Our Licensed Massage Therapists
Sherri Hrabik
Licensed Massage Therapist
Modalities: Hot Stones, Prenatal, Reflexology
Sherri graduated from the Ancient Wisdom College of Healing Arts in Council Bluffs, IA in 2004. She is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, has a certification in pregnancy massage since 2008, and is Coordinator of the Omaha Massage Forums.
We are priviledged to have Sherri working part-time as a Licensed Massage Therapist at Essentials. Working full-time at a large insurance company, Sherri seems to be drawn towards the medical profession. She has plans to learn more and obtain a certification in oncology and mastectomy massage.
Sherri is married, has two grown children and 3 dogs. She enjoys camping, being outside, time with friends and family, as well as learning new techniques to help towards health and wellness in her patients lives.
Suzy Bourke
Licensed Massage Therapist
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Thai Yoga Massage, Lymphatic Oncology, Foot Reflexology, Pregnancy, Himalayan Hot Stone, CBD Oil Massage
Suzy graduated from the Omaha School of Massage Therapy in August of 2015 and has been a massage therapist ever since.
"I enjoy massaging, because I can focus in on specific issues, aches and pains and how we can make them feel better."
In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, camping, motorcycles, baking, sewing, yoga and weight lifting. She thoroughly enjoys trying new things and learning new hobbies.
Karen Knight
Licensed Massage Therapist
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Infant, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point
Karen graduated from the Omaha School of Massage Therapy in 1995. She has spent her entire career working in chiropractic offices. She joined Dr. Hansen and the Essentials Natural Family Health family in December 2016. It was Dr. Hansen's vision of mind, body, and spirit care in one facility that drew Karen to join the Essentials team. Karen specializes in Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Cupping, and Swedish Massage. You can also find her at the front desk assisting patients.
"People ask if I still enjoy what I do after 24 years, and my answer is always yes! It is so rewarding to see how one improves during a session not only in body, but in spirit as well. I have always been driven to help others to the best of my ability. I feel that I can achieve this ever day through massage therapy."
Karen was born and raised in Omaha and is the youngest of eleven children. She has been with her high school sweetheart, Anthony, for 27 years and married for 18 years. In her spare time she enjoys vacationing at the beach, Husker football, tailgating, and spending time with family and friends.
Christine Mitchell
Licensed Massage Therapist
Modalities: Swedish, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Neromuscular, Hot Stones
Christine graduated from Heritage College in Denver, CO in 2006. She then went on to the Midwest School of Massage in Omaha, NE and graduated in 2022.
"I enjoy the art of massage because every therapist is different in their own technique. It is beautiful how so many people can have the same job, but all do it so differently. I also love how many people it can help in so many ways, from muscle aches & pains, to some health problems. I am blessed to be apart of it."
During Christine's free time she loves to find a shady area to read or go to the beach when it's nice out. She also likes spending time with her family whether it's just sitting and talking or getting together to watch a movie.
Rachael Hruseborne
Licensed Massage Therapist
Modalities: Orthopedic, Cupping, Myofascial Release, Scar Tissue, Pregnancy
Rachael graduated in 2009 from Carlson College of Massage Therapy in Anamosa, Iowa. After a year working in a local hospital, she worked for 13 years in private practice, before moving to Omaha in 2022. She is passionate about continuing education. Her professional interests include orthopedic assessment, injury rehabillitation, and more recently, scar treatment.
"I enjoy working with a wide range of clients including children, college students, athletes, mothers, and the elderly. Sports massage and orthopedic techniques are useful for everyone, not just those participating in sports. They are helpful for new mother developing pain from holding a baby, an office worker who doesn't have a chance to move often, or anyone after an injury or surgery. People often think of "deep tissue" as only a type of pressure, but it's so much more. It's a way of analyzing posture and mechanics to see what is causing pain, beyond the area that hurts".
Rachael was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the oldest of eight children. She has been with her partner, Terry, for eleven years. He grew up in Omaha. They moved to care for his aging father. They enjoy studying languages, hiking, biking, and traveling to wherever they can find great food, cluture, and views. She loves reading, cooking, and crafitng, especially knitting.
Dennis Jenkins
Licensed Massage Therpist
Modalities: Swedish, Hot Stone, Prenatal, Cupping, Energy work, and have introductions to many other forms of massage.
Dennis finished massage school in 2008. He is married with two grown sons and has a grandaughter. "I have been lucky enough to dive all over the world. In the summer you might find me getting wet with the Greater Omaha Scuba Club".
"I did not know that you could learn so much in just a short 9 moths. The thing I learned is the more I know, the more I don't know. I have taken over 350 hours of continuing education. I try not to do cookie cutter massages and talk to my clients to see what they are looking to accomplish in a massage. After being a massage therapist for 15 years, I can say I still enjoy going to work.
