I'm originally from the Philadelphia area, but have live in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Nevada, New York, and now Florida. I'm a professional poker player, shodan aikidoist and teacher, lifestyle designer, and healer who is passionate about bridging the divide between modern living and grounded spirituality. I love games of all kinds and enjoy fresh perspectives and learning from and about others!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and fully opening myself and my perspective to their way of life and individual characteristics and culture. I have so much to learn from those around me and have made some incredible and lasting friendships with those I've met while traveling.

***I paid for lifetime verification a decade ago, have hosted people through other accounts, and used to love the community and accessibility this site had. I hope to share kindness and gratitude for hosts that host me or for surfers who choose to stay with me.

Interests

I love activities in nature and games in any form. Play is the ultimate creative expression and an outstanding way to obtain pure present-moment awareness.

• poetry
• singing
• bachata
• massage therapy
• board games
• traveling
• poker
• latin music
• psychology
• adventure travel
• learning languages
• playing ukulele
• aikido
• ultimate frisbee
• disc golf
• games
• reiki
• life coaching
• energy healing
• playing chess
• playing cards
• chinese medicine
• playing soccer
• pickleball
• swimming in the sea

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
The Tallest Man on Earth
The Head and the Heart
Latin, especially Bachata

Books:
The Power of Now
The Kingkiller Chronicles
The Diceman
The 4-Hour Workweek
Zen and the Art of Happiness

Movies:
Rounders
The Prestige
Dead Poets Society
Nueve Reinas
Office Space
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completed the Camino de Santiago in Spain alone in December

Teach, Learn, Share

We are all pupils of one another.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Bodywork (trigger point, acupressure, massage) and spiritual healing and/or readings, as well as my experiences, philosophies, love, respect, friendship, gratitude, and kindness

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Dominican Republic, Spain, United States