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"I began feeling sharp, constant pain in my hamstring. I was active in athletics, so I thought I had just pulled a muscle. For 3 months, the pain only got worse and I finally went for an MRI which showed a lot of compression and damage to a disc in my low back. Several months of physical therapy, epidural injections and a multitude of other treatments provided no relief. I was in excruciating pain for almost a year and my life was miserable. I was on the brink of having back surgery, when I was referred to Rebecca Saindon for Neuromuscular Massage Therapy.
I admit I was skeptical that her PostureFitness exercises and massage techniques would be effective, since all else had failed. But in only 3 weeks my pain was significantly reduced. I was able to function normally and sleep well. After 3 more weeks my pain was completely gone. It is now several months since I completed my therapy with Rebecca and I still have no pain."
Jim Catino
RCA Label Group "I suffered from severe pain in my jaw due to TMJ. I was not able to eat anything that had to be chewed and could hardly open my mouth. My orthodontist tried to treat me with different night guards and finally sent me to an oral surgeon who of course suggested surgery. I started to do my own research on how to treat TMJ pain and I found the Nashville Neuromuscular Center website. I made an appointment for neuromuscular massage with Rebecca Saindon, who started to work on the muscles of my jaw and neck. I had immediate relief and within a few weeks I was back to eating carrots! I still see Rebecca once a month and would recommend her to anyone with any pain problems." ~Christine Johnson "I came to the NNC with chronic pain in my sides and hips that kept me from typing, washing dishes or walking for more than a block. Doctors had not found a cause or an effective treatment. Rebecca Saindon was able to trace the pain to its source and I had significant relief after a couple of sessions. I would highly recommend Rebecca and the NNC to anyone, especially if other therapies haven't worked."
Jennifer Barnett,
Journalist, The Tennessean "Following a critical case of chronic meningo-encephalitis, I experienced numbness and heaviness of the extremities, ataxia, severe low back and shoulder pain. My physician thought Neuromuscular Massage Therapy would be beneficial and he was joined by another health care professional in recommending Rebecca Saindon at the Nashville Neuromuscular Center. I have found Ms. Saindon to be a consummate professional with the client's well-being her primary consideration. I firmly believe Ms. Saindon has been an integral part of my recovery. I no longer require prescription medications to control the pain. The ataxia has almost completely resolved and I have a much greater range of motion. When I went back to work after two years absence, she consulted with my company regarding the ergo dynamics of my work station. They made some simple changes that benefited me immediately and significantly reduced the pain in my shoulders. Ms. Saindon set goals with me, educated me, and allowed me to participate in my therapy. To someone who had been extremely active and independent before becoming totally dependent, the participation and sense of control were especially beneficial emotionally. Ms. Saindon has unquestioned integrity and is an outstanding representative of her profession."
M. J. Hyatt
Licensed Medical Technologist
Regulatory Affairs Manager for ClinTrials Research
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"I was in a constant state of pain. My leg and buttock were so tender I couldn't even sit. I had torn my hamstring and 20 years of bodywork had made little change in my pain. Keith McCord slowly unraveled one aspect of my muscle tightness after another. With each release he gave me exercises to strengthen or stretch the muscle he had released from it's prison of pain. I sit evenly and comfortably now. I am gradually rehabilitating my body to full strength and regaining stamina with Keith's help. I thank God for Keith's incredible skills."
Susan Bradley,
Physician's Assistant
& HCA Attorney
"I spent three years in severe pain, trying everything I knew to find relief--chiropracter, massage, physical therapy, acupuncture. Nothing worked until I came to the Nashville Neuromuscular Center. Thanks to Rebecca Saindon, I can exercise again, sleep soundly, and sit without hurting. Thank you, NNC!!
Jana Joustra Davis
Health Corporation of America
"I struggled with chronic neck and shoulder pain for many years, and got no relief through medical channels. A neurologist at Vanderbilt recommended I try neuromuscular massage therapy with Rebecca Saindon at the Nashville Neuromuscular Center, and after diligent work with her, my pain is mostly gone, and what remains is very much under control. Rebecca, aside from being a wonderful person and a joy to visit, is an amazing therapist, and really got to the heart of my problem immediately. She has helped me undo years of compensation for the pain and the imbalance it created in my body. I wholeheartedly recommend her."
Lisa Bleed Attorney Bass, Berry & Sims "I went to NNC for arm & back problems associated with playing guitar. The deep massage helped relieve my pain and loosen my muscles, but more importantly, the exercises I was taught help me stay pain-free and flexible; and if the pain returns, I just start back exercising and in a short amount of time I'm better again." ~Tiger Fitzhugh "When I made my first visit to NNC, it was with a great deal of pain in both feet and ankles. I was also suffering from a great deal of lower back pain and muscular soreness in my shoulders and neck. In addition to the dramatic physical improvements, I also experienced increased peace of mind and an overall sense of hopefulness and well being. I can't recommend NNC highly enough. I would suggest treatment at NNC no matter where you've been already or what your treatment plans might have been to date."
