About Us
Live Off The Bench
Founded and led by Carlene Malack, Live Off The Bench has been proudly serving the greater Monterey County community for more than 22 years.
Carlene is passionate about helping people move better, exercise with confidence, and enjoy active, healthy, pain-free lives. When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her raising her son, surfing, or enjoying a game of pinball.
Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Live Off The Bench is dedicated to helping clients transform pain into performance through personalized movement, strength, and mobility training. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to improve athletic performance, or simply want to move with greater ease, Carlene’s goal is to help you build resilience, restore confidence, and support long-term health—so you can truly live life off the bench.
Our Wellness Modalities
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A corrective movement practice designed to decompress the spine, improve posture, strengthen supporting muscles, and restore balance for pain-free, efficient movement.
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A dynamic approach to building strength, stability, and endurance through purposeful movements that improve body mechanics and enhance everyday performance.
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A personalized fitness experience combining tailored exercises, expert guidance, and goal-focused programming to build strength, improve fitness, and support overall well-being.
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A specialized therapeutic approach designed to release muscular tension, reduce pain, restore mobility, and support the body's natural healing process.
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A targeted approach to identifying and addressing muscular imbalances, improving posture, and restoring healthy movement patterns for long-term physical wellness.
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A gentle, hands-on therapy using light touch to encourage deep relaxation, ease tension, and support the body's natural ability to regulate and restore balance.
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A safe, personalized approach to building strength, improving balance, increasing mobility, and maintaining independence for an active, healthy lifestyle.
CERTIFICATIONS
Carlene has completed the following certifications:
Foundation Training - Level 1
Foundation Training - Level 2
SPRT Therapy Fundamentals
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
California Massage Therapy Certification
TESTIMONIALS
“Carlene is an outstanding trainer who knows how to motivate and challenge you while making every session enjoyable. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve gotten stronger and have eliminated my back pain.”
- Kimberly C., Personal Fitness Client