WELLNESS
Building on EXISTING EXCELLENCE By Tamra Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness :: Photography by Kelsey Grudle
I started working at beautiful Cordillera Ranch in October of 2020, landing my dream job during the most unlikely time to gain such luck and blessings. Since my arrival, I have been warmly welcomed by the Club’s wonderful members. Cordillera Ranch is such an amazing place to live and play. What else could I add? I decided to work with this perfection and build programming into what already works with the clientele. Many members want a great workout, so we offer classes that are designed to challenge each person in all facets of physical activity: strength building, stretching, cardio and sports-specific training.
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For the Golf program, I was recently TPI certified in an effort to complement my functional style of training. I plan to further my certification and make our members stronger, less injury prone and mentally ready for every match and tournament that comes their way. Katie Dillard at the Golf Club teamed with me to have a TPI Assessment Clinic. This helped members with their Swing Connection, and many that I have worked with have reaped the benefits of what they have learned already. They look better, play better and best of all — FEEL BETTER after 18 holes. Diane Pfeiffer appreciates her needs being met for strength, flexibility and golf goals. Diane stated, “Tamra is excellent at deciding your fitness level and challenging you to be the best you can be according to wherever you are in your fitness journey.” Phil Pfeiffer feels like he moves better, plays stronger and has gained flexibility. Susie Moseley says that her fitness journey has improved by starting on a program that had her fitness capa-
