I grew up in a family where both parents were holistic M.D.'s, and they have been pioneers in the field ever since I was born. They have authored dozens of books and articles on holistic medicine, and are nationally and internationally in demand as speakers on the subject.  My mother, Dr. Gladys McGarey, is generally recognized as the Mother of Holistic Medicine, and she founded the Foundation for Living Medicine in 1989. Growing up in this atmosphere, I developed a deep appreciation for the importance of nurturing the whole person -- mind, body and spirit, and come by my interest in personal growth naturally.

I got my Master of Arts degree in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology at Johnston College in Redlands, California in 1978. In 1986 I founded the nonprofit Human Potential Center in Austin, Texas, which presents programs designed to "spark the creativity, love and playfulness of the human spirit." I get a thrill out of working with individuals, couples and expanded families by guiding them towards better communication and helping them embark on a voyage to a more intimate relationship.

As for myself, I loves enchiladas and Macintosh computers, and I knows which ones to eat. I cooks up one hell of a curry if I do say so myself. I stumble upon my most brilliant ideas on long-distance runs, during meditation, or while hopelessly entranced by the Sunday comics. I have been polyamorous for nearly forty years. Much of that time was spent with monogamous women who graciously helped me learn all the steps to the poly/mono tango.