Today we’d like to introduce you to Chris Rech.
Hi Chris, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My journey to founding R5 Wellness has been deeply rooted in family, community, and a passion for helping others thrive. I’ve been married to my incredible wife Jamie for 24 years, and we’ve raised our three amazing children—Cody (23), Taylor (21), and Jace (14)—right here in Alpharetta since 2002. My career began in a family business, working alongside my father and brother in the Point of Sale industry for 12 years. From there, we opened a car wash in Alpharetta, which we proudly operated for 14 years until selling it in 2021. Throughout that time, I’ve remained deeply involved in our community, coaching youth football every year since we moved here, and baseball from 2005 to 2023. Coaching has been one of my greatest joys—teaching kids not just the game, but life lessons in teamwork, sportsmanship, and character. That same passion for development and support is what led us to open R5 Wellness—a family-owned recovery center focused on helping people feel their best. Whether it’s reducing pain and inflammation, improving sleep and mental focus, or helping athletes reach peak performance, our goal is to serve anyone looking to live a healthier, more active life. With one child who played Division 1 baseball until injuries forced a medical retirement, and another who is entering her senior year as a collegiate gymnast at the University of Maryland, we understand firsthand the importance of recovery and injury prevention. R5 Wellness is a natural extension of my coaching journey—just in a new arena where we empower individuals of all ages and abilities to perform at their best and feel great doing it.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Has it been a smooth road? I’m not sure any journey in starting a new business ever is—especially when you’re building something that many people are still learning about. The biggest challenge by far has been awareness. A business like ours thrives on word of mouth, and there’s a real education component involved. People need to hear how incredible they feel after a session—how they’re more alert and focused during the day, how they sleep better at night, how they recover faster and even prevent injuries. Most people don’t realize that these modalities don’t just help you bounce back, they help you stay well, feel stronger, and live more energized, productive lives. One of the biggest hurdles has been helping people step out of their comfort zone—especially with something like cold plunging. But once they try it, they get it. It becomes as essential as going to the gym or getting in a good workout. Personally, cold plunging has changed my life. I started doing it for the physical benefits, but now I rely on it just as much for the mental clarity, stress relief, and overall resilience it gives me. That’s the kind of transformation we want everyone to experience—and why we keep pushing forward through the challenges.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
R5 Wellness is a family-owned recovery and wellness center built on the belief that everyone—athletes and everyday individuals alike—deserves to feel and function at their best. We specialize in science-backed recovery modalities including cold plunges, infrared saunas, red light therapy, PEMF therapy, and compression therapy. These therapies are clinically supported to reduce pain and inflammation, improve mental clarity, enhance sleep quality, and promote faster recovery and overall well-being. What truly sets us apart is not only our genuine, community-first approach—but also our commitment to accessibility. We’re proud to be one of the most affordable wellness centers in the area, offering truly unlimited visits for our members. Our philosophy is simple: your wellness shouldn’t come with restrictions. We want you to use what you need, when you need it, so you can feel your best every day. We’ve created a welcoming, supportive space that serves everyone from professional athletes to parents, weekend warriors, and anyone looking to live a more active, pain-free life. Brand-wise, we’re most proud of the culture we’ve built—centered around care, performance, and long-term health. At R5 Wellness, you’re not just a client—you’re part of a community that’s here to help you recharge, recover, restore rejuvenate and rehab (R5).
So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
What matters most to us is making a real, lasting impact in people’s lives by helping them feel better, move better, and live better. We believe that everyone deserves access to effective, science-backed wellness tools without the barriers of high cost or limited access. That’s why we’ve built R5 Wellness around a model that puts people first. We care deeply about creating a space where people feel supported, not rushed or restricted. Whether it’s helping an athlete recover and stay in the game, or helping a parent wake up with less pain and more energy, it all comes down to helping people live with more strength, clarity, and confidence. That’s what drives us every day.
Pricing:
- $179 Unlimited Membership
- 50% off spouse
- $99 Unlimited Student Membership
- $25 First visit to try all modalities
- $129 Unlimited Contrast Therapy (Infrared Sauna and Cold plunge)
- Packages of 5 and 10 available also
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.r5wellness.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r5_wellness/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557063023317
- Twitter: https://x.com/R5Wellness
Image Credits
Meeks Pro Media
