Guest Teachers

Sigal Guanish

Sigal was drawn to Hendrickson Method’s gentle yet effective treatment for chronic pain and nervous system rehabilitation. She has deep appreciation for the importance of integrating both physical and emotional well being for optimum health. Prior to HM she studied at Avalon School of Massage Therapy in Walnut Creek CA where she learned Swedish massage, deep tissue reflexology and aromatherapy. She worked at the Hendrickson Clinic for many years and maintains a private practice in Berkeley, CA.

Sigal grew up on a farming kibbutz in Israel. She enjoys growing her own vegetables and riding horses with her two teenage boys. Sigal shares that one thing she loves about HM is the opportunity to listen as patients communicate through their bodies.

Ryn Speich

Ryn offers caring, compassionate, skillful touch integrating the Hendrickson Method of Orthopedic Massage and functional rehabilitation with Traditional Asian Medicine/Acupressure. She worked at the Hendrickson Clinic from 2007-2021 and has a private practice in Oakland’s Dimond District.

Ryn loves doing bodywork as it has been deeply effective in her own life sine 1984, and she is grateful to now be able to offer it to others. Ryn says, “It brings me pleasure and purpose to contribute to the health of those I touch and offer relief from pain.” She began practicing bodywork for fun, health and connection as an avocation in 1986 practicing first Polarity Therapy combined with Lomi Deep Tissue work, and then studying 3 years of Rosen Method bodywork and movement. She's been training and studying with Dr. Hendrickson since 2006 practicing his incredible and highly effective Orthopedic Massage and Manual Therapy. She first came across his work in 1993 when she had her own soft tissue injury in her upper body and found great relief. She became a Hendrickson Method Teacher in 2019 and is dedicated to helping pass on Hendrickson Method to new students. Ryn also completed over 1000 hours of study in Traditional Asian Medicine and Acupressure does continuing education coursework in both modalities, in addition maintaining active Qi Gong and meditation practices.