Hello. I’m Dr. Tallis Barker
In addition to the many articles and videos here on this website, I also provide more private and personalised support as a water fasting coach.
I’ve successfully guided over 900 hundred people from across the world through fasts of 3 to 40 days.
See the Testimonials below.
Although I coach fasts undertaken for numerous reasons (both physical and spiritual), I specialise in helping people heal from chronic illness such as:
- Long Covid
- Gut issues such as IBS, SIBO and ulcerative colitis
- Autoimmune issues such as allergies, asthma, chronic fatigue (CFS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Hormonal issues such as insulin resistance, adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism
- Fibroids, ovarian cysts and even cancer
Some people need accountability.
Some people need the security of working with an expert, especially when fasting to heal health problems.
You can find all sorts of answers on internet forums – but are they right for you?
Whatever your needs, I’m here to help hold the space for your fast and ensure that you’re safely getting the maximum benefits
– because experience proves that not all water fasting protocols are equal!
Testimonials:
I feel very lucky to have come across Tallis's website some time in 2021 and to have learned more about the benefits of water fasting. I have done two water fasts coached by him - a 12 day fast and a 20 day fast. I don't think I would have felt confident enough to complete these long fasts on my own, that have brought me so much healing. For the first 12 day fast (which took place 14 months ago) I had 4 months earlier come off an anti-depressant. The withdrawal side effects of the drug were still quite unpleasant and so I did the fast in the hopes of healing them. I'm happy to say I did not suffer from any withdrawal again after that. More recently I did a 20 day fast with Tallis guiding me. I did this long fast because I was diagnosed with a serious autoimmune condition 2.5 years ago. I have seen significant change in my body (and psyche) since, and I now have more energy and stamina throughout the day, and I don't need as much rest as I did before the fast. Tallis's service is unique and I'm grateful to have been able to fast at home with his guidance. It's clear that he has a wealth of knowledge and experience about the physical aspects of fasting, as well as the spiritual side of it. I felt he had my best interests in mind throughout. He respected my intuitive sense around what was right for me. He's kind and a good listener. I especially valued the advice around re-feeding after a long fast, and the transition from fasting to eating again went without a hitch. I highly recommend Tallis as a fasting coach!
Anna Sayce9 March 2024Tallis is great. I have worked with other fasting coaches, but he is a notch above the others I have worked with in many ways. He actually listens and gives the kind of support I need. He serves as a knowledgeable coach, and cheerleader. I also like his overall philosophy of not being dogmatic but focusing on what works. It is also nice the way he is right on time when calling, and he is the one who takes on the rather complicated task I imagine of translating different time zones into his own time zone. Highly recommended, five stars.
Joel Steingold16 February 2024Water Fasting with the help of Tallis has been a very interesting experience. Tallis adapted to each and every step I took, listened carefully, gave me advice, didn't judge me when I fell, motived me when I needed support and accountability. I went in, thinking almost exclusively about losing weight, and came back with a lot more. My addiction to sugar and salt are gone, and more importantly I understood their root cause. Digging deep inside myself and understanding why I ate, what I really enjoyed eating (I don't really enjoy the taste of refined sugar, which was news to me), I was able to lay all my eating habits down on the table, and watch them from a distance. Despite having done alone a couple of extended Water Fasts in the past, this experience was complelety different. If you feel the need for a Change in your life, in your eating habits, and have trouble implementing it, trust Tallis and go for it. Thanks again for your help.
Rêveur15 January 2024Both my mother (57) and I (34) completed a 21 day water fast with Tallis and we couldn't be happier! In our first consultation meeting with Tallis I, mentioned that I suffer from chronic and severe asthma and a wide range of allergies, that I am hoping to stop (or at least reduce) the dosage of medication that I've been on daily for over a decade, before my partner and I try for a pregnancy. My mother on the other hand, with no specific medical status, was convinced that it's a good time to detox and 'get rid' of unknown issues (prevent rather than cure). From the first moment, it didn’t take us long to understand that Tallis is extremely professional, knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about his job consulting people on their water fast journey. After answering all our questions and explaining thoroughly the process, we had no doubt that we were lucky to have found him. Not surprisingly, as the fast went on, as stages in the detox grew and our bodies started to react to the process and change, Tallis never ceased to amaze us with his knowledge, instructions and solutions to ease and help and just his ability to explain everything in such detail- biologically, chemically, physically and emotionally. Throughout the whole fast and the refeeding week, we felt comfortable bringing anything that came up from our side, safe!, heard and we felt NORMAL and that everything was OK! Words, feelings and ideas were never put in our mouths and his professionalism (and big smile) cheered us on. We can't recommend Tallis enough! Having done a few short fasts (up to a week) in the past myself, looking back at the past month it’s clearer than ever that when going through such an extreme and intense reset to the body and soul, relaying on unreliable and mountains of misinformation in the internet is dangerous, waste of time and plain stupidity. Finding such a gem, you want to scream it out to the world and let everyone know! Thank you Tallis, it was an absolute pleasure! We will meet again :) Oh and as for the asthma and allergies, I've been off my medication completely for over a month now!! When in the past, after only just a day, I would have suffered from shortness of breath- today NOTHING! And as of my mother, some real, intense and a little violent healing crisis- things have been eliminated for good, that's for sure! (we might just never actually know what).
