Gladys McGarey
Born in 1920
Dr. Gladys McGarey is a 102-year-old physician known as the Mother of Holistic Medicine.
Born to missionary doctor parents, she spent her early years in India, which greatly influenced her approach to healing.
McGarey became a doctor in the 1940s when women in medicine were rare.
She pioneered holistic medicine in the United States, emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
Throughout her 80-year career, she has focused on integrating traditional Western medicine with alternative therapies.
McGarey's unique perspective combines her medical training, spiritual beliefs, and diverse cultural experiences to promote a comprehensive approach to health and well-being.