"Over the years, I have tried several strengthening programs, but always ended up with pain caused by scoliosis-related imbalances. Not so with Rebecca Saindon's approach at the Nashville Neuromuscular Center. After only a few weeks of Rebecca's PostureFitness strength program, I noticed a remarkable difference in my strength, flexibility, agility and balance, especially on the tennis court. And things continue to improve after 6 months!" ~Janine Van
"The sessions with Keith have been wonderful. Not only has he worked with my 'body' to correct/strengthen necessary points, he also did a great job of explaining during his sessions. I feel like I have a better understanding in general. I have even referred Nashville Neuromuscular Center to others. I am so glad [my Acupunturist] referred me to Keith and NNC. I am a super satisfied customer!!" ~Jessica Kennedy
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"For 14 years, half my life, I suffered from hip pain. I had seen several doctors and had no satisfactory results or explanations for the pain. As time went on the hip pain became more frequent and much more severe. Still X-rays and MRI did not show significant damage to the joint. Physical therapy had not helped and the current doctor could only offer a surgery that could potentially make the problem worse. My sister, an occupational therapist, suggested that I try Neuromuscular Massage Therapy and she found the Nashville Neuromuscular Center for me. From my first session with Rebecca Saindon, I experienced drastic improvements. Not only did my pain subside, but I also noticed huge improvements in my ability to move, as well as a lot more energy. Further sessions built on this framework and improved my problem even more. It has been about 2 months since my last session and I still feel great! ~ Lynn Samuelson, Vanderbilt Medical Researcher
"I woke up one morning with the room spinning every time I rolled over in bed or tried to sit up. Rebecca Saindon, my neuromuscular massage therapist in Nashville, commented that it might be benign positional vertigo and suggested I see my doctor for an evaluation. Sure enough the doctor's diagnosis was BPV. Rebecca did a simple maneuver to correct the position of some dislodged crystals in my inner ear and I did a homework version of the same. It only took a few minutes. The dizziness was immediately gone and has not returned." (client name withheld by request)
"I was a walking, talking wreck when I showed up in Rebecca Saindon's 4th floor office one muggy summer's day. A veteran marathon myself, I had been injured and unable to run for weeks and weeks. I'd gone through the runner's litany of usual suspects seeking relief--PTs, massage therapists, voodoo doctors, othopedes, the full lot. Not a darn thing worked. Then Rebecca put her hands on me. Three quick sessions and voila, the proverbial clouds of pain were whisked away across the sky, and I was out on the trails again. A short time later, I knocked off a hilly trail marathon outside Canberra, Australia. I credit Rebecca 100% with making that race possible. And I've continued to see her, quite happily since then, for other aches, pains and more serious issues. 'Nuff said. She's the best." ~Willy Stern, Journalist
"I began [at NNC] upon the recommendation of my massage therapist who felt I needed more help than she could give me. I had never completely regained full mobility from injuries sustained years before: a torn meniscus, back surgery, and tennis elbow complicated by a bit of arthritis and bad posture. [The therapist I was working with] suggested that I see Rebecca Saindon to improve my mobility, balance, and strength. With Rebecca's guidance through [PostureFitness] exercises specifically adapted to my capabilities and gradually increasing in difficulty, I feel years younger.
~Janet Davies "I am a long-time tennis player who recently took up golf at middle age. Nothing about the swing was intuitive to me. I took many lessons and spent hours on the practice range to no avail. My sincere effort to follow every minor technical instruction repeatedly resulted in a pulled chest muscle. So I turned to Rebecca Saindon's PostureFitness program to teach my muscles how to swing the golf club. The exercises have done wonders in learning how to shift my weight. I now have a natural swing without using as much effort. I probably would have discontinued the exercises after reaching my goals, except that those exercises have been remarkable in developing strength and balance in critical parts of my body, particularly the lower abdomen."
Katherine McElroy
Nashville Management Group "A skiing accident in college made a mess of one of my ankles. It became, as I put it, 'stuck.' The range of motion was almost zero. I began going to Michele Baier on a regular basis. Her knowledge of massage techniques, along with her determination to help me, has definitely paid off. I'm happy to say my ankle is no longer the painful problem it once was."
Patsy (last name withheld by request)
"I first visited NNC in June 2001. I had numbness in my arm and fingers and pain in my neck, shoulder and low back. I could not sleep well. It was very painful to turn my head and I ached constantly. Within a few weeks I was pain free and sleeping great." ~Kim Hawkins
"I came to NNC because of pain with motion in my right shoulder. My therapist identified within seconds the problem area. What was incredible was that all pain in movement was gone at the conclusion of our session."