Maayan16 December 2023Tallis is a blessing from God. He coached me thru a very difficult 28-day water fast; skillfully keeping me encouraged and confident in my ability to complete it despite its many challenges. He began each session with such sincere compassion, smiling gently and asking...How are you doing? Tell me all about it. He was genuinely interested and listened patiently to all my whining and complaining about this and that; and, after I finally ran out of steam, would clearly and succinctly explain exactly what was happening, why it was happening, how long it would be before it would change, and what I could look forward to next. He'd reassure me it was completely normal and expected, he'd seen it many times, then tell me what I could do to make it more bearable. There's no possibility at all I'd ever have gotten thru this on my own, but with Tallis in my corner I wasn't worried about what was happening, and only once did I even consider quitting (just in the beginning and also at the beginning of some very significant symptoms). I'm so grateful there just aren't words. Thank you, Tallis. You truly are a blessing.
diana stark12 December 2023Tallis was fantastic support and coach during my 14 day water fast & 1 wk refeed. He has huge expertise to deal with any detox symptoms and ability to spot any pitfall and guide you in right direction. My experience with Tallis was outstanding and I will highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking to start water fast. Again, I can’t thank you enough and looking forward to have another water fast with you next year.
Silva vlah24 November 2023Tallis is a rare coach, filled with the wisdom of experiental knowledge complemented with the explicit knowledge in different fields. He guides with love for his fellow men and a sincere passion for what he does. And thereby, fasting in itself is an extremely potent healing tool.
daan rijnvis19 November 2023My husband John had a great experience with Tallis. He had done various forms of fasting for years. Intermittent, 1, 2, or 3 day fasts, etc. But when he decided to do an extended water only fast for 7 days he knew he needed insight into how to properly execute it. During some online research of fasting coaches, he found Tallis. He watched Tallis’s videos and found him to be both knowledgeable and easy to understand. He scheduled a single session to gather info on how to prep for the fast as well as what to expect during it and how to come off it. Literally everything Tallis told him to do or expect to happen, happened. And he never got hungry. Even on day 1! With Tallis’s guidance it was literally simple for him to complete the 7 days. We can’t recommend Tallis highly enough.
SUZANNE LUNA31 August 2023Tallis’ guidance before, during and after my first 28-day water fast was invaluable to me. Previously, I had done a great deal of research and did several shorter fasts on my own, yet I learned a great deal from him. I found the 28-day fast with his coaching less difficult to do than my solo shorter fasts. He is very present and listens well, is patient, compassionate, conscientious, trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable. I felt he considered my own individual needs and did not apply a one-size-fits-all approach. I felt safe in his hands. He also encouraged me to listen to the wisdom of my own body which helped engender a sense of confidence in the process. I plan on coaching with him again in the future and highly recommend him.
Suzanne Costallos13 August 2023
I offer the following online services:
FULL COACHING FOR ANY LENGTH OF WATER FAST
• Preliminary video call (WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype) before the beginning of the fast (@60 min.)
• Daily check-in video calls for the full duration of the fast and refeeding process (15-20 min. every day except Wednesdays and Sundays; live chat texting on Wednesdays; day off on Sundays). Beyond our regularly scheduled calls, I am always available every day via video call to discuss urgent issues.
• Additional unlimited email/texting for the full duration of the fast, to cover any issues which arise between our video calls.
• Access to my personal phone number in case of emergency.
