Isa Lichtenthurn

Raised in a family where everything seemed possible, I was encouraged from a young age to pursue my dreams. At just 15, while working as an apprentice in a travel agency, I received my first paycheck, and three years later, I set off on a year-long backpacking adventure through Asia and Australia.

At 28, I left Switzerland once again, this time with my partner, embarking on a journey around the world. Along the way, in a hospital in Mexico, I received a life-changing diagnosis: lymphoma. Our travels came to a halt, and I returned to Switzerland to begin treatment.

While undergoing traditional medical care, I discovered gentle, holistic therapies that nurtured both body and soul. This transformative experience led me, in 2000, to co-found L’Intermed with my sister—a pioneering space for sharing and exploring alternative therapies, a "Doctissimo" before its time.