At 93, Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey is internationally recognized as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Dr. Gladys, as she is affectionately known, is board certified in Holistic and Integrated Medicine. Born in India to medical missionaries, she is internationally known for her pioneering work in holistic medicine, natural birthing and the physician-patient partnership.
Dr. Gladys held a family practice for more than sixty years. She is the co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the co-founder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. She was the first to utilize acupuncture in the U.S. and trained other physicians how to use it. Dr. Gladys is a pioneer. Her efforts worldwide continue to receive international acclaim. Dr. Gladys has written and lectured extensively. She is the author of four books, “The Physician Within You,” “Born to Live,” “Living Medicine,” and “The World Needs Old Ladies.” She continues to write numerous articles for health publications, both as a columnist and feature writer. Her public speaking career bridges four decades during which she has shared the podium with Andrew Weil, Depoch Chopra, Wayne Dwyer, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and other notables who became her associates in the American Holistic Medical Association, which Dr. Gladys had co-founded in 1977.
Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey’s work lives on through The Foundation for Living Medicine (formerly, The Gladys Taylor McGarey Medical Foundation), which has helped to expand the knowledge and application of holistic principles through scientific research and education. Dr. Gladys and the Foundation are leading the charge to effect the paradigm shift in medicine that changes the current disease model to one that focuses on the individual and the wholeness of life.
On Friday, September 26, we salute Dr. Gladys for her accomplishments at the 3rd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon. Have you purchased your tickets? Click here to purchase tickets for the 3rd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon and join us in honoring Dr. Gladys and other unsung heroes. Thank you.