Mark is also a qualified massage and manipulative therapist from the Midland School of Massage and Manipulative therapy and is also qualified in western medical acupuncture, or dry needling, as it is also known.
Mark originally obtained a sport and leisure related degree from Marjons in Plymouth, which lead to a lengthy career in the Fitness Industry. He developed his interest in sport and the problems associated with sport injuries while representing his college in swimming, squash and basketball.
Mark has also done some work with the media including, a personal appearance on Ch4 Street Wise programme (1988) and three interviews on Radio 5 Live (2002-04).