About Us

Mountain to Sea Retreats grew out of an unlikely friendship between veterinarian and Certified Veterinary Burnout Professional, Dr. Casey Kersten, and WWE Hall of Famer Beth “Phoenix” Copeland. On paper, our careers couldn’t look more different—but we both know what it means to perform at a high level, push through exhaustion, and eventually realize something has to change.

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The idea for M2S was born after we spontaneously attended a wellness retreat in Costa Rica and came home noticeably different. Our kids noticed it first. It wasn’t the coconut water or the farmers market runs—it was the way we started speaking to ourselves with more compassion, more gratitude. As strange as it sounds, we both felt like we had woken up. Within a week we were sketching out a plan to share it.

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Today, M2S is reimagining continuing education for veterinary professionals. We combine intimate, discussion-based RACE-approved lectures with daily wellbeing practices in extraordinary destinations. Small groups, leading specialists, curated itineraries, and all-inclusive details allow our guests to fully immerse themselves, both in learning and in rest. We also host women's retreats and have a list a mile long for future endeavors.

 

Our goal is not escape, it's sustainability. Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, and practical tools for burnout prevention, we help restore the humans behind the professions. Our hope is that when our guests return home they feel not only refreshed but equipped to thrive in their careers, their families, and their lives.