Synergy Therapeutics — Attraction in Eugene

I’ll be honest—I wasn’t sure at first about trying massage with a male therapist. But Doug has completely earned my trust. He’s warm, considerate, and so professional that I’ve felt completely at ease from the very beginning.

I first started seeing Doug almost a year ago—May 2024—after my original massage therapist, Kes (who I found through a close friend), recommended him. I was a bit nervous to switch, and I first booked with him because of his late-night appointment availability and a new client discount.

Doug quickly put me at ease with his kindness, professionalism, and calm, respectful demeanor, and I stayed because of how effective his massages are.

He combines strong, focused technique with an intuitive sense of what your body needs. I practice various forms of dance and other physically demanding hobbies on top of a full-time job, which causes varying degrees of chronic tightness and occasional acute issues. Doug’s methodical, focused work has helped me recover faster and stay aligned.

Doug creates a safe and comfortable environment from the moment you walk in.

Each session is thoughtful from start to finish:

He checks in on specific needs or injuries Steps out while I get situated Uses hot packs and stones for deep relaxation Incorporates PT-style motions Always checks in on pressure (he has strong hands and excellent control)

He meticulously maintains modesty and comfort throughout. His 90-minute sessions are truly full-body—from fingertips to toes—and include optional touches like eye pillows and scalp work that leave me feeling reset and cared for.

I especially appreciate how we debrief after each massage—that mutual feedback helps me catch issues I might have overlooked and gives me a chance to highlight things I particularly enjoyed.

Doug is also just a genuinely enjoyable person to be around—he has a great sense of humor and brings a grounded, calming energy to every visit.

I highly recommend him to anyone looking for skilled, respectful, therapeutic bodywork. If you’re looking for a massage therapist who is professional, caring, and effective, Doug is...

As a medical provider, I highly recommend Synergy for a great massage and overall rejuvenating and therapeutic experience! I’ve had several massages with both Lizzie and Kes and feel so well cared for and relaxed every time. Each visit is comfortable and safe with special touches such as flax packs, hot rocks, a soothing eye pad, and aromatherapy. They even give medical provider, education, and non-profit discounts, and work with many insurances. No wonder Synergy has been voted “best of” for so many years!

It can be challenging to find a massage therapist who is comfortable getting into the “forgotten areas,” but Lizzie did a great job massaging my psoas, pectoral, and sternocleidomastoid muscles (among others). She was able to smooth out the inflamed fascia and bring healing touch to some extremely tight and painful areas. She checked in to make sure she was using the right amount of pressure for my comfort and adjusted as needed.

Before my initial visit, I was asked to fill out an online health history form (which to my delight was very detailed) and both Kes and Lizzie verified and updated info at each visit. The office is well ventilated and spotless, but also warm and inviting. It truly feels like I’m at a professional physical therapy or medical office (in the best way possible) and that my overall health is a priority to the therapist. After each massage, postural education is offered with home exercises and even videos for further study. I am so impressed with this practice and can’t stop spreading the word about both Lizzie and Kes (I’m sure the other therapists are fantastic as well)! For me, a treatment at Synergy is not just a massage, it’s a holistic experience from skilled LMTs with a very high standard of care. Thank you for being here for me, and for...

I cannot say enough good things about Kes! I have been getting regular massages for over two years and have benefitted in so many ways from her expertise.

The space is calming and serene and I feel relaxed as soon as I step into the waiting area. Kes is always prompt to greet me and inquire about stress levels, changes in activity, or any areas that I’d like her focus on or be extra gentle with. She notices changes in my body from visit to visit and if any area is particularly tight or unbalanced, she not only responds to and addresses the issues with body work, but also recommends targeted stretches or exercises for me to do as follow-up.

The massage room is always the perfect temperature with plants, soft lighting, music (you can request any music you like) and aromatherapy of your choice. I am always comfortable physically and emotionally in the space. The table is heated and Kes uses heat packs and hot stones throughout the massage. And pre-pandemic, she also used steamy towels. Speaking of pandemic protocol, Kes goes above and beyond to ensure the absolute safest possible environment, and I have felt no reservations about getting massages over the past several months. In fact, it has done wonders for my physical and mental health during this time of relative isolation and stress.

I enthusiastically recommend Kes and feel confident that you will not find a better massage experience...