Rusty Loftin Massage

I am a very active person and I’ve been an athlete my entire life. I rely on my monthly massage along with my foam rolling and stretching at home to keep me injury free. I visited Rusty while in town for work. I thought I had been receiving the best massages ever and then I experienced Rusty’s therapeutic massage. I visited him because of reviews on Unilocal.I can honestly say they are spot on and he was phenomenal. I have since referred one of my friends and I will be visiting Rusty next time I am in Wilmington. I left feeling amazing and my body has been nice and relaxed and almost «springy» ever since.

I am so happy to get in for a final massage with Rusty before he makes his transition to NC. He is the best massage therapist I have ever experienced. His expertise, technique, sensitivity, and kind communication are extraordinary. Having work done by him is what I need to feel like myself again. The release of stress and tension is even noticed by my husband when I get home. Rusty, I don’t know what I’ll do without you. Thanks so much for your compassion and care. Best wishes in your next chapter!

I went to Rusty with a very painful lower back strain. He was extremely thorough and effective. I was impressed by his professionalism and attentiveness. I will definitely go back if (when) I have another issue.

I found Rusty on the internet as I was searching for a bodywork person that a could tackle chronic muscle issues. Rusty was intriguing because he has had muscle issues himself, and could relate to the needs of his clients. I work on my feet everyday, and am quite active. I also tend to hold tension in my body. So, when I went to my first session, I was hoping for a session that was as good as some that I’ve had. Well, I was blown away. Not only was Rusty beyond my expectations, he has continued to impress me. Every time I visit him, he gives me a different treatment, so he really focuses on what I need at the time. My husband follows with his session after mine, and he too is always impressed. We drive from downtown San Diego to visit Rusty; we just make a day of it by going out to lunch afterward, then heading home for a nap!

I was super impressed with Rusty’s work. I always like a deep tissue massage with a lot of muscle, for one. No problem there. He’s strong and he gets right in there if needed and desired. He’s got all the skills of a top notch massage therapist, but he really seems to go beyond the usual bag of tricks with certain additional skills that I’d never encountered before. There seemed to be a level of precision and mastery of how to work with the muscles and tissues which I’d rarely seen before. I will eagerly look forward to as many visits with Rusty as I can afford. And the pricing is very reasonable too!

Truly incredible deep tissue/​sports massage! The secret? His wealth of knowledge and experience. He hasnt only studied the muscles, he knows and appreciates how they all come together to cause pain and tension. Working to relieve tension, his style is a balance of the science of massage therapy and the art of various different techniques — creating a fusion!
His studio office is in a lovely Encinitas neighborhood adjacent to a home. It is very welcoming and great to be away from busy streets and hear the local birds.
I have had overuse injuries from triathlon training and have been to physical therapy and saw a chiropractor for months. After one 90minute session with Rusty most of the combined tension has been released. Now I can begin to train again and do my exercises without the pain! Looking forward to seeing him again.

Amazing! Rusty is a true healer. His approach is very powerful and unique in that he integrates multiple massage techniques to give a deep, therapeutic treatment specifically customized to your needs. He worked out all of my tight spots and even reset my bothersome forearms and wrists. If you need a serious massage and aren’t looking for your typical rub down, Rusty is your man!

Best deep tissue massage and athlete sports related body work period! I have been to 2 dozen massage therapists in the last 2 years, he’s by far the best. Recovering from an injury and dealing with massive muscle tension, it’s a blessing to have Rusty as a resource. Best ever!

Rusty is very competent, passionate, compassionate, informed, and skilled. I have booked with him for a few years now and have not been disappointed. His work combines multiple modalities and technique– all designed for relief as well as relaxation. When I am weighed down, achey, tired, or feeling trapped within my own body, I am always confident that a vi
sit to Rusty will surely get me back on track to feeling healthier, vibrant, energized, and restored:-)

You break it, Rusty fixes it.
No kidding, he’s amazing. Running, surfing, and the aging process take their toll on my body, even my mind, but Rusty uses a mixture of techniques — Thai, trigger point, deep tissue — to put everything back in order so I can continue to do the things I love.

I drive all the way from El Cajon to Encinitas to see Rusty. Know why? Because it’s worth it.
Rusty finds the knots and digs in to release stuck muscles. A few times I had to breathe through some of the movements and once he was finished my body felt more grounded and loose. He uses a combination of Thai, deep tissue and Rolfing-​style techniques — depending on what you need — and when he was done with my 90-​minute session my body felt more balanced and tight areas of my body had better range of motion.
This is serious bodywork.

Whenever I’m looking for a massage therapist, I have to make sure they are STRONG! Having suffered several whiplashes and deal with chronic neck and upper back pain, I’m very picky. Rusty is very good. His technique is different than anyone I have gone to. He was able to identify a recent shoulder injury. I’m looking forward to my next appointment!
If you suffer from chronic pain, an athlete, have stubborn knots and having a hard time finding someone who can really work you, then Rusty is the man.

As someone who suffers from chronic (and often debilitating) neck pain, it has been difficult to find a Massage Therapist who knows their craft well enough to alleviate my pain.
Thank goodness I found Rusty!
As a former Massage Therapist, and someone who has received literally hundreds and hundreds of massages, I know that a therapist of Rusty’s caliber is hard to find. Rusty seems to understand the complex intricacies of the body’s musculature well enough to deliver a truly therapeutic massage — but his style and flow is incredible as well so you also feel as if you are getting a spa massage– not a mechanical fixer upper.
The result? An amazing massage!
Take it from me, there are massages and then there is Massage Therapy as an art form, a craft, and a systematic approach to alleviating or addressing pain in the body.
Rusty is a master Massage therapist. And his office is peaceful and cozy too!

I’ve been getting massages from Rusty for over a year now. I’ve had over a hundred massages from different therapists and Rusty is by far the best. He cured a chronic pain that I thought i’d have to live with and he’ll always ask exactly what’s going on so he can work specifically on that area.
I recommend Rusty for athletes to secretaries, anyone looking to add massage to their health régime.
Tell him Patty sent ya.