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Dao Therapeutics
Medical, Myofascial, & Sports Massage Therapy
Wellness-Based Pain Relief in Tallahassee, FL
At Dao Therapeutics, we help relieve pain, restore movement, and renew vitality through expert specialized massage therapy modalities and Medical Qigong protocols.
In traditional Chinese philosophy, Dao (also spelled Tao) means "The Way" — the natural path of harmony, balance, and flow that governs all life.
At Dao Therapeutics, we embrace the principles of the Dao by guiding the body’s natural ability to heal, restore, and find balance through therapeutic bodywork and energy-based wellness practices.
Offerings
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Bodywork Therapies for Pain Relief and Functional Support
Experience personalized therapeutic care designed to relieve pain, restore mobility, and support your body's natural healing process. This session integrates a variety of specialized bodywork techniques—including Medical Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, and other targeted therapies—tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you are recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking to improve physical performance, each treatment focuses on addressing muscular imbalances, nerve-related discomfort, tension patterns, and overall movement health.
Ideal for athletes, active individuals, and anyone seeking meaningful, results-driven bodywork support.
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Daoist Neuro-Energetic Balancing
Daoist Neuroenergetic Balancing is a hands-on energy therapy rooted in Qigong and classical Daoist principles, designed to restore harmony within the nervous system and throughout the body.
During each 50–75 minute session, I work systematically along the spine, accessing every intervertebral space and sending a refined energetic signal (“qi” or “chi” in Traditional Chinese Medicine) through the spinal nerves. These signals communicate with the body’s internal systems — organs, tissues, and energy centers — and allow for real-time feedback that I interpret and adjust to support the return to homeostasis.
The result is a profound release of stored tension and imbalance throughout the nervous system and body, making this one of the most effective methods I’ve encountered for resolving chronic pain, nerve-related discomfort, and patterns of disharmony that other approaches may not reach.
Clients experiencing chronic or persistent issues are encouraged to begin with a series of three sessions within a 10-day window for optimal results.
If no benefit is felt after the first session, there is no charge. -
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle hands-on therapy for relaxation, pain relief, and nervous system support.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a subtle, non-invasive method that uses light, sustained touch to release tension in the body's central nervous system. By working gently with the head, spine, and sacrum, CST helps restore balance, ease pain, and encourage deep relaxation throughout the body.
Sessions are deeply calming, with pressure no greater than the weight of a nickel. Clients remain fully clothed and recline comfortably, often experiencing sensations of unwinding, emotional release, or a deep "reset" of the body’s natural rhythms.
Craniosacral Therapy is especially helpful for:
Headaches and migraines
Chronic neck and back pain
TMJ dysfunction
Stress, anxiety, and nervous system disorders
Post-concussion symptoms
Sleep issues and fatigue
Emotional trauma and tension patterns
Each session is customized to your body's needs, offering a non-invasive, holistic approach to lasting wellness and inner balance.
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Testimonials
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Mike is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. I have always felt safe and respected in his presence. over the last few years he has helped me with pain relief and mobility, enabling me to return to strength training and avoid major flares of my neuromuscular condition.
-Anonymous
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Mike is a gifted professional with a heartfelt compassion and desire to participate and bring his patient to a better place of wellbeing. it is rare to find an individual dedicated to listening without a forced agenda. His treatment approach allows for an individualized outcome that is patient oriented, as opposed to what other practitioners often provide that feels like a mechanical and cookie-cutter (every body is the same) delivery. Thank you mike.
-Mary Kaye B.
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I showed up at Mikes office after seeing everyone who thought they might be able to help with my headaches. Physical Therapists, chiropractors, a neurologist after a trip to the ER and no one could do much. The neurologist told me to find a good masseuse so that is why I found Mike. I have been seeing him once a month for 4 years and do not have headaches anymore except on rare occasions. I was having them 3-4 times a week. He does something most people do not and you have to try it!!
~Adrienne B.
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I am very grateful for the positive change that this treatment has made on my body.
~Anonymous
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I've been using Mike Dow's services now for the past 5 years. He is amazing and cares deeply for his clients. I highly recommend Mike Dow for anyone having low back issues as well as sciatic nerve issues.
-Pam H.
Mike Dow, LMT
Founder, Dao Therapeutics
License #MA55507
Mike Dow, LMT is a licensed massage therapist based in Midtown Tallahassee with over 15 years of experience in pain relief and therapeutic bodywork. He offers specialized sessions in Medical Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, and Daoist Neuro-Energetic Balancing—a gentle, nervous system-focused method rooted in Medical Qigong. Mike’s work is grounded, precise, and results-oriented, helping clients address chronic pain, tension, postural issues, and stress-related conditions through a personalized, whole-person approach.