Dr. Gabriel Cousens, M.D. is the founder and director of the Tree of Life Foundation. He is a holistic medical doctor, a psychiatrist and family therapist, and a licensed homeopathic physician. Dr. Cousens received his M.D. degree from Columbia Medical School in 1969 and completed his psychiatry residency in 1973. He is also in the National Football Hall of Fame as the Captain-Linebacker of his undefeated college team. He was the Chief Mental Health Consultant for the Sonoma County Operation Head Start and a consultant for the California State Department of Mental Health.
He currently consults with clients at the Tree of Life to create individualized programs for vibrant wellness. Dr. Cousens supports clients in integrating a holistic lifestyle that includes an individualized optimal health diet emphasizing live-foods, exercise, meditation and nutritional and medicinal supplements. Dr. Cousens has published many articles in health journals and popular magazines in the areas of biochemistry, school health, clinical pharmacology, hyperglycemia and Alzheimer's disease.