I'm an energetic, creative and positive adventurer. I play outside daily, craft often and live joyfully. I'm a foodie, and am passionate about food security and nutrition as it relates to the health of humans and the planet. My job is outpost nursing in a tiny community at the end of a dirt road in Northern Canada; and in addition to the primary perk of promoting health and wellbeing, I also get oodles of time off to travel and explore. Life is good.
My background is in Kinesiology, and I am a stretch therapist, personal trainer, fitness instructor, yoga instructor and nutritionist... and happy to trade morning yoga sessions ect for a couch.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is a joyful journey.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy hosting and have had the opportunity to meet some interesting, vibrant people through CS. I also enjoy traveling in a more economic way that facilitates connecting with local people.

Interests

I'm an outdoor enthusiast: hiking, skiing and paddling to name a few. I'm happiest in the bush with twigs in my hair, breaking trail with my snowshoes.
Crafter, that's me. I knit, paint, sew, do woodworking and a myriad of other creative things with my hands.
I'm also a dancer, and am particularly interested in ethnic dance. I studies Polynesian dance for 12 years, in addition to some flamenco, afro-cuban, salsa, belly dance, ballroom and swing.

• dancing
• flamenco
• dining
• fitness
• yoga
• instructor
• traveling
• knitting
• painting
• woodworking
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• adventure races
• surfing
• skiing
• nursing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was recently a Doula for a girlfriend: held her hand as she brought her daughter into the world, cut the umbilical cord and watched the sweet child take her first breath.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada