Hi, I’m Luke.

I’m a kind and curious human on a unique healing journey. I’ll be spending some time in Broomfield, Colorado this summer undergoing regenerative injections for spinal ligament repair and alignment. It’s part of a larger personal project to restore my body from the inside out — through movement, stillness, deep listening, and some sci-fi-level medicine.

I originally trained as an engineer and designer in New York, where I earned dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Interdisciplinary Design. Before that, I was a photojournalist in the U.S. Air Force. I’ve lived a few lives already — but right now, I’m focused on one: rebuilding from the ground up, slowly and intentionally.

Outside of medical appointments and movement practice, I spend time creating furniture, writing, taking photos, experimenting in the kitchen, and working on a quirky accounting business I run remotely called Miserable Accountants (yes, that’s the real name).

I love meeting people with integrity, creative spark, and a sense of humor about this strange ride we’re all on.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet grounded and open-hearted people, learn how others live and move through the world, and build a more relational, real-world network while I travel through a major healing chapter of my life.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• design
• interior design
• photography
• illustrations
• wine
• gardening
• pottery
• ecology
• economics
• engineering
• religion
• permaculture
• healing
• kindness
• nutrition
• sculpture
• listening
• furniture design
• web design
• qi gong
• science and technology
• curiosity
• mycology
• movement
• viticulture
• experience design
• ritual
• symbolism
• spiritual growth
• house plants
• fascia
• biodesign
• biodynamic farming
• garden design
• biodynamics
• embodiment
• bookkeeping
• regenerative medicine
• organizational design
• collagen
• metaphor
• bioelectricity

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
The Power of Silence
Reincarnation Blues
Harry Potter Series
The Edge Chronicles
Dune
Om, the Secret of Abhor Valley
The Prophet
The Incal (Graphic Novel)

Music:
A Tribe Called Quest
The Talking Heads
Bob Marley
Sylvan Esso
The Temptations
Rubblebucket
Mobb Deep
MGMT
The Wu Tang Clan
Mac Demarco
Mos Def
Little Dragon

Movies:
Star Wars
Studio Ghibli
Lone Wolf & Cub
Anything with a mythic or poetic thread

Shows:
Avatar the Last Air Bender
High Maintenance
Severance (terrifyingly relatable)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Scored a buzzer-beating, half-court shot to win the final game of my high school freshman basketball season. I was awful the rest of the season. It was pure magic, once.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Engineering, Design, Photography, Writing, Research, Breath & Body Awareness (informed by real injuries, not certifications)

Learn: Anything and everything — especially embodied healing, regenerative agriculture, alternative medicine.

Share: Travel stories, injury rehab stories, creative problem-solving, rituals for slow living, dry humor, kindness

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m handy — I can fix a leaky faucet, tune up a bike, or help you hang shelves. I’m also a good communicator and listener, and have a deep appreciation for peaceful, thoughtful spaces. I usually have my camera with me, and I’d be happy to take professional photos of you, your home, your art, your garden — or just for fun.

I may also have sourdough starter, fascia tools, or obscure herbal tinctures in my bag. Fair warning.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Italy, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland, United States