About Matt

The earliest memories I have are in my backyard cavorting with pure enjoyment and bodily innocence. No pressure, no performance, just a natural celebration of how the human body performs.  This work began long before I recognized it.

This grew into a lifelong study of movement, mobility, fascia, and human behavior. My training spans functional mobility, movement science, and life coaching, supported by degrees in Coaching and in Human Resource Development with more than 4,000 client sessions. It all came together to form my true gift: helping people return to ease —freeing the playful self beneath their tension. 

Today, I use my blend of technical expertise and intuitive guidance to assist people rebuild a healthier, more useful relationship with their bodies. Everyday is my supreme honor to get to watch sweet, loving beings become reborn. 

Testimonials

  • “I was the frog in boiling water. I had no clue how much stress I was holding until Matt helped me release it. ”

    — Alice, 53, Fashion

  • “Pain has been a big part of my life for a long time. I hadn’t much hope left but decided to give Matt a try. I can’t describe it but I have an entire new relationship with my body now. It not a war anymore. ”

    — Bianca, 39, Banker

  • "I wish I knew coaches like Matt existed decades ago. I’ve had many trainers over the years and yet my posture and flexibility kept deteriorating. With Matt I immediately noticed a distinct difference in balance, posture and strength. So many new possibilities have opened up for me in my life. If you have any doubts, just try him. You’ll see what I mean.”

    — Tom, 65, Lawyer

  • I haven't slept through my alarm in years. But it happened and I'm glad! [the morning after session]

    Avery, 57, Finance

  • "Matt helped me transform my often punitive approach to maintaining my body, and he helped me create a healthy, sustainable attitude. Matt saw me through a tough transition where life just felt like too much. I love working with him and recommend him to anyone who actually wants to enjoy their life!”

    — Marisol, 42, Restaurant Owner

The world changes when we start taking care of ourselves — only then we can we have a greater impact on others. And what a wonderful lifelong game that is.”

- Matt Bench

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8 years performing part-time as an acrobat in strong-man duo.