cruise ships that she experienced massage and decided this was something she would like to do.

She qualifed with VTCT in Body Massage in Colchester Essex. Tracy then went on to complete the Full Level 3 Holistic Therapy Diploma, which covers Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Holistic Facial. Tracy is also a practitioner of Indian Head and Thermal Auricular Therapy. Most recently, Tracy has completed her Freestyle Fitness Yoga training and plans to incorporate this into Vida.