The Z-Health Master Practitioner Program educates and certifies Z-Health practitioners beyond the standard Z-Health curriculum. First envisioned over a decade ago, this rigorous development program has grown into a world-class learning experience that produces graduates with a level of skill and professionalism that firmly places them in the upper echelons of the health and fitness industry and the top 1% of the Z-Health community.
Z-Health Master Practitioners are unique, highly-motivated trainers, physicians, therapists, and coaches from around the world who are willing to invest tremendous resources into being the best practitioners possible.
The Specifics
The Z-Health MP Program is an intensive certification process that takes a minimum of 3 years to complete. In order to qualify as a Z-Health Master Practitioner, candidates are required to:
Complete Every Certification in the Z-Health Curriculum
Following the completion of the curriculum certifications, Z-Health MPs then embark on additional testing and training programs linked to each of the above certifications. The total time investment to obtain the MP certification is over 1,250 hours on average.
Pursue Ongoing Education
As leaders in their industry, Z-Health Master Practitioners generally re-attend multiple certifications each year, either in person or online, to deepen their knowledge base, improve their applied skills, and keep up to date with advances in the curriculum.
Hady started his journey in neurocentric training in 2013, when he was guided by Romana Kučerová, a local physiotherapist in Bonn who specialized in neurological rehabilitation. During the last years of Hady’s medical studies, they developed treatment plans and ideas around structured brain-based training for major neurological disorders, with a focus on stroke rehab, Parkinson’s Disease, and migraines.
Soon after, Hady started to work with his own clients, primarily from the sports and fitness field, particularly bouldering and climbing.
After earning his medical degree, Hady decided to go into neuroscience. He began exploring the neuroplastic effects of different neurotransmitters on the brain, but due to the pandemic, his research was put on hold. It was time for a shift.
Currently, Hady and co-founder Marius are working on a digital solution for making neurocentric training accessible. With their company heyvie, they are trying to make a change to the world and help people get rid of preventable pain and disorders.
Contact Information & Website
Hady Daboul
heyvie.io
hady@heyvie.io
+49 1781751251
Hady started his journey in neurocentric training in 2013, when...
Luca Nussbaumer is the founder of the “neuronuss GmbH,” a neurocentric, holistic and interdisciplinary training approach in rehabilitation and performance.
As a sport scientist, Luca was never really happy and always in search of more precise, more individualized approaches to human health and high-level performance. After working in athletics for more than 10 years, he started studying with Z-Health in 2017 and found its fascination for a neurocentric approach and all of its power in multiple domains.
By working for the association “swiss unihockey” and Swiss Olympic, he brought a holistic and neurocentric approach into play. For the past 3 years, Luca has been leading and educating a team of sport scientists, neuro scientist and sport physios with his own company “neuronuss GmbH.” Next to the Swiss national team in floorball, a TOP 2 floorball club in Switzerland, he is working with high level athletes in hockey, skiing, tennis, handball and soccer. Besides that, Luca takes care of patients pre/post injury, concussion, and visual/vestibular issues. He’s pushing an interdisciplinary approach with different therapists and trainers to find the best solution for everyone’s health and development. Moreover, he is teaching the neurocentric approach in athletics and neurophysiology and created a mentorship education program for coaches, athletic trainers and physiotherapists with his team.
For more information visit www.neuronuss.ch
Luca Nussbaumer is the founder of the “neuronuss GmbH,” a...
John is a certified personal trainer, health coach, group fitness instructor and owner of Pain and Performance Strategies in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has been a T’ai Chi practitioner for over 25 years and has been a certified T’ai Chi instructor since 2011.
The Z-Health curriculum provides the core of John’s approach to working with clients, and he integrates applied neurology to all his group classes as well. He always returns to allowing the client’s nervous system to communicate what it needs here and now to move toward greater freedom and liberated ability through Z-Health’s assessment and reassessment process.
His goal for each client is to find the most effective strategies to open as much playful enjoyment in movement as quickly as possible. He has experienced firsthand the unique benefits of neurocentric training and is always excited to share this approach with others.
Some of John’s primary areas of focus are balance training, pain reduction, joint fluidity and comfort, restoring interoceptive balance, and sports fundamentals.
Contact Information:
Pain and Performance Strategies
434-260-1860
https://www.ppshc.com/
John is a certified personal trainer, health coach, group fitness...
Since I was a kid, I’ve been really interested in movement and the ways to improve it—that’s why I first studied Sports Science, then Physiotherapy, and after that many movement-related programs, including the Z-Health curriculum.
I love working with people and helping them to improve their quality of life. In 2019, I opened my own Physiotherapy and Personal Training clinic, MOOOVE FISIOTERAPIA in Mérida (Spain), where I work daily with people to help them achieve the best version of themselves.
MOOOVE FISIOTERAPIA
www.mooovefisioterapia.com
jorge@mooovefisioterapia.com
Since I was a kid, I’ve been really interested in...
