Late last year, Omaha Integrative Care lost an important member of our team and our community: Kara Herrera. This Sunday, June 26, would have been Kara’s 50th birthday. In celebration of Kara, we recently planted wildflower seeds in our pollinator garden, and Dr. Kate Hennessy-Keimig read the following blessing, which we share here so that […]

As graduation approached, I reflected on my experiences as a social work practicum student at Omaha Integrative Care. I remember when I was looking at different careers, I told myself that I never pictured myself being a therapist. One, because I had never seen a therapist before and second, I didn’t think I would be […]

We are so excited to see your faces! Yoga classes resumed in person on April 17th! Click on the link below for details, and check back soon for more information on our safety measures. MORE INFORMATION

Looking for a new way to relax and rejuvenate? Shiatsu Shiatsu therapy is a Japanese form of bodywork that brings the whole body into balance. “Shiatsu” means “finger pressure,” and pressure is one of the main techniques this modality uses. Additionally, it involves kneading, tapping, and stretching. Shiatsu is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, like […]

With the days getting shorter and the weather turning colder, it can be difficult to find the motivation or time to get outside. Even thinking about the numerous layers of clothing required for a short walk outside in the frigid temperatures can be daunting. However, taking a winter walk or even just spending time outside […]

A first responder is an individual who is the first to respond when there is a crisis, accident, emergency, or — most recently — a pandemic. Professions that are categorized as first responders can include: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), medical workers, paramedics, firefighters, school resource officers, and police officers.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders have […]

At OIC, we are looking forward to being able to see our clients, patients, and colleagues in person once again. It has been a long time, and we miss the experience of being face-to-face and in the same room, sharing space and energy with each other. However, as health care providers, we are also cognizant […]

I’m seeing a growing trend in therapy sessions lately. A number of my clients are reporting feeling exhausted, unmotivated, apathetic, unproductive, and have become harshly judgmental of their actions (or inaction) and their feelings. “Sounds like burnout,” I tell them. “What’s burnout?” is the most common response. The second most common response has been, “I […]