The Gardener's Body Book

Are stiff knees your reward for nurturing perennials? Did you discover you harvested an aching back along with tomatoes? Gardeners take better care of the garden than of their bodies. Comparing garden elements with similarities in the body, ilustrating correct posture for the activities of planting & weeding & ways to prepare for these activities enables gardeners to spend the time they love with less risk of injury, soreness, & stiffness.

Wednesday, June 6

Here's an interesting Read: Why Gardening Makes You Happy and Cures Depression Written by Robyn Francis While mental health...

Saturday, July 23

SITTING

My mom has been sick and I've been sitting a lot. This made me realize no matter what we're doing these days, we're likely doin...

Saturday, April 9

Aaahh Spring! Arrrrgh Weeding!

I really shouldn't growl at weeding. It is such a zen time for me; mindlessly cleaning out the beds from intruders who would like to evo...

Sunday, March 20

Writer's Block

Writer's Block This should actually be posted under a different blog called Cat Tales or something similar, but regardless here's wh...

Saturday, March 12

Death by Monkey Grass

I was visited by a client last week who had numbness in her arm and hand. On closer investigation, it turns out she has been manicuring her ...

Monday, February 7

Lifting PreHab

OK, Last night we sat on the couch eating cheese and cheering cheese. Time to get up and moving this morning. For me I still have four minut...

Tuesday, January 11

Prehabilitation

PREHABILITATION: Just as Weeding is not done just to make your garden look good - (remember, it’s really about keeping more nutrients for t...

Tuesday, December 14

Muscles and Joints

It’s all about balance. Those guy wires imitate how the muscles work to keep your bones and joints in good placement. Most muscles are att...

Saturday, December 4

Good Bones = the Hardscape = Human Posture

My computer fried last week just as I had taken a week off from work to do so much writing and organization. C'est la vie! But I'm ...

Wednesday, November 24

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I found this great recipe and article on NPR. If you had a bumper crop of pumpkins, I'm sure you've ...

Sunday, November 21

NECESSARY INGREDIENTS

For a healthy garden, whether vegetable or floral, we need nutrient-rich soil, proper preparation of that soil, adequate sunlight for photos...

RAKING LEAVES

What a fantastic weekend it has been in Nashville!! As promised, I went out to rake some leaves. Notice I said 'some' leaves. The co...

Thursday, November 11

The Laws of Nature

Apprentice yourself to nature. Not a day will pass without her opening a new and wondrous world of experience to learn from and enjoy.” - Ri...

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About Me

Posture Fitness: Rebecca Saindon has over 26 years experience specializing in Relieving Musculoskeletal Pain and Restoring Posture. She is a Licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, Certified Corrective Exercise Coach with extensive training, and Posture Alignment Specialist. Rebecca provides hands-on manual therapy at, the Nashville Neuromuscular Center in Nashville, TN and conducts presentations and workshops focusing on body awareness and posture as it relates to pain and wellness. She excels in turning the serious topic of physical anatomy into a less-daunting, much lighter, "Oh, now I get it!" epiphany for her audience and clients. Rebecca's goal is to help people realize that they have control over their bodies in the same way they have control over their external environments. Rebecca has both a keen professional interest and a personal passion for her subject.

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