Wellness Program, Fitness and Beauty FAQ's!

TAMAR

Why should I choose TAMAR rather than other companies ?

My sister and I have a passion for fitness and wellness.

Our knowledge has been developed over many years, initially as a hobby, and then formal qualifications, working skills and a way of life.

Both of us research new knowledge every day and we focus on identifying, developing and using methods that deliver results with unbeatable value.

We work as a full time team with our clients to make a real difference to their lives and we can make a real difference to yours too.

Personal Trainer

Why should I use a Personal Trainer ?

Everyone has different reasons for using a Personal Trainer and it depends on your circumstances.

Some people view a Personal Trainer as a friend that can coach them to initiate changes in their lifestyle. These changes may be necessary for health or simply the desire for a better quality of life. For example, to overcome obesity, improve your posture, look and feel younger or improve your golf fitness and performance.

Others may view a series of personal training appointments as a fitness course in which they can learn how to improve their results in the gym or in a particular sport.

Finally, some people may feel the need for help in maintaining changes in their lifestyle. For example, the Personal Trainer becomes a longer term coach to safely ensure larger weight losses over an extended period of time or a sports coach to help an athlete stay at the top of their game.

What does a Personal Trainer appointment involve ?

Unlike a gym visit every Personal Trainer appointment is directly tailored to your needs and totally focused on your fitness goals. It is time reserved just for you. You can choose the location, whether it be on the beach, in a park, at your home or at my home. I provide you with tailored and adaptive exercise programs. They can change with every appointment (if necessary) based on your feedback and a range of objective measures (e.g. fat percentage, waist size).

Every exercise program consists of functional exercises using specialised fitness equipment that improves one or more of the following: muscular strength and endurance, body toning, cardiovascular efficiency, flexibility, balance, body alignment (e.g. proprioception) and posture.

During and between appointments I provide ongoing motivation and lifestyle advice to meet your goals faster by implementing changes in your daily life (e.g. at home fitness exercises, diet changes).

Is a Personal Trainer more expensive than joining a gym ?

A Personal Trainer can be but not always (see our special offers) and personal training can not be compared to gym membership.

Gym membership is intended to be an ongoing and open ended activity without an end date.

Personal training is more like a project with specific goals and a specific timeframe. Its value lies in achieving the results you want for a fixed cost in a specific length of time using state of the art knowledge, equipment and one on one full time Personal Trainer coaching.

On completion you will have the knowledge to maintain your results for the rest of your life using whatever fitness methods you chose to use (e.g. having a more active lifestyle or joining a gym).

Wellness Programs

Why detox?

A detox is a way to help assist the body to release the toxins that it has to deal with every day; from the foods we eat, the air we breathe to the products we put on our bodies. Toxins are eliminated from the body by the skin, bowels, kidneys and lungs. The body is designed to do this but when some of the organs start to become stressed from a toxic overload the results begin to show in the body.

There may be a wide variety of symptoms such as: aches & pains, allergies, angina, anxiety, backache, bad breath, blackheads & white heads, bleeding gums, blocked sinuses, blotchy skin, catarrh, cellulite, constant colds or infections, constipation, coughs, dark circles under the eyes, depression, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, flatulence & burping, frequent mood swings, furred tongue, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, itchy red eyes, joint pain, nausea, puffiness/water retention, runny nose, skin rashes, sore throat, spots, streaming nose/constant sneezing, strong-smelling urine and tiredness.

Quite a surprising list! A detox will not only treat these symptoms but it will leave you feeling full of energy and ready to face whatever life has to throw at you. You will not be disappointed with the results.

Why use herbal products?

When we have an imbalance in the body it produces an illness with symptoms. When these symptoms annoy us enough we seek a solution, usually from a doctor or pharmacist. Over the counter or prescription medicine works at treating the symptoms but doesn't usually treat the ‘root cause', so the problem can and usually does reoccur.

Herbal medicine on the other hand treats the ‘root cause' of the problem, so that the symptoms will naturally clear themselves. This way the problem doesn't usually reoccur. Let me give you the classic example of this: ECZEMA.

For anyone who has suffered from this debilitating disorder you will know what I am talking about. It starts with the symptom of intensely itchy skin. So you pop along to the chemist and buy some cream, this starts to ease the symptoms quickly. But after a short time they start to reappear and the cream doesn't work, so you pop along to the doctor who gives you a steroid based cream. Again the cream does its job for a while, but then stops. So the cycle of trying all the creams on the market starts! I know I have been there. Until eventually the doctor refers you to tests etc and you are told to avoid a hundred and one different things in the hope that it will work, if not they tell you to live with the condition!

