CURRENT MISSION

"Make the present moment into the most wonderful moment of your life"Thich Nhat Hanh I'm on a healing path of transformation through all of life's gifts and adventures.

ABOUT ME

I'm currently a licensed Acupuncturist and Swedish Massage Therapist. I'm living in Rome, looking for new friends and consistent work.I love to explore the woods or along the coast. I used to live amongst the redwoods and enjoy hiking, dancing, surfing, salsa, fire, belly dancing, and travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first official couch surfing experience was in Bali with Jacopo. I was impressed with his friendliness and hospitality. He even taught me and my friend to skate board on the way home from an Italian dinner. If I were to return to Bali I would spend at least one month, there is so much to explore!!!

Interests

Chinese Medicine (Herbology and Acupuncture),Natural History of plants and birds, Salsa, West African, Belly, and Fire Dancing, Burning Man, Traveling, Skiing, Back-packing, Camping, Hiking, Running, Basketball,
Daoism, Wicca, Buddhism, Spirituality, Meditation, Yoga, Qi Gong, Scuba Diving, Gardening, Art, Photography!

• animals
• birds
• arts
• photography
• dancing
• belly dancing
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• gardening
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• buddhist
• basketball
• history
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zepplin, Beck, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Thievery Corporation, Neko Case,Reggae, Rock, Hip Hop, Electronica, Trip-Hop, Blue Grass

Eat Pray Love, The New Earth, The Hummingbird's Daughter, Kurt Vonnegut's novels, The Unbearable Lightness of Being

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I witnessed a mass cremation ceremony in Ubud, Bali where the poor people celebrated their dead ascending to the after world. 20 families burned elaborately decorated animal figurines which were stuffed full of offerings and the remains of their loved ones. This ceremony happens every 3-5 years and included a full day of ritual and prayer. Balinese traditional dancing is also amazing!!!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

English Conversation Exchange

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, France, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States