Next Level Pain Relief® Level 1
Course Overview
Next Level Pain Relief® Level 1 is a six-hour online homestudy course introducing Robert Gardner’s adaptable approach through table-based and mat-based instruction. Prior Thai Massage or Table Thai training is not required.
What You’ll Learn
- Foundational Level 1 methods for table-based practice
- Corresponding mat-based sequences
- Ways to adapt the material between table and mat settings
- Anatomy concepts presented alongside the technique instruction
- Practical organization of the Level 1 methods
What’s Included
- More than six hours of online video instruction
- Table-based and mat-based sequences shown side by side
- On-screen anatomy guidance
- The Level 1 continuing-education lesson
- Final quiz
- Certificate of completion
Who It’s For
This course is designed for wellness and bodywork professionals who want to study the foundational NLPR Level 1 material online and explore adaptable techniques for table or mat practice.
Online and Live Level 1
This online homestudy course is separate from the two-day, hands-on Live Level 1 training. Live dates, locations and registration are listed separately.
Continuing Education

This course provides 6 NCBTMB-approved homestudy continuing education hours.
This course is approved for NCBTMB homestudy continuing education. State licensing requirements vary. Please confirm that homestudy continuing education is accepted by your state licensing board before purchasing for license-renewal credit.
Texas LMTs: This course is not offered for Texas massage-license continuing education credit.