The Gerson Institute Practitioner Training Program has been priming physicians worldwide with knowledge about the Gerson Therapy since 1996. While many people suffering from disease have successfully used Gerson Therapy books alone, the modern day world is far more complex and through the years we have learned that the positive impact of a quality physician is tremendous and must be accessible to all.

Sprouting Seeds, Rooting for Growth

Therefore, the last few years have seen the Gerson Institute with an intensified focus on recruiting caring, quality physicians with a range of specialties from around the world. The first step was restructuring the program to utilize online video-conferencing technology. Using high resolution internet meeting software, students hold weekly meetings with the program’s Clinical Instructors over a two to three-year period. The use of this technology eliminates geographic limitations and the need for frequent travel.

Our commitment doesn’t stop there; we’ve continued to beef up academic requirements of students in the program. As a baseline, the program requires students to hold specific credentials such as Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Naturopathic Doctor (ND) – to name a few – as well as training in pathophysiology, clinical management skills and blood work interpretation. The Practitioner Training Program requires a total of two to three years to earn certification. Throughout the two to three-year program, students build up a body of clients worldwide and are supported in their management of these clients by the program’s Clinical Instructors.

Students shadow Clinical Instructors in real time, personally manage assigned cases with direct observation by the Clinical Instructors, and receive critique. Two clinical competency exams and an oral exam must be completed successfully in order to graduate and receive certification from the Gerson Institute.

Sounds extensive, right? We’re still not done. Trust is a huge factor between patients and their doctors, and it’s important to us that you know the team leading the next generation of Gerson practitioners…

Meet our Gerson Clinical Instructors:

Biography

• Graduated from Union College in 1987 with BS in Clinical Laboratory Science  (Medical Technology).
• Graduated from Loma Linda University in 1990 with BS in Physical Therapy.
• Graduated from Creighton University in 2009 with Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
• Graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2001 with Doctor of Chiropractic (DC).
• Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and Doctor of Physical Therapy, in private practice since 2001 in Oregon.

Gerson Background

• Certified Gerson Practitioner since 2012.
• Restructured and laid foundation for expansion of the Gerson Practitioner Training Program by utilizing high resolution internet meeting software that addressed geographic limitations for expanding the program. The program now has more students than ever enrolled and on-track to graduate with certification from the Gerson Institute.

Current Gerson Status

• Active Certified Gerson Practitioner
• Clinical Instructor for Gerson Practitioner Training Program
• Member of Gerson Academic Board

Practitioner Training Role

• Clinical Instructor for Gerson Practitioner Training Program: instrumental in the education, training and mentoring of enrolled students.
• Gerson Academic Board: building curriculum, shaping program and strategy for planned growth.

Biography

• Medical evaluator and leader of Medical Underwriter Department for NN Life Insurance Company.
• Graduated from University of Veterinary Medicine (Romania) in 1988 with Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD).
• Surgeon in veterinarian general practice and animal clinics in Budapest, Hungary.
• Gerson Therapy Patient 1997-2000 (metastatic triple negative breast cancer).
• Graduated from Institute of Advanced Medical and Paramedical Naturopathic Studies (Hungary) in 2001 with General Naturopath.
• Graduated from Institute of Advanced Medical and Paramedical Naturopathic Studies (Hungary) in 2006 with Health Consultant.
• Postgraduate studies in Advanced Medical Naturopathic and Health Practices Sciences (Homeopathy, Acupuncture and TCM, and Simonton Autogen training).

Gerson Background

• Certified Gerson Practitioner since 2003.
• Surviving Gerson patient since 2000.
• Direct training from veteran Gerson practitioners at licensed Gerson clinic in Tijuana, Mexico.
• Voluntary support work at the Hungarian Gerson Foundation with Beata Bishop from 2000-2009.
• Co-founded, became Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Director of the Gerson Health Centre, Europe in 2008.

Current Gerson Status

• CEO and Clinical Director of Gerson Health Centre, Europe
• Active Certified Gerson Practitioner (offers distance-based services for those in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) who cannot travel to the Gerson Health Centre, Europe)
• Clinical Instructor for Gerson Practitioner Training Program
• Member of Gerson Academic Board

Practitioner Training Role

• Clinical Instructor for Gerson Practitioner Training Program: instrumental in the education, training and mentoring of enrolled students.
• Gerson Academic Board: building curriculum, shaping program and strategy for planned growth.

Biography

• Graduated from Bastyr University in 1990 with Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.
• In private practice in Arizona for 12 years.
• Practices Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) and emphasizes mind-body aspects of healing.
• Deep commitment to restoring environment.

Gerson Background

• Certified Gerson Practitioner since 1997.
• Former Director of the Gerson Wellness Center in Sedona, Arizona (no longer in establishment).
• Direct training from veteran Gerson practitioners at the licensed clinic in Tijuana, Mexico.
• Clinical Instructor for Gerson Practitioner Training Program since 2006.

Current Gerson Status

• Director of Clinical Training for the Gerson Institute
• Clinical Instructor for Gerson Practitioner Training Program
• Member of Gerson Academic Board

Practitioner Training Role

• Clinical Instructor for Gerson Practitioner Training Program: instrumental in the education, training and mentoring of enrolled students.
• Gerson Academic Board: building curriculum, shaping program and strategy for planned growth.

Together, our Clinical Instructors ensure that patients are receiving accurate and quality guidance on the Gerson Therapy from credible sources, while providing the clinical education and experience required for practitioners to successfully manage Gerson Therapy cases.

We are proud and honored to highlight these exceptional Gerson professionals as the keepers of Dr. Gerson’s scientific genius and the protectors of his legacy.

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Written and Posted by: Nicole Ferrer-Clement