Katerina Gmitter is a young breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed at 32, a young mother with two children, ages 2½ and 4 months. She knows firsthand the value of a respite, having a break from cancer, and family obligations to focus on self-care.

Her mother passed away from metastatic breast cancer when Katerina was 20. Her mission is to help women on their own healing journey through respites, nature, connection, and self-care.