Dr. Gayle Eversole is a long time natural health advocate and educator. Growing up in a medical family she developed her interest in natural health care at age 12, weaned in the 1950s on Organic Gardening and Prevention magazines.  She is the Founder and Director of CHI (Creating Health Institute) and The Oake Centre for natural health education.

Gayle has completed education in psychology (1963), traditional naturopathy (1968), nursing and whole systems design (1969, 74, 75, 77), Oriental Medicine (1972), Mediation and Arbitration (1982 - 83) western herbalism (master herbalist - 1985), Ethics and counseling (1991), therapeutic aromatherapy (1998), Ayurveda (2000), homeopathy and flower essence therapy (2002).

In addition Gayle is a Reiki master and teacher, deeply involved in the study and use of American indigenous herbalism, and a certified Voice BioAnalysis practitioner. She holds many other professional certifications.

Based in the Pacific NW, Eversole's organization is a 501c3 tax exempt organization which serves internationally and has provided community and college based education; corporate wellness programs; consultation to health care professionals and the supplement industry; to business, organizations, and elected officials; established three community-based natural health libraries, and a veteran's resource program. CHI develops and manufactures targeted nutritional and herbal supplements.

Gayle is a highly respected educator, speaker, author and writer who is often sought by the media and natural health venues for interviews and her expertise. She recently joined a panel of experts for the natural products industry.

She has been associated with many professional health organizations, works closely with The Silver Valley Community Resource Center (www.silvervalleyaction.com), and is a founding member of the SnoIsle Coop.Mediation and Arbitration (1982 - 83)   Coop. Currently, Eversole is working on new supplements and herbal remedies and novel uses for her unique sports supplement –  ADVENTURX. Gayle publishes the Healthy Handout series, Natural Health News (2004), leaflady.org (1991) and simply4health.org (2006). She has published numerous books and articles, and contributes to other natural health publications. Her column, Health Matters, has been featured in mainstream media since 1991; Natural Notes on Health since 2002. She publishes two newsletters, herbalYODA Says! and the Diabetes E-list, and has an online radio program.