Massage location at Mission Valley
James Rhodes HHP,CMT
With over eight years of experience in sports massage and recovery, James Rhodes has established himself as a trusted performance and recovery specialist working with elite athletes across professional, Olympic, collegiate, and high-level youth sports.
As the founder of Dynamic Recovery & Performance Massage Services, LLC, James specializes in sports massage, soft tissue therapy, mobility work, and recovery strategies designed to help athletes perform at their highest level while reducing injury risk and improving recovery time.
In addition to his sports performance background, James brings five years of experience working in a high-paced, top San Diego-based physical therapy clinic, where he collaborated alongside rehabilitation professionals treating a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related injuries. This experience strengthened his understanding of movement mechanics, post-injury recovery, and performance-based treatment approaches, allowing him to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and athletic performance.
James currently serves as a massage therapist for the USA Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens programs, where he has been part of the athlete care team for five seasons at the international level. His experience also includes three seasons with the University of San Diego Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs, three seasons with San Diego Wave FC, and two seasons with San Diego Loyal SC.
Throughout his career, James has worked with athletes and organizations from some of the most respected teams in the world, including the New Zealand All Blacks, Fijian national rugby union team, Columbus Crew of the MLS, National Women’s Soccer League teams, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series athletes, National Rugby League teams, NFL players, and competitors at the U.S. Masters National Swimming Championships.
Known for his professionalism, adaptability, and hands-on treatment approach, James has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality recovery and performance care in demanding competitive environments. His passion for helping athletes recover, move better, and compete at their best continues to drive his work with athletes at every level of sport.