Angelika is a Physiotherapist and Neuro Athletic Trainer in Mainz, Germany. She integrates the Z-Health concept into the treatment of pain syndromes, injury rehab, and athletic development concerning patients with musculoskeletal issues, strokes, concussions, or further neurological disorders.
With over 20 years of experience, Angelika is qualified in multiple therapeutic methods based on neuroplasticity research to help patients control pain and improve motor function and performance.
While supporting her patients’ development and recovery, she always perceives the individual person with great empathy. His or her personal needs, goals, and fears are in focus no matter if they are 18 or 80, an every day life hero, or a professional athlete.
Angelika can be reached at:
Mobil: +491776431684
Email: neuroathletik.riess@gmx.net
Work location:
Ambulantes Reha-und Gesundheitszentrum Mainz-Mombach
Obere Kreuzstrasse 30
55120 Mainz
Germany
Angelika is a Physiotherapist and Neuro Athletic Trainer in Mainz,...
Angi is the creator and founder of Body401k®, the body longevity company, and the Bamboo Bodies® Movement Method. Blending elements of Chinese Medicine with Z-Health has strengthened Angi’s mission to make people aware of the tools and options for balanced movement, self-care, nutrition and other healthy lifestyle choices.
Angi can be reached at:
www.body401k.com
angi@body401k.com
Angi is the creator and founder of Body401k®, the body...
Yuka is a performance and rehab coach for gymnasts and dancers. She supports young athletes by helping them become more injury-resistant and resilient and by providing them with education and tools to sustain them throughout their careers. Yuka also works with teachers and coaches to shift the language and tactics of instruction to improve learning and performance. Her underlying mission is to end the abusive methods of gymnastics and dance training, and she’s grateful for the education Z-Health has provided to inspire and support this work.
In addition to her training through Z-Health, Yuka has studied dance medicine and is a certified Orthopedic Massage and Pilates Therapist.
Yuka can be reached at:
levelupbodwork@gmail.com
www.levelupbodywork.com
Yuka is a performance and rehab coach for gymnasts and...
Nadya Lutz has been a health and movement coach since 1982. In addition to Z-Health’s methodology, she incorporates and is certified in the following: Pilates, Yoga, Holistic Health Coach, Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor, Reiki Master, Laser Acupuncture, EEG Neurofeedback, and Biofeedback Scans. She is a lifelong learner and loves to provide her clients with cutting-edge science, methods, and tools to improve their health and performance.
Nadya can be reached at:
http://www.pilatesbodyhome.com
http://www.neuroperformancenow.com
nadyalutz@yahoo.com
Nadya Lutz has been a health and movement coach since...
Ever since Russell’s childhood, he has loved all sports, especially tennis. He sought to excel in them through his passion for fitness and sports biomechanics. But when he was introduced to Z-Health’s education of applied neurology, he saw the incredible power of integrating one’s visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive system for elite performance. Since 2010, he has owned Xceed Sports Performance in Gainesville, Florida, where he specializes in athletic performance enhancement. He utilizes the principles of modern strength and conditioning, advanced sports science, and functional neurology to help his clients achieve their performance goals. Clients include world class professional athletes, Olympians, aspiring collegiate and high school athletes, individuals struggling with some form of pain, and those seeking optimum health and fitness. He received his B.S. degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Florida, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and his Masters in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University.
You can reach Russell at:
Xceed Sports Perfomance
www.xceedperformance.com
352-262-7374
Ever since Russell’s childhood, he has loved all sports, especially...
Ulla is the author of the worldwide first book on Neuro Athletic Training Neuroathletiktraining. This success was quickly followed by the bestseller Neuronale Heilung, a practical guide for health optimization through improving interoceptive awareness.
As a former dancer, Ulla specializes in movement and performance optimization through Neuro Athletic Training and takes care of a wide variety of athletes of all ages—from young talents to world champions. In addition, she supports athletes in rehabilitation and has recently devoted herself to neurocentric health optimization and children’s motor development.
Neuro Athletic Training
Ulla is the author of the worldwide first book on...
Sophie Tabak is a Z-Health Master Practitioner, licensed massage therapist, certified Pilates instructor, and lifelong learner. Her training places her in a unique position to help a wide variety of clients with their goals. She feels strongly that taking an active role in your health is crucial to getting out of pain and improving performance. Sophie integrates Z-Health principles into her movement and bodywork sessions with clients to reach each individual’s goal while working to expand their movement competency. Being close to someone who has a physical disability is what drives Sophie to go above and beyond with her clients every day.
Sophie can be reached at tabaksophie@gmail.com
Sophie Tabak is a Z-Health Master Practitioner, licensed massage therapist,...
Prof. Dr. Ulf Sobek is a sports scientist who works at a private university and as a personal athletic coach for professional players.
https://ulf-sobek.com/
0172 5938174
hallo@ulf-sobek.com
Prof. Dr. Ulf Sobek is a sports scientist who works...
