The benefits of holistic healing: What it's like to be a holistic therapist

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By Heather LargeLifestylePublished: Jun 4, 2023Comments

After more than 25 years working in a very stressful and targetdriven environment, Gail Cooper decided it was time to make a change.

Holistic therapist Gail Cooper of Meridian Life outside the Wellness Pod

She decided to embrace her love of holistic therapies by qualifying as a coach, yoga and meditation teacher, crystal healer and journal therapist.

By Heather Large

Special projects reporter@HeatherL_star

Senior reporter and part of the Express & Star special projects team specialising in education and human interest features.

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