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Massage Therapist in Omaha Nebraska Focused on Pain Relief, Mobility, and Posture
Introduction to Pain-Focused Massage and Bodywork in Omaha
If you are living with pain, limited movement, numbness, or chronic tightness, you are not alone. Daily pain is more than an ache—it drains your energy, affects your mood, and changes the way you move, sleep, and interact with others. Many clients come in feeling worn down, frustrated, and unsure where to turn next. Some have tried medication, braces, rest, or even surgery and are still dealing with discomfort that limits daily life.
My name is Sheila Houser-Zealand, a professional massage therapist in Omaha, Nebraska, located at 3605 North 147th Street Suite 106, Omaha, NE 68116. I work with people ready to feel relief and regain mobility. My focus is not just general relaxation, although that’s available. I specialize in targeted massage therapy designed to reduce or eliminate pain and restore comfortable movement.
I am a Certified Myokinesthetic System Practitioner. The Myokinesthetic System is a specialized method that works with both the nervous and muscular systems to release tension, improve posture, and relieve pain throughout the body. This approach is especially effective for shoulder pain after surgery, stiff neck, low back pain, tingling or numbness, plantar fasciitis, and restless leg syndrome. My goal is to help you get back on your feet, feel better, and enjoy daily life again.
There are three kinds of stress that affect the body: chemical, emotional, and physical. When you’re in pain, all three often occur at once. Chemical stress comes from medications; emotional stress shows up as frustration and fatigue; physical stress comes from injury, surgery, or muscle strain. Together, they make pain feel exhausting and overwhelming.
Ongoing pain doesn’t just hurt—it often changes how you move. You might start guarding one side of your body, sitting or walking differently, or avoiding certain tasks. These small compensations create new areas of tightness and tension.
Focused massage, postural analysis, and The Myokinesthetic System work together to interrupt this cycle. When tension patterns are identified and addressed, the body can return to natural, balanced posture. Improved posture allows your body to move without strain, leading to less pain, better sleep, and a more relaxed mood. Reducing pain helps not only physically—it helps you feel like yourself again.
Clients often begin with one primary concern such as shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, or carpal tunnel symptoms. After several sessions, they frequently notice improvements throughout the body: looser neck and shoulders, better range of motion, and less discomfort at night.
Targeted bodywork supports relief from
neck pain, back pain, nerve irritation, and
limited range of motion due to surgery or injury. It also improves mobility in shoulders recovering from surgery, bursitis, impingement, or frozen stiffness. It can ease overworked muscles and reduce strain in hands, wrists, and forearms caused by repetitive work.
For those recovering from stroke or dealing with altered muscle tone, therapeutic massage can reduce tightness and improve comfort. In addition to pain relief, many clients choose
relaxation massage to manage stress. Chronic stress can lock muscles in a guarded state, and a relaxation session helps the nervous system reset—calming the body, reducing fatigue, and restoring energy.
How Sheila Houser-Zealand Can Help
I also offer therapeutic massage for targeted pain and tension relief. This method focuses on balancing overworked and underactive muscles to restore natural movement. It can increase mobility, ease stiffness, and help daily movement feel easier and less guarded.
Every client is different, so each session begins with listening and assessment. You’ll describe where you hurt, how long it’s been happening, and what makes it better or worse. From there, I use visual postural analysis to see how your body is holding tension. Even subtle shifts—a tilted head, raised shoulder, or rotated hip—can reveal a lot about how pain patterns are affecting you.
Once the assessment is complete, I select the most effective techniques for your needs. The
Myokinesthetic System is often the foundation of treatment. It targets specific nerve pathways to reset posture and reduce chronic or recurring pain. Many clients who’ve “tried everything” find lasting results with this approach.
For clients seeking deep rest and stress reduction, relaxation massage is available. This slower, calming approach lowers tension levels throughout the body, improving sleep, focus, and overall well-being.
My office is located at
3605 North 147th Street Suite 106, Omaha, NE 68116. Sessions are by appointment only.
Business Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: by appointment only
- Friday & Sunday: closed
To schedule, call (402) 715-5692 or email shzealand@gmail.com. You’ll receive a confirmation and can discuss any questions before your session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you only work on injury pain, or can I come in for stress relief?
You’re welcome for either. Some clients come for chronic pain or post-surgery recovery; others simply want to reduce tension and stress. Both are valid and beneficial.
What is The Myokinesthetic System?
The Myokinesthetic System focuses on posture, the nervous system, and muscle balance. It looks at the body as a whole, not just the area that hurts. The goal is to rebalance posture and nerve signaling so you can move naturally and comfortably again.
Can this help with numbness, tingling, or burning pain?
Yes. Many clients experience carpal tunnel, sciatic, or nerve compression symptoms. Sessions are designed to ease tension around nerve pathways, reduce irritation, and improve posture for long-term relief.
I recently had surgery and still have limited movement. Can you help?
Yes, as long as your doctor has cleared you for massage. I often help clients after shoulder surgeries, rotator cuff repairs, and bursitis flare-ups. Gentle, targeted work can improve range of motion and reduce stiffness safely.
Can you help with foot pain or plantar fasciitis?
Absolutely. Foot pain can be debilitating and affect how you walk. Focused massage releases tight fascia and improves how weight is carried through the foot and leg, often easing strain in the knees, hips, and back as well.
Schedule Your Visit in Omaha Nebraska
If you’re tired of living with pain, frustrated by limited motion, or worn down by stress, you don’t have to handle it alone. Relief is possible. Movement can improve. You can feel like yourself again.
To schedule your massage or Myokinesthetic session with Sheila Houser-Zealand, call (402) 715-5692 or email shzealand@gmail.com. Describe your concerns, ask questions, and choose a convenient time. Together, we’ll work toward less pain, better movement, and a more comfortable, active life.