• ATHLETE
• COACH
• EDUCATOR
Beginning in athletics at age 4, Yassin competed and still plays as a multi-sport athlete for nearly 30 years. From soccer to rowing, surfing, and strength sports, Yassin loves competing and now teaching coaches and athletes to be the very best.
Yassin obtained his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Sports Science from the German Sports University Cologne, one of the most prestigious schools for Athletics Training worldwide.
His advanced education in sports and training, business ownership and private training with clients round out the foundation that Yassin has built and shares with others. He also holds advanced education and certifications in Kettlebells, Functional Training, Programming, Advanced Nutrition, and Neuroscience.
Today, Yassin has combined his education, athletic experience and expertise to build a 6 month mentorship education program for other health and fitness coaches in Germany and other countries.
For more information visit www.jebrini-training.de
• ATHLETE • COACH • EDUCATOR Beginning in athletics at...
Luise Walther is the expert in Germany in the field of neurocentric training at the interface of medicine and fitness. Through keynotes, lectures, articles and interviews, she is one of the pioneers in the field of neuroeducation and pain management.
As a certified personal trainer, she focuses on functional neurology and neural movement training. National and international trainings and congresses allow her deep insights and constructive exchange in the field of Digital Health + Therapeutics as well as Fittech. She is currently working on the implementation of digital solutions for pain management.
Through her collaboration with a practice for orthopaedics and trauma surgery in Berlin, she has a profound expertise in rehabilitation, injury prevention and performance enhancement.
Neurozentriertes Personal Training
www.neurozentriertestraining.de
www.luisewalther.de
0174 2113509
mail@luisewalther.de
@LuiseWalther.PT
Luise Walther is the expert in Germany in the field...
Paul Bowman
Position: Z-Health Master Practitioner
Naples, FL , United States
Email: paul.w.bowman@gmail.com
Phone: (863) 845-0609
Website: https://paulwaynebowman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.bowman.129/
Joint Pain? Mobility? Balance/Stability? Movement Function? Diabetes (Reverse Insulin Resistance)? Other Health & Fitness Challenges?
Are you curious to see if there is a better way?
Contact me through my website and let me know.
Paul Bowman Position: Z-Health Master Practitioner Naples, FL , United...
Dr. Nici Henecka studied Music Science (PHD) and Music Therapy (MA). With teaching ballet for children she learned to know the Pilates-Method und started teaching Pilates in 2003. Since 2008 she has her own studio in Karlsruhe, Germany. Between 2012 and 2017 she educated new Pilates-teachers for BASI (Body Arts and Science International), in 2020 she finished the Mastertrainer program with Z-Health Education. Her teaching uses different methods: Pilates, Z-Health, Franklin-Method, Psychotherapy according to the needs of her clients. These clients ranging from “office workers” to professional dancers and people wanting prevent a burnout.
Dr. Nici Henecka studied Music Science (PHD) and Music Therapy...
Dave has a unique passion for athleticism, overcoming health barriers, educating about pain & improving the life of each human in front of him whether its family, friend, client or passerby. Being able to boil down complex neurological education into digestible actions to improve your health or your passion for sport is where Dave shines. He loves to walk the walk rather than talk a big game, as he has used his knowledge to overcome his own chronic knee & back pain, plus anxiety & depression. His journey has allowed him to develop immense compassion and patience to help you succeed on your health, fitness & athletic journey.
Dave is a husband, father, dog lover, basketball player, golfer, lover of all sports, world traveler, hip-hop junkie coach (and former project manager). He understands that each person’s identity is completely individual and he crafts the training experience to you. He prides himself on changing your life for the better through tiny, action steps that stack up like Legos to help you build the changes you have always wanted, the same way he did for himself, continues to do daily, and will forever be committed to.
Check out more at www.fenomenalfitness.com or contact Dave directly at dave@fenomenalfitness.com
Dave has a unique passion for athleticism, overcoming health barriers,...
Jessica Raaum Foster:
As a Neuro Performance Coach, Jessica harnesses the power of the nervous system to help her clients overcome obstacles and achieve their performance goals, whether that be moving without pain or belting the high notes from center stage.
Her course, “The Neurology of Presence” is designed for performers and presenters to help increase their “Vibrancy Factor,” a subjective, yet universally understood assessment of how much of a person’s essence, personality, and creativity is coming through in their work. Human beings are drawn to people that appear to be worthy of trust and respect. By uncovering and retraining individual neurological deficits, performers can increase their trust in their own instrument, improve their self-respect, and thereby increase their impact on the audience.
Jessica also teaches “How to Have a Body,” a course designed to introduce the fundamentals of brain-based training for optimal life experience.
Jessica Raaum Foster: Award-winning singer/actress Balanced Body Certified Pilates Instructor...
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