My name is Marc, from Salt Lake City, UT. In the past 5 years I’ve worked as a massage therapist, wilderness therapy guide, server, and a lifecoach/mentor at a drug treatment and behavioral heath center. Ive been labeled as respectful, polite, rude, calm, spaz-tastic, down to earth, high as a kite, insightful, stupid, tactful, tactless, spontaneous, and interesting.
I enjoy a good sense of humor and like to laugh. It’s medicine for me.
I do my best to be a genuine and authentic person, just trying to be a well balanced human.
I enjoy meeting new people from all walks of life. Everyone is unique is their own way and I love hearing the bizarre, tragic, meaningful, silly, ridiculous stories that make people who they are. And I’m happy to share my own.
Healing of all types is important to me.
The great outdoors is constantly offering opportunities to learn, grow, and deepen my understanding of life. Sometimes it’s just below the surface... literally. I am grateful to be alive and able to keep wandering this planet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I feel the best way to travel and see new areas is through the eyes and experience of the locals. I can’t stay in hotels all the time and this offers a very affordable means of travel and stay.

Interests

I love being outside. I snowboard, rock climb, hike, do my best with mindfulness, service, and yoga.
Live music!!!
If you play guitar and there’s a drum in the room, I’ll back you up!

• coffee
• meditation
• music
• drums
• hiking
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• national parks
• disc golf
• humans
• delicious food
• hot springs

Music, Movies, and Books

Trevor Hall, easy star all-stars, Lukas Nelson, Gene Evaro Jr, Gary Clark Jr, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dave Matthews, Nahko and Medicine for the people, I’m starting to get into bluegrass, anything with a good groove, talented musicians or lyrics with meaningful content.

Breaking the habit of being yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Stealing Fire by Steven Kolter & Jamie Wheal

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived a shallow dive in Fiji, and am still able to climb, throw a frisbee, and pee standing up!

Teach, Learn, Share

I attended massage therapy school and know a bit about anatomy and body systems.
I find psychology and human behavior fascinating. I’ve had the privilege of working along side some very talented therapists, as well as some deeply troubled youth.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a smile, good conversation, help with whatever you want, a beer, a high 5, and ridiculous stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Fiji, Germany, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Fiji