Tom Hendrickson, D.C., is a world-renowned authority in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Hendrickson has helped bring healing to patients for nearly 50 years through his private practice and through the teaching of Hendrickson Method, his unique, comprehensive system of massage and manual therapy for the treatment of both acute and chronic pain as well as providing optimum function in the musculoskeletal system.

Dr. Hendrickson’s textbook, Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions (LW &W, 2009), published in five languages, outlines the Hendrickson Method protocol and is used in advanced massage and manual therapy courses throughout the world. Dr. Hendrickson is currently writing the third edition.

The creation of Hendrickson Method evolved out of Dr. Hendrickson’s decades of clinical practice combined with his in-depth study of the human body, musculoskeletal disorders, and energy healing. 50 years of a daily practice of yoga, tai chi, meditation, and prayer has also deeply informed his work, teaching him the importance of developing an internal healing state before offering treatments and how this significantly enhances the manual therapy for better clinical outcomes. Dr. Hendrickson believes that the internal energy of the practitioner and how a treatment is given is as important as what to do when performing the techniques.

Dr. Hendrickson’s training in the healing arts began in 1972 when he studied with Zen priest and Shiatsu Master Riuho Yamada. He then studied Lomi Bodywork with Robert Hall M.D. and trained in Reichian Bodywork with Phil Curcuruto D.C. His trainings also included studying with healers Rosalyn Bruyere and Muriel Chapman D.O. In 1982, Dr. Hendrickson completed an apprenticeship and four-year training program under the legendary Lauren Berry, RPT, a mechanical engineer and physical therapist who made significant contributions to the field of manual therapy. Dr. Hendrickson is grateful for these teachers and many others for their knowledge, wisdom and guidance which continue to support his healing work.

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