Robert Gardner Wellness

12/20/2025

Sometimes the biggest transformations begin slowly one step, one choice, one moment at a time. Like the snail, progress may not always move fast, but it moves with intention, purpose, and undeniable strength. Big things demand patience, and every day is a step toward reshaping the wellness industry for the better. We’re committed to growth, innovation, and healing that reaches far beyond the surface. Steady, determined, and unstoppable we rise. 🌿🐌

12/19/2025

Apprenticeship spots are filling for 2026. Do you want to work with a dedicated educator who'll help you push past the current massage paradigm? Are you ready to lead? Do you want to stand out and help clients out of pain effortlessly?

Anyone can get started. Table mat suspension self care yoga yoga therapy pain science and beyond. I meet you where you're at but you must dedicate yourself to being the best in your area.

Apprenticeship Spots for 2026 – Massage Therapists

I’m opening a few Next Level Pain Relief® apprenticeships for LMTs who want better results with pain, better body mechanics, and ongoing mentorship (not just another weekend CE.

Individual Apprenticeship – $150/month

You get, for all of 2026:

🔹 1 private session each month with Robert

Your choice: 90 minutes via multicam livestream or

2 hours in-person, hands-on in my Austin studio

🔹 One 6-hour private training day with me in Austin (scheduled during 2026)

🔹 Access to all in-person NLPR hands-on group classes I teach locally (no extra class tuition)

🔹 Ongoing group livestreams on technique, pain relief, assessment, and business

🔹 Full video access to recordings so you can review and refine

🔹 Bonus support – business consulting, practice-building strategy, and website/offer feedback

Small Group Apprenticeship – $100/month per therapist (2–4 LMTs)

Same benefits as above, but you train with a small crew:

🔹 Shared monthly private session (90 min virtual or 2 hrs in-person)

🔹 One 6-hour private training day for your group in my Austin studio

🔹 Access to all in-person NLPR hands-on group classes in 2026

🔹 Group livestreams + full recordings

🔹 Built-in practice partners, accountability, and support

If you’re an LMT and want better results with chronic pain, better body mechanics, and a mentor in your corner all year:

👉 DM me for details and an interview.

12/18/2025

When something new challenges old beliefs, strong reactions are almost guaranteed. People question what they don’t yet understand, and resistance often shows up before acceptance ever does. Innovation shakes comfort zones and that discomfort makes people louder.

But over time, noise fades and only results remain. When you stay committed, consistent, and confident in your process, the outcome becomes the proof no one can argue with. Let the reactions happen. Let the results do the talking.

12/16/2025

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I'm inordinately future oriented and tech friendly. I exist in a small sphere where I

Swedish researchers have unveiled microscopic nanobots capable of dissolving arterial plaque within minutes, offering a potential alternative to invasive heart surgeries. Early trials show the bots can target and break down cholesterol buildup without harming blood vessels, restoring blood flow quickly and without hospitalization.

The breakthrough could revolutionize cardiac care, but it also threatens a major segment of the US healthcare industry that relies on costly procedures and long-term treatments. As Europe expands clinical trials, the debate grows: will life-saving innovation be embraced, or slowed by economic interests?

12/16/2025

Next Level Pain Relief is more than just a technique, it’s Modern Thai massage. Rooted in tradition but elevated with modern understanding, this approach goes beyond temporary relief. It targets the root causes of pain, tension, and restricted movement, helping the body release, restore, and realign. Every movement, stretch, and pressure point is intentional, designed to create lasting results that you can feel long after the session ends.

Real transformation comes from understanding the body and applying methods that truly make a difference. Modern Thai massage isn’t just about relaxation; it’s about precision, awareness, and long-term wellness. This is the kind of care that goes beyond comfort and indulgence. It’s the path to moving better, feeling better, and living without limitations.

12/14/2025

Some people are looking for luxury the soft lighting, the spa music, the temporary escape. There’s nothing wrong with wanting comfort, but comfort alone doesn’t create lasting transformation. Luxury is an experience that fades once you walk out the door. It feels good in the moment, but it doesn’t resolve the patterns, the tension, or the deeper issues affecting how you move and live. Many chase the feeling, but few pursue the change.

We choose to work with people who want lasting change. The ones willing to explore their bodies, confront what isn’t working, and commit to a different level of care. Real transformation happens when you go beyond pampering and into understanding understanding your nervous system, your pain patterns, and your potential for growth. This isn’t luxury. It’s evolution. And for those ready to do the work, it delivers results that stay long after the session is over.

12/12/2025

Being a teacher isn't about experiencing satori from teaching the same things you've been teaching for the last 20 years. Being a teacher means you occasionally experience bliss when you see a student smile and see what you've been doing for the last 20 years.

Seeing a student wake up is inspiring no matter how many times it's happened before.

I've seen students in class who frankly did not like me at all as a person, "ooo and aaah" after being shown how to work a neck in sidelying. You take the small wins.

I've seen a 65 year old on a mat say, "Robert this mat work means I don't have to retire!"

I've seen students sneer when I mention the skymat and its inherent limitations.

I've seen students come in at a 6 on a pain scale out of 10 and when we perform a 6 step sequence say, "I don't understand, I don't have any pain anymore" and not understand why.

I take the small wins. In the midst of sneers I smile and ask how I can assist and help. Sometimes those answers aren't appreciated but it's difficult to take what someone thinks they know and explode it with little to no strife or internal dissonance.

I'll keep putting out the information. You get to decide how your rhythm is played.

12/12/2025

Free thinking isn’t the gateway to advertising. It’s the gateway to clarity. When you stop trying to fit into marketing trends and start asking deeper questions, your message begins to take shape from a place of truth, not pressure. Free thinking pulls you away from the noise the scripts, the formulas, the recycled content and challenges you to understand what you actually believe. That’s where real creativity starts: not in copying, but in honestly exploring your own perspective.

The best advertising doesn’t come from tactics; it comes from alignment. When you’re clear on who you are and what you stand for, your message becomes sharper, more grounded, and more compelling. People don’t respond to forced marketing they respond to authenticity. Free thinking helps you build that foundation, turning your work into something people can feel, trust, and connect with.

12/11/2025

I'm having a CE class for 4 people total on Monday from 10a to 5pm.

$200 for your 12 CEs. After the live 6 hour portion im giving you free access to a 6 hour CE classes online for the other 6 CE absolutely free.

2 spots open. Contact me if you want to sign up.

512 905 2298

Robert ❤️

12/10/2025

Leadership isn’t a destination but a calling one that requires honesty, humility, and heart. It’s not about titles or credentials but about doing the inner work that transforms how you lead and heal. We don’t create followers, we empower thinkers and changemakers who are ready to challenge what they’ve been taught and embody true mastery, where healing starts from within.

This journey isn’t for everyone it’s for those ready to rise beyond comfort, to question, grow, and lead through connection rather than control. When you learn to show up for yourself, you naturally show up for others. If you’re ready to lead with empathy, purpose, and real impact, this is your moment to step into something deeper and more powerful.