I am a peaceful, mature, and friendly woman who enjoys travel, music, yoga, hiking, dance, cooking and baking, making art, writing, and connecting. I work in Victoria as a counsellor and also online as a trauma therapist and couples and family counsellor. I care a lot about social and environmental justice. I am health conscious and don't drink, smoke, or use drugs. I love animals and enjoy pet care as well as couch surfing when I travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love being able to live like a local when I'm exploring a new place. It means a lot to have a "home base" and someone from the area to spend time with and get the inside scoop on the community. I really enjoy the social aspect of couch surfing and being introduced to someone's favourite hangout spots, swapping stories and maybe getting out for a couple adventures together. I am also just fine on my own if my host is busy.

Interests

• hawaii
• maui

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Patrick Watson, Cat Power, Frazey Ford, Calexico, (Old) Iron and Wine,
PJ Harvey, Lia Ices, Lhasa deSela, Digable Planets, Lizzo, Rokia Traore, and loads of other artists.

I am also a film buff and love anything by Clara Day or Deepa Mehta, Jim Jarmusch, Jordan Peele, Spike Lee, Michel Gondry. I love documentaries and foreign films, old stuff. Some recent favourites include the Two Popes, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Others I will watch again are The Goddess of '67, The Station Agent, Dead Man, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Books: I love Attwood, Whitman, Anais Nin, so many others. I love poetry. Write some too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've volunteered with No Mas Muertes down in Arizona. Epic. Also, Unist'ot'en Camp in Wet'suwet'en territory. Also, Burning Man.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach Kundalini Yoga and meditation, and can offer helpful resourcing techniques that heal and settle the nervous system. I also practice Reiki.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a really good communicator and can get into some really interesting conversations. People often feel better after deep chats with me. I can also offer companionship, help with little tasks and things, pet care, etc. I'd be happy to offer Reiki or teach some Kundalini Yoga as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada