FAQ

What is different about your sessions?

Unique Approach: My Next Level Pain Relief® sessions are recognized for their ability to maximize pain relief quickly and their transformative potential.

Session Details: Each session lasts for an average of 3 hours and currently costs $300. Clients should wear yoga clothes or any breathable, easily movable attire. You will not remove clothes and will rarely have any oils or creams applied to your skin.

Method: Sessions are conducted fully clothed on a mat, resembling a session of relaxed, effortless yoga or Brazilian jiu jitsu depending on your needs and the depth of pressure. Clients typically leave feeling taller and free from pain.

Therapeutic Impact: This bodywork is highly effective, particularly for those suffering from chronic pain, back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or sciatica.

Not Traditional: This approach goes beyond what is typically thought of as massage, offering a focus on chronic pain management and mobility. Clients have compared traditional deep tissue massage as being merely “petted” for an hour relative to my sessions.

Intensity: While the therapy can be soft and gentle, I can also apply up to 200lbs of body weight if necessary. This makes it especially beneficial for those with chronic pain, MMA practitioners, Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners, martial artists, athletes, yoga instructors, and dancers.

Suitable for All: You don’t need to be particularly flexible or “in shape” to benefit from my work. The sessions are customized to your specific needs.

Benefits: My sessions offer a perfect opportunity to escape the strains of modern life via connected touch and correcting computer user posture, bringing balance and relief.

Do you do outcalls?

No. My practice has grown, and I no longer travel to conduct sessions.

What forms of payment do you accept?

I accept cash, check, or credit card as payment.

What massage classes do you teach?

All current in-person and online classes are listed in the store.

Where do I sign up for class?

Sign up for classes here.

I want a Thai massage class in my city and state.

Email me at Robert@RobertGardnerWellness.com with your proposal. I require a facility that can accommodate a minimum of 10 students. As an NCBTMB-approved provider, I can typically offer CE credits in most states.

I want an online class.

I offer the widest selection of online classes and options of any educator I know. My livestream capacity means I can train you, your colleagues or staff via 4 camera angles livestreaming right from where you are. I have hands on and prerecorded virtual for NCBTMB CEs. Please ensure that your state accepts NCBTMB-approved classes for homestudy CE credit.

What makes your classes different?

I do not teach traditional Thai massage.

I am a syncretist and iconoclast, constantly reviewing my teaching methods and curriculum to provide the highest quality education possible. My work builds upon traditional Thai massage but incorporates a variety of modalities to meet the needs of clients and students. This may include:

• Anatomy
• Pain science
• Rehab education
• Yoga and yoga therapy
• Trigger point therapy
• Neuromuscular reeducation
• Chi nei tsang
• Myofascial release
• Pranayama

You can study Thai massage with other teachers, but you can only study what I do with me.

As an LMT and educator, I’m working to transform the bodywork industry from the ground up. My methods empower therapists to work effortlessly while providing significant relief for clients with chronic pain and other conditions.

I’m a yoga teacher or not a licensed massage therapist. Can I take your classes?

Yes! I welcome anyone with an interest in learning. Sign up for my video vault for just $7 a month (your first month is free). You’ll gain access to nearly everything I’ve taught since 2017 now over 1,000 hours of teaching footage.

While my classes are dense with information, I can teach even beginners to perform sessions for family and friends. If you want to learn, I will teach you.

I want to learn to do this for my partner. Do you have a class like that?

Yes! I have a specific class to show you and your partner how to work on each other safely.

What is your refund policy?

To hold your space in a class, I require a deposit. If you cancel within two weeks of the start date, your deposit will be refunded. If I cancel the class for any reason, all fees will be refunded promptly.

Are you an accredited provider for Continuing Education?

Yes, I am fully approved by the following state massage boards and organizations:

• Texas: LMT #101765, MTI #2395, CE #1445
• Arkansas: CE 2013-032
• National: NCBTMB #247

I am also insured and a member of the following professional organizations: AMBP, AMTA.

Can I get certified in Next Level Pain Relief® through you?

Yes! Certification will roll out as soon as possible. I will post more information here when it becomes available. Currently, I’m working on standardizing the curriculum and making it accessible to all students.

Certification with me includes a video test to ensure you understand the foundational sequences required for certification. I honor your time and energy. If you study with me, we’re not just doing good bodywork—we’re changing the world.

What is Thai Massage Jam®?

Thai Massage Jam® is an event I’ve nurtured for the past 14 years in Austin. It’s a casual, community-based gathering where we practice and share Thai bodywork techniques. We meet once a month, and you can follow us on Facebook via our Thai Massage Jam® page.

Who did you study with? Where did you learn what you do?

I’ve been fortunate to have many teachers over the years, and their influence has been profound. Here’s a brief overview focusing on my massage-related education:

• My First Teacher: A Western practitioner who synthesized Thai massage techniques from her studies with renowned teachers in Thailand, including Pichest Boonthumme, Chaiyuth Priyasith, and Arno L’Hermitte (of Osteothai fame). I worked as her teaching assistant and colleague, which gave me a strong foundation.

• Walt Fritz, PT: Walt’s table-based work and his focus on pain science and modern research have greatly influenced my practice. He helped me bridge the gap between traditional techniques and current scientific understanding. His client-focused approach and emphasis on questioning outdated theories have shaped how I teach and practice.

I’m deeply grateful for these teachers and the perspective they’ve given me, allowing me to develop a syncretic, research-driven approach to bodywork.

Do you have workbooks and videos for sale?

Yes! All of my materials are self-written and produced to ensure they are as clear and accessible as possible. You can purchase them here.