Grounded in compassion, my mission is to heal the mind, body, and spirit through mindful touch.
Welcome to a space of healing, rehabilitation, and sustainable health.
I’m Robert Bard, founder of Total Wellness and a dedicated massage therapist and holistic practitioner with over two decades of hands-on experience helping clients feel and perform at their absolute best.
Robert Bard, CMT
Massage is about far more than relaxation.
Every Massage Starts with a Consultation
Massage can be a powerful tool in recovery for issues ranging from consistent exercise, normal wear and tear on the body, or from chronic pain or injury.
Every single session begins with a short consultation on your body’s needs for the day. From there, I target my technique and approach to support your goals of feeling better, more grounded, and rejuvenated to return back to life after the session.
Early Foundation & Performance Recovery
My journey into holistic health began in my early career as a physical therapist assistant. Working closely with high-level performers ranging from the elite dancers of the San Jose Ballet to professional fighters and mixed martial arts at the renowned American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), I gained extensive experience in acute injury management, rehabilitative care, performance recovery, and navigating the unique physical demands and injury cycles of elite athletes.
Through these foundational experiences, workers comp patients became the core driving force behind my approach to overall health, well-being, and long-term care for my clients. In essence, massage therapy with me is focused on rehabilitation, leveraging the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
A Holistic Approach to Total Wellness
Today, as a CAMTC-certified therapist trained at the renowned National Holistic Institute, I have an extensive toolbox of techniques to meet each person’s needs. My therapeutic practice combines soothing Swedish and deep tissue techniques with Thai massage and rehabilitative stretching and strengthening protocols.
I view massage therapy not as a simple luxury, but as an essential spoke in the wheel of overall health intertwined with movement, fitness, and daily self-care.
Grounded in empathy, mindfulness, and compassion, my mission is to heal the mind, body, and spirit through touch, helping you avoid burnout, manage chronic pain, increase flexibility, and restore harmonious balance.