Frequently Asked Questions
What Massage Services Do You Offer in Tallahassee?
As a licensed massage therapist in Midtown Tallahassee, I specialize in sports recovery, injury rehabilitation, and chronic pain treatment. Dao Therapeutics offers personalized massage therapy built around how your body actually moves and works, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Services include:
Sports Massage Therapy: Targeted bodywork for athletes and active individuals focused on performance, injury prevention, and faster recovery.
Medical Massage Therapy: Clinical treatment for chronic pain, postural imbalances, and soft tissue injuries.
Craniosacral Therapy: Gentle, hands-on work that calms the nervous system and supports deep tissue healing.
What Is Sports Massage Therapy
Sports massage therapy in Tallahassee is designed to support athletic performance and recovery at every level. Using deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and therapeutic stretching, sessions help you recover faster, move better, and stay ahead of injury.
Sports massage is a good fit if you are:
A runner, cyclist, weightlifter, or CrossFit athlete dealing with tight or overused muscles
Recovering from a soft tissue injury or strain
Training consistently and looking to reduce injury risk and improve range of motion
Coming back from time off and needing to rebuild tissue integrity
Dao Therapeutics works with athletes of all levels throughout Tallahassee, from competitive runners and cyclists to recreational gym goers and weekend warriors.
What Is Medical Massage Therapy?
Medical massage therapy is a results-focused treatment for chronic pain, soft tissue injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions. Sessions at Dao Therapeutics combine myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue massage, and therapeutic stretching to address the root of your discomfort rather than just managing symptoms.
Medical massage in Tallahassee is effective for:
Sciatica and nerve compression
Postural misalignment and chronic tension
Repetitive use injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow
Recovery after surgery or musculoskeletal injury
Stress-related and tension-based pain conditions
This is the right fit if you want measurable improvement and lasting relief, not just temporary relaxation.
What Is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method that works with the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid and surrounding tissues to regulate the nervous system and release deep tension held in the body.
Craniosacral therapy in Tallahassee is recommended for:
Chronic neck and back pain
Headaches and migraines
Anxiety, stress, and sleep disruption
PTSD and trauma recovery
It works well as a complement to sports and medical massage, particularly for clients managing high training loads or dealing with nervous system dysregulation alongside physical pain.
How Many Massage Sessions Will I Need?
The number of sessions depends on your condition, goals, and how your body responds.
Acute injuries: 3 to 5 sessions
Chronic pain or long-standing conditions: 7 to 10 or more
Athletic performance maintenance: Biweekly or monthly
For injury recovery or pain relief, starting with three sessions within a 10-day window is recommended. This helps interrupt pain cycles and gives your body the repetition it needs to make a real shift.
Can Different Massage Techniques Be Combined in One Session?
Yes. Myofascial release, craniosacral work, and sports or medical massage techniques are often integrated in a single session based on what your body needs that day. There is no set formula. Every session at Dao Therapeutics is built around you.
What Should I Wear to My Massage Appointment?
For Sports Massage and Medical Massage: elastic-banded underwear or loose shorts. Women may also wear a sports bra.
For Craniosacral Therapy: loose, comfortable clothing like yoga pants or sweats.
Dressing appropriately allows for effective work while keeping you comfortable throughout your session.
What Is the Cancellation Policy at Dao Therapeutics?
Please give at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your massage appointment.
Late cancellations under 24 hours are charged 50% of the session fee.
Missed appointments or cancellations within 3 hours of your session are charged in full.
This policy keeps scheduling fair and ensures other clients have access to available appointments.
Ready to Recover and Perform at Your Best?
Whether you are pushing your athletic performance, coming back from an injury, or finally addressing pain that has been holding you back, every session at Dao Therapeutics is built around your body and your goals. With over 17 years of hands-on experience, Mike Dow, LMT brings focused, results-driven massage therapy to Midtown Tallahassee.
Book your sports massage or medical massage session today!
Mike Dow, LMT
Founder, Dao Therapeutics | FL License #MA55507
Mike Dow is a licensed massage therapist based in Midtown Tallahassee, Florida, with over 17 years of experience in sports recovery, injury rehabilitation, and medical massage therapy. As the founder of Dao Therapeutics, he brings a precise, results-driven approach to every session, built around how your body actually moves and works.
Mike began his career in sports and medical massage, working extensively with professional and collegiate-level athletes. That foundation shaped his clinical approach: treatment-focused, tissue-specific, and built around measurable outcomes. Whether you are managing a chronic injury, recovering from an acute strain, or looking to maintain peak performance, sessions at Dao Therapeutics are designed to move the needle.
His work draws on a deep myofascial framework, integrating deep tissue massage, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, and therapeutic stretching to address the root of pain and dysfunction rather than just the symptoms. This approach makes Dao Therapeutics a go-to destination for athletes, active individuals, and anyone in Tallahassee seeking serious, targeted soft tissue care.
In addition to sports and medical massage, Mike offers Craniosacral Therapy for clients dealing with chronic neck and back pain, headaches, stress-related tension, and nervous system dysregulation. This gentle, hands-on work complements his clinical massage practice and is particularly effective for clients who carry high physical or neurological stress loads.
Mike is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Central Florida, deepening his understanding of the mind-body connection and its role in pain, recovery, and long-term well-being.
If you are looking for a sports massage therapist or medical massage therapist in Tallahassee, Dao Therapeutics offers personalized, one-on-one care in a focused Midtown Tallahassee setting. No fluff. Just work that gets results.
My Approach
Every session at Dao Therapeutics starts with one question: what does your body actually need right now? Whether you are training hard, recovering from an injury, or managing chronic pain that has not responded to other treatment, the goal is the same. Find the root of the problem and address it directly.
Treatment is built around a myofascial framework, meaning I look at how your muscles, connective tissue, and movement patterns interact rather than treating symptoms in isolation. This approach allows for more precise, targeted work and better outcomes over time, whether you are coming in for a single session or working through a structured recovery plan.
Sessions are individualized. Your history, your goals, and how your body responds on a given day all shape how the work unfolds. I do not apply a fixed formula. I pay attention and adjust.
I also maintain a trauma-informed and neurodivergent-friendly environment. That means clear communication, respect for your boundaries, and a pace that works for you. Performance-focused care does not have to feel clinical or impersonal, and at Dao Therapeutics it does not.
The philosophy is simple: get you results, keep you moving, and do no harm in the process.