Your journey to wellness.
Carolyn Benecke, owner of Passageway Massage, has continued to grow her business since graduating from the Omaha School of Massage in 2000.
Carolyn has worked exclusively in the Historic Old Market, and greatly enjoys the energy of the Old Market and being a part of the Old Market community. She started her massage career in the Old Market Passageway, working in that building for 12 years. Having moved from there, but still wanting that history to be a part of her business, she kept the name and adapted it into Passageway Massage, your journey to wellness.
A member of the AMTA since 2000, Carolyn has continued to hone her skills studying many different modalities including deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, myokinesthetics, unlocking computer shoulder, core body mechanics, sports massage, structural analysis, reflexology, lava stone, and Ayurvedic Pancha Karma treatments. Carolyn is able to draw on all her education and 20 plus years of experience.
She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance. Her yoga training and personal yoga practice helps her to be present with her clients, and to also identify muscle imbalances. Check out her classes here.
MASSAGES
Signature Massage
Whether it is relaxation, relief from tension, or rehabilitation from an injury, Carolyn's signature massage uses a combination of techniques and over 20 years of experience to create a massage custom-suited to your individual needs. She uses a variety of tools – hot and cold stones, cupping, Rapid Release massage tool, and Doterra essential oils, to bring balance and healing to your body.
$95/60 min | $110/75min | $125/90min
AYURVEDA
India’s 5000 year old system of medicine, Ayurveda means the science of life. One of the primary goals of Ayurveda is to restore balance to your dosha or body type. We are each made up of certain elements, and those elements can become unbalanced, causing “dis-ease” throughout the body. Aimed at aiding in detoxification and restoration, these treatments use oils infused with herbs specifically chosen for your body type to help bring balance back to your body, mind, and spirit.
Only done twice during the year, at the spring and fall equinox. PanchaKarma is the ultimate in detox and relaxation, and helps us restore balance and reset our mind and body at the change of the seasons.
It starts with a dry brush exfoliation to prepare your skin for the massage. The massage is done next with warm herbal-infused oil that brings balance to your specific body type. Then shirodhara is performed – a profoundly relaxing experience in which warm herbal oil is poured continuously over the forehead (third eye) for 15-25 minutes depending on your body type. Perfect for anyone suffering from stress, headaches, anxiety, or insomnia.
The treatment ends with a stream bath- a refreshing treatment that opens the pores and allows the oils from the massage absorb further into your body with a steam infused with herbs that are both detoxifying and balancing. You leave feeling refreshed, balanced and like you’ve hit a reset button. This treatment is more effective if done in tandem with a cleansing detox diet.
Panchakarma
This includes it all! Massage with exfoliation, Shirodhara, and steam. Recommended to do in the spring and fall at the change of the seasons, a full panchakarma treatment to shed the season, detox, and restore balance.
$270/ one therapist, 2 hours
$405/ two therapists, 2 hours
Shirodhara
Warm oil poured over the forehead (third eye) flows into the scalp and hair.
$135/30 min massage w/ Shirodhara
$165/60 min massage w/ Shirodhara
Abyanga Synchronized Massage
(Ah-bee-ahn-ga) A synchronized four handed massage, two therapists working in sync with each other, perform an Ayurvedic massage, using herbal-infused oils to balance your specific body type.
$225/1 hour
YOGA
Carolyn specializes in teaching restorative yoga, which heals the body and mind through deep breathing and intentional progressive relaxation. All poses are completely supported to allow for maximum relaxation. You will leave class feeling deeply rested and relaxed. Her classes are held at Pilates Center of Omaha on the first and third Sunday of the month.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Exceptional is the first word that comes to mind when describing Carolyn’s work. There are so many different options to choose from when it comes to getting a massage. It’s offered at the salon, spas, health clubs and the chiropractors office in addition to private practice offices and massage franchises. But I know, as a massage therapist myself and from my 10+ years of getting massages around the country and even on my travels overseas, that not all massages are the same. It’s the massage therapist that makes the difference and Carolyn Benecke is one of the very best. Highly skilled and extremely talented, Carolyn’s sessions are not only relaxing, but tailored to address your individual aches, pains or tension patterns in a way that gets to the root of the problem. Carolyn is who I trust and turn to regularly to help keep me healthy, balanced and pain free. I can’t recommend her highly enough, although I would be happy to keep one of Omaha’s best kept secret’s to myself!”
— Meredith Busher, LMT, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Ayurvedic Consultant
“Carolyn is the best massage therapist I have encountered. Her healing touch makes my body whole. I thank God for her daily. I would whole-heartedly recommend Carolyn to anyone who is seeking competent, compassionate care.”
— Sandy, client for over 20 years
“Carolyn has been my massage therapist since beginning her career. Our meeting happened because my massage therapist was unavailable and Carolyn had an opening. Not being receptive to change, I reluctantly scheduled an appointment. Years later, without hesitation, I schedule appointments every three weeks. Not only do I seek relaxation, but more importantly relief from physical pain due to a hip abnormality. Walking without pain is a gift given by Carolyn through her massage technique which for me involves use of heated stones. How exceptional is Carolyn as a massage therapist? I’ve received massages at spas throughout the country while traveling. No massage has ever compared in quality to that given by Carolyn. The combination of technique, professionalism, and kindness make Carolyn an exceptional massage therapist and one I plan to see until her career ends.”
— Marcia, client for over 20years
“As a massage therapist myself and a kinesiology instructor, I have found Carolyn delivers perhaps the most professional, soothing , and therapeutic massage I have ever enjoyed.”
— Kevin, LMT, kinesiology instructor
GIFTS
Gift cards are only to be purchased for existing clients of Passageway Massage.
We are not accepting new clients at this time. Please call/text Carolyn at 402-917-5609 if you have any questions. You can also prepay for your massage here so you don't have to worry about that after your session.