More About Craig Zuckerman
Craig is a Master Instructor, completing a Stott Pilates certification in all levels and apparatuses in 2001 before moving out to California where he became the director of a Pilates-based physical therapy center, Rapid Rehab International. During his eight years as director of Pilates, Craig worked with all kinds of injuries as well as giving seminars on his rehab techniques. Working with doctors from the Spine Institute in Santa Monica California and the Spine Center at Cedars-Sinai, he created a program for spinal injuries, as well as a strengthening and injury prevention program for golfers. Craig recently relocated to Bend Oregon where he has reopened his studio.
Using biomechanical analysis and kinesiology, Craig constructs specific programs that combine Pilates, Counter Muscle Balancing, cardio, weights, and stability. Combining positive reinforcement and dynamic exercise programs Craig inspires and motivates his clients to heal and improve themselves. He gives master classes and lectures across the nation, along with private sessions in his Bend based studio and via video. Not only has Craig helped people with Parkinson’s, hip and knee replacements, and spinal injuries, he has also trained corporate executives, Olympic athletes, professional golfers, and celebrities.
Craig Zuckerman founded Z-Line Fitness LLC in 2011, after opening his home-based studio. He’s been featured in OK! Magazine and he created and co-wrote, The Office Effect Handbook– easy solutions for work-related pain. Using his years of knowledge in personal training and physical rehabilitation, Craig set out to create an easy-to-follow guide, allowing people to take control of their aches, pains, and injuries. Seen on the Doctors Show and the CBS, KCAL 9 News, The Office Effect Handbook has sold copies worldwide.
What sets Craig apart from other trainers:
His training and background
Craig has a full Pilates certification in basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises, as well as Special Populations. Where most instructors only are certified in one or two Pilates apparatuses, Craig is certified in all - Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels. He not only has been training clients for over 20 years but he has been teaching other Pilates instructors and Physical Therapists his physical rehabilitation techniques. His Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance has given him an intricate understanding of the body and its movement, helping him create hundreds of specialized exercises. Vast knowledge of Biomechanics and Kinesiology gives him an uncanny ability to pick out the body’s imbalances and understand the motion and movement of the body in a way that sets him apart from the usual fitness instructor.
He works hand in hand with doctors
Craig has worked with doctors from The Santa Monica Spine Institute, Source Healthcare, and Cedars-Sinai Spine Center such as Dr. Timothy Davis and Dr. Michael Kropf. His book, The Office Effect Handbook, is in doctor’s offices, such as Todd H. Lanman, MD, and Physical Therapist offices too. Craig can speak directly with your doctor to understand best how to treat your injury. Craig’s not your typical Pilates instructor, or trainer, as he has a vast knowledge of the body, understands all types of surgical procedures, and personally knows what it’s like to have gone through Physical Therapy for all sorts of injuries and surgeries.
He has been through the struggles of pain and injury
Craig’s had to battle through knee surgery, which was supposed to end his dance career. After going through Physical Therapy for a full year, he bounced back and continued to dance professionally for five years. Throughout his dance career, Craig also battled a shoulder dislocation, a ruptured hamstring, a high ankle sprain, and a torn abdominal muscle. It wasn’t until he found Pilates that he was fully able to keep his body from falling apart, due to the stress of being a professional dancer. The biggest challenge, however, came when Craig had to recently overcome a brain tumor. He knows how difficult it can be to battle through the depression of adversity. Best of all, he can get you through it.
Craig's Podcast Interview
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Check out Craig on The Doctors Show
TESTIMONIALS
See What Clint are Saying
"Craig is one of those people that understands the body. He understands there are different shapes, sizes, conditions, injuries, etc. and can adjust his workouts to tailor each individual. Most therapy sticks to a basic formula. Craig will change on the fly to make the movement or exercise right for you. I have worked with Craig for over 5 years. Not only as a previous spine patient, but as a health care practitioner taking care of spine patients, I know quality when I see it."
Cheri Phillips
Physicians Assistant at The Spine Institute"Craig worked with me throughout my entire pregnancy and it’s because of him that I felt amazing the whole time. And shortly after I had my son, he helped me painlessly return to my former self! In fact, I’m in better shape than I was before I got pregnant! I have a desk job, but Craig has taught me how to take care of my body so that I can live without pain, and THAT is a huge blessing. Thank you, Craig! You’re the BEST!"
Lisa Williams,
The Doctors Show"I’ve been working with Craig for nearly twelve years. He’s helped me rehabilitate two hip replacements and gotten me back out on the tennis courts. Working with Craig has given me confidence, made me look fabulous, and kept me from feeling like I’m in my golden years. I can still wear my Herve´ Legar dresses! If only I could pack him away and take him with me every time I travel. Craig’s the best!"