AN OLYMPIC pole vaulter officially opened a new holistic treatment centre.

Nick Buckfield cut the ribbon to Fountain Therapies – a new treatment centre in Handcross that opened its doors to the public earlier this month.

The firm specialises in hypnotherapy, massage, reiki, crystal therapy, homeopathy and other holistic treatments and is welcoming new customers who want treatment for various ailments.

Nick, who is now a sports masseur and personal trainer, competed at three Commonwealth Games, three European Championships, five World Championships and is a double Olympian, competing in 1996 and 2004.