Gerson received a Bachelors in Theology in 1997 from UNADECA (Universidad Adventista de Centro America in Costa Rica) and a Bachelor in Science in Biology from UAA 2000 ( Universidad Adventista de las Antillas in Puerto Rico) he furthered his education by receiving an Associate degree in California from Loma Linda University in Physical Therapy Assistant in 2003, as well as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2008. Gerson has worked as a Physical Therapist since 2008, mainly in outpatient orthopedic setting.