How can I apply to become a patient at a CNV?
You can download the clinic application by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. The application has a medical summary form that you will need to fill out,
and a list of the medical records and blood tests required for evaluation. Please fax or mail the complete application to the Gerson Institute, as instructed on the application.
We cannot accept applications by email. Once we receive a patient’s complete application, they can expect to hear back within three business days.
Do I need to come in for a consultation or appointment first? Should I come to the clinic or the Gerson Institute to apply in person?
No, the clinic doctors do a thorough evaluation of each individual application to determine if the patient is a good candidate for the Gerson Therapy.
The application is sent by fax or by mail—there is no need to apply in person or come in for an appointment.
How quickly can I be admitted to a treatment center? Is there a long waiting list?
You must go through the application process and be accepted as a patient before we can reserve you a room and arrange for your arrival.
It usually takes about 10 days from the time a patient is accepted to the time they can arrive to check in at the clinic.
If the clinic is very busy, it can take up to 3-4 weeks for a new
patient to be admitted.
Does the clinic accept any kind of payment plans? Can I pay in installments, or use a credit card?
No, the fees for the clinic can only be accepted upfront, prior to the patient’s arrival at the clinic.
The clinic is usually not covered by insurance or Medicare.
Do I need to bring someone with me?
Yes. Every patient is required to bring a companion with them,
for no additional charge. The patient can be a friend, relative, spouse,
or any person who will be assisting him or her with the Gerson Therapy at home.
What is the role of the companion? Will they undergo the Gerson Therapy as well?
The companion comes to support the patient, and to learn the Gerson Therapy, so that they can assist the patient in continuing to implement the Gerson Therapy once they return home.
The companion is provided all the Gerson meals and some juices during the day, but as they are not patients, they do not undergo the full Gerson protocol.
How many patients can stay at the clinic at one time?
There are 10 rooms at the clinic in Mexico, so they can accommodate 10 patients and their companions at a time.
How do I get to the clinic? Do I fly into Tijuana or San Diego? Do I need a passport to enter the country
Most patients fly in to San Diego International Airport, as it is the
major airport closest to the clinic. There is an independent shuttle service that can take you from San Diego down to the clinic’s front door.
It is necessary to have a passport in order to re-enter the United States. Please, do not make any travel arrangements until you have been accepted as a patient.
Is Tijuana safe? I’ve heard a lot of bad reports in the news about the drug wars down in Mexico.
While we are aware of people’s safety concerns regarding Tijuana, our
patients have never had any troubles in that regard, and we take every
precaution to ensure our patients’ security. An independent shuttle service
can take patients directly from San Diego to the clinic’s front door. CNV is located in a safe, suburban neighborhood by the beach.
Charlotte Gerson herself drives down to Tijuana every week to visit patients at the clinic! For more information, you can download this flyer: Tijuana,
Mexico—The Truth Behind the News
Do the doctors and staff speak English?
Yes, the doctors and staff at CNV are all fluent in both English and
Spanish. If the patient does not speak English or Spanish, he or she will need to bring a companion who can translate for them.
Does Charlotte Gerson still work at the clinic?
While Charlotte is not on CNV’s medical staff, she drives down to the clinic every Wednesday to have lunch and visit with patients.
Does CNV have a website I could visit? I’d like to see photos of the facility.
Yes, CNV’s website is
http://www.clinicanutricionyvida.com. For pictures of CNV, watch this
YouTube video with a slideshow of photos
(Note: when this video was posted, CNV was called Baja Nutri Care—only the name has changed; everything else is still the same).