Now lets look at it from a herbal point of view. Most skin conditions indicate a stressed liver and a congested body. So a detox would be in order followed by a liver cleansing and strengthening herbal remedy. This would also be backed up by general tonic herbs to help rebalance the body. Other areas of the body would be discussed such as digestive function, bowel movements, diet etc, so a whole picture can be drawn up about you as an individual and advice and treatments given to support the body. This process will effectively bring your body back to a healthy status quo which is symptom and root cause free! Now do you get the picture!

What are Dr Bach remedies and how can they help me?

Dr Edward Bach was a physician and homeopath that developed a system of healing based on 38 flower remedies. The remedies help you through illness by addressing the depression, anxiety, trauma and other emotional factors that often stop you from getting better. They can also be used in times of emotional stress to help prevent you from getting ill. The remedies can be used on new born babies up to adults and can also be used on animals and plants. They are a gentle, supportive but very effective healing system.

What is crystal healing and how can putting stones on me help me?

Crystal healing is a therapy which involves laying stones on various parts of the body to help bring balance to it. A detailed history is taken to find what problems you may be experiencing, then you will be asked to lay (fully clothed) on a therapy bed and covered with a blanket (to ensure you are warm!). Various crystals will be laid on the body, to help rebalance it.

Crystals contain the same energy frequency as us so are wonderful at rebalancing the body. Some clients feel no sensations; some feel heat, cold or a tingling sensation. The sensations feel wonderful and are not uncomfortable, you will leave either relaxed or full of energy. It will depend on what your body needs. It is a great therapy to get to the ‘root cause' of problems within our body and life! It works on the physical, mental and emotional sides of us.

What is Aura soma and how can it help me?

Aura soma is Colour Therapy for the soul, or simply put it is a way of finding out more about who we really are, why we are here and what we have to offer to the world. Four coloured bottles are chosen which reveal a wealth of knowledge about ourselves.

We all come here with a purpose but sometimes we can loose our way in life and become unsure what we should be doing, at other times we hit challenge after challenge and can't understand why and sometimes we try to find who we really are but can't quite seem to get there!

Well this is where Aura soma can help because the colours you choose are chosen from a soul level and are not just your favourite colours, so the bottles can give you a deep insight into yourself. The wealth of information given always astounds the client so why not give it a try to find out more about who you really are.

What is energy healing and how does it work?

Our bodies and in fact everything in the world is composed of energy. If you break everything down into its smallest components you would discover that we are all vibrating masses of energy. So when we become ill we are in fact out of balance energetically and this is where energy healing comes in because it helps to rebalance the body back to health again.

You will be asked to lie fully clothed on a therapy bed, covered with a blanket (to keep you warm) and asked to relax. I will either work on the body or slightly above it depending on the type of energy healing used. You will feel sensations of heat, cold, tingling or just a deep sense of relaxation. You will leave with a feeling of deep peace and vitality.

Anti ageing Products

How does the Galvanic Spa II pull dirt and debris from the skin?

Galvanic Spa II is a cosmetic instrument and everything that happens with the Galvanic Spa happens in the epidermis of the skin. During a Galvanic Spa II treatment the polarity of the direct current (positive or negative flow of electrons) pushes or repels charged molecules out of or into the epidermis as the instrument is gently moved across the skin. Dead skin cells and sebum have a negative charge, so application of a positive current expels ‘dirt and oil' from the skin. This treatment allows a deep pore cleansing.

Will the Galvanic Spa II instruments and products help increase firmness in the skin?

Galvanic Spa II system is a skin rejuvenation tool. It works by invigorating the epidermis and dermis with customised galvanic current and gentle ‘massaging action'. In the Galvanic Spa II pre-treatment and treatment facial gels, marigold extract, sea kelp, and vanilla soothe and condition the skin during the cleansing cycle and arginine, rose, sandalwood and jasmine rejuvenate and restore stressed skin during the treatment cycle.

Can I use the Galvanic Spa II system with other products?

No. The Galvanic Spa II system products are specially formulated to have charges that work synergistically with the galvanic current to ensure full delivery of the beneficial ingredients into the skin.

Why does the instrument beep every 20 seconds?

The Galvanic Spa II has been designed to be silent when in use, so the beeps are to let the user know it is working.

How firmly should I press with the Galvanic Spa II?

You should apply enough pressure to maintain constant contact with the skin but still be comfortable.

Are there any side effects from using the Galvanic Spa II daily?

Safety testing has been conducted on the Galvanic Spa II instrument and its companion products and it is safe when used as directed. There have been no adverse side effects reported. However, if you suffer from a medical condition it is always advisable to consult a doctor prior to starting any treatments.