Tamara Wiper, owner of A Theory in Motion, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Ecology from U.C. Irvine, although it was her years of dance training and love of sports that led her to the fitness industry. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the Physical Mind Institute and D.K. Body Balancing, and has studied with Rael Isacowitz of Body Arts and Science International (BASI). Teaching since 2000, Tamara is most interested in the therapeutic and postural applications of the work and strives to remain faithful to the teachings of Joseph Pilates.

Known for her well-trained eye and attention to detail, Tamara believes that since no two bodies are the same, programs must be customized to ensure that clients achieve maximum results. Through her instruction, which emphasizes body awareness and functional movement, clients learn a new found respect for their bodies while overcoming perceived limitations.  Tamara maintains that learning is crucial to being a quality instructor.  She regularly attends continuing education courses and participates in her own personal exploration of Pilates through private sessions and mat work.