Joan Schleicher
"I began coming to NNC when I had pain in my lower and mid back and an injury in my cervical spine that prevented full rotation of my head and neck. Previous to coming, I had the neck injury for three years and back pain for one year. In the beginning, I worked with Keith to get out of acute pain. Sometimes the work was gentle and other times deep, but for every session I felt attended to in exactly the way that I needed. I have alwys left sessions at NNC feeling a sense of relief and relaxation that affects the rest of my week. ~ |
"I am a Christian recording artist and have been performing professionally since I was a young girl. My voice is how I make my living. I went through a surgery recently and had to be put under general anesthesia. Ten days later I went into the recording studio and sang for a new project. I could tell my voice was simply not 100%. It was determined that my vocal cords were healthy and there was no lasting effect from the anesthesia. My doctor suggested massage. I have gone to Rebecca Saindon several times for other issues but this time she wanted to focus on the muscles in my neck and specifically around the larynx. This was a definitely a new experience. After just two sessions my voice became stronger and the muscle tension decreased
dramatically. She did an incredible job and I would highly recommend her for singers or those who use their voices frequently in their professions. ~Elizabeth Montgomery
"I would wake up in tears with pain in my jaw. Couldn't eat anything that required any chewing. My dentist had not been able to do anything to relieve the pain or help me open my mouth any wider. During a visit to Knoxville, my friend Rebecca Saindon convinced me to let her work on the muscles of my neck and jaw. I had immediate relief that day and over the next 6 weeks, I would drive to NNC from Knoxville, knowing my help was only 200 miles away. Rebecca worked on me a total of 4 times and taught me how to self-initiate early intervention techniques to prevent the onset of any flare ups. After the 4th treatment, the pain was completely gone. It's been 4 years now and my TMJ problem hasn't returned. I eat normally and can even enjoy a good steak." ~Debby LovinBuuck, Social worker "I was first treated by Keith McCord at NNC for two issues: one was an IT band injury that had been plaguing me for 4 years and the other was ongoing back pain as a result of my work where I travel all week carrying a heavy briefcase. He is the best NMT I have ever been treated by. He has been able to reduce the IT band pain entirely and to control the back pain significantly. In fact, my back pain would go away if I did not reinjure it each week when I travel. I would recommend Keith to anyone with any pain problems, but especially to anyone with a running or athletic injury since he really understands these in a way so many doctors and other therapists don't.
He has also treated my mother successfully. She has knee problems from her weight and a car accident several years ago. She is very skeptical of anyone who is not a medical doctor, but after one visit to Keith, she was feeling better and wanted more treatment. Since she lives in Oak Ridge, Keith helped her find an NMT there."
Susan Raridon Lambreth
Hildebrandt International "I have suffered from chronic arthritis for many years. I have had both of my knees replaced. I have had problems with standing up straight and despite physical therapy, I have been unable to hold my shoulders back.
Following the sessions at NNC I was able to maintain an erect posture. My husband even said he noticed I was taller. I have received pain relief and improved my balance. I am very grateful for the kindness and expertise."
Jeanne Youngkins "I received treatment at NNC for hip and knee pain with Keith McCord and Michelle Baier. The pain in my leg was recurring and miserable. My session with Keith and Michelle immediately alleviated 70 percent of my discomfort and after a week of performing the recommended exercises I was completely free of pain. I continue with the exercises on a daily basis and have not had another flare up. Keith and Michelle made a detailed postural analysis prior to my table work. I knew I was in expert hands and benefiting from some real detective work. The massage was thorough and extremely gentle. Following the treatment they made another comparative postural analysis to assess my progress. Their communication skills are superb, compassionate and good humored. I have recommended NNC to patients from my own acupuncture practice."
~Mark Shprintz, Licensed Acupuncturist "Rebecca helped me tremendously with my vertigo. I was unable to get out of bed without being dizzy. After one session and doing the exercise she gave me at home, I am no longer dizzy." ~Kat Corbitt, Vanderbilt "I was at the end of my rope after spending weeks with near-debilitating muscle pain from a large number of knots throughout my lower back and hips. I went to massage therapists, my doctor, a chiropractor, and physical therapy, but nothing worked. After one session with Rebecca Saindon, for the first time in over a month, I was able to walk around with a relatively normal posture and without significant pain. By the third day after my visit, I actually felt like myself again. I am really impressed with her professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to help. After all the time and money I spent using more mainstream methods of treatment, I was glad to find someone who takes a systemic approach to the body. Rebecca's specific knowledge of neuromuscular therapy was EXACTLY what I needed. In one one-hour session, she did more for my back pain than anyone else! It’s now been over three months and I have not had any pain. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me, Rebecca." ~Lee Bateman, BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc
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