+ 3 free PDFs:
— Products and Procedures to ensure your Comfort and Safety
— How to Break a Water Fast and Manage Refeeding
— Dealing with Detox Symptoms
HOW DOES FULL COACHING WORK?
Before the fast:
Once you’ve filled out the sign-up form (by clicking one of the buttons on this page), I’ll contact you in order to set up a preliminary video call. Ideally, this should be at least a week before you plan to begin your fast. That way we can talk about how best to prepare for the fast, both physically and psychologically, as well as discuss any concerns you may have (also taking into consideration relevant medical issues, if any).
During the fast:
Once you actually begin your fast, we’ll stay in contact via daily video calls in which you can let me know how you’re doing, and I can offer suggestions to any problems you may be having: anything from detox symptoms to sleep problems to cravings for food. The simple fact is that most people do encounter difficulties while water fasting. A recent study by the National Institutes of Health (2018) showed that over 89% of people experienced some kind of adverse event during their fast, ranging from mild to severe. Having an experienced water fasting coach can help you avoid or reduce the severity of such problems! Once things are going smoothly, I can also offer tips to help you go deeper into your fast, both emotionally and spiritually.
In addition to our daily video calls, you’re free to send me unlimited emails about any issue you’d like to share. In case of emergency (which is highly unlikely!), you’ll also have my personal telephone number.
After the fast:
For many people, the refeeding process after their fast is the trickiest period: both in terms of resisting the temptation to overeat, as well as in making sure you don’t overload your digestive system. This is also covered by the coaching fee. We’ll stay in contact via video calls and email until both of us are confident that you’re back on course to your everyday diet.
SINGLE ONLINE CONSULTATION
A single consultation via video call is suitable for general advice about fasting or the planning of a specific fast. Price includes an internet video call (60 min. via WhatsApp, Telegram or Skype), plus follow-up emails relating to the given issue.
A single consultation is also the place to start if you’d like full water fast coaching, but aren’t sure how long you want to fast. In this case, our video call will help you decide. Afterwards, you can convert to full coaching by simply paying the difference in fees for whichever length of fast you choose.
After a fast, a single consultation can also prove invaluable in helping to devise an appropriate diet plan. This is particularly important in the case of chronic illness, in order to ensure that the benefits of the fast consolidate and continue into the future. The dietary needs of someone suffering from gut issues, for instance, are very different from some suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. In the case of cancer, an appropriate diet is absolutely essential.
I also offer emergency consultations which are held ASAP, within a maximum of 24 hours of sending your contact form (see below). Although not common, emergencies sometimes can and do occur during unguided extended water fasts. I’ve even had clients approach me from the ER because they’ve either ignored or misinterpreted symptoms, or followed a misguided fasting protocol from the start. Please write ‘EMERGENCY’ next to your name on the contact form below. Emergency consultations also include subsequent text support until the given issue is resolved.
PRICES* (USD)
Single consultation: $120
Emergency consultation: $240 (see above, please write ‘EMERGENCY‘ on the contact form)
COACHING:
3-day water fast: $300
5-day water fast: $350
7-day water fast: $430
10-day water fast: $550
14-day water fast: $710
21-day water fast: $990
28-day water fast: $1270
30-day water fast: $1350
40-day water fast: $1750
Other lengths of fast: price to be agreed
* PRICE INCLUDES BOTH THE FAST AND THE REFEEDING PERIOD AFTERWARDS
* Payment plans available
IN ORDER TO SET UP A CONSULTATION / COACHING:
- Please fill out the Sign up Form below or click on one of the sign-up buttons above.
- I will reply by email (usually within 24 hrs) in order to set up a time for a video call. If you don’t hear back from me, please check your spam folder!
- Follow the instructions regarding payment by debit/credit card. Payment is due before our (first) video call.
SIGN-UP FORM
*Please note: I am not a medical doctor and do not offer medical supervision for any fast.
I encourage those with medical issues to seek advice from a qualified M.D., in parallel with my own knowledge and experience as a fasting guide.
YOU NEED INSTANT ACCESS TO DISTANCE COACHING?
Check out the
Complete a 3-day water fast
Online Course!
This video + pdf bundle provides you with all you need to know in order to safely, successfully and smoothly carry out your first 3-day water fast. If you already have a little experience, there are plenty of additional tips to help you go deeper into water fasting.
OTHER ONLINE OFFERS
Check out the webshop on waterfasting.org
The webshop offers downloadable fasting plans and guides to help make your water fast a success.
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