Training Program for
Natural Vision Teacher-Coach Certification
Fort Collins, Colorado

Including the Bates Method and Complimentary Approaches
Taught by Greg Marsh, CNVT

MORE INFORMATION:  Please contact us if you have questions or want to receive more information about the Natural Vision Teacher-Coach Training Program. We'll send you more details about the program, payment schedule options, and keep you posted as the training gets closer. Feel free to call us at the number on our contact page. 

OVERVIEW OF THE NATURAL VISION TEACHER-COACH TRAINING PROGRAM

The two-week on-site classroom portion of the training will be an immersion in the Bates techniques and other tools, with time each day to practice working with classmates. We will cover a lot of material, but in a relaxed and enjoyable way; this is the heart of the Bates Method! The training is also a great way to improve your own eyesight and find new fluidity in your mind and body.

The eight video conference classes add a lot of flexibility to this training. For people traveling far, only one trip is required to Colorado. And we retain the advantage of spreading out the training. The video conference classes continue the training, and offer a timely forum for successes and issues that come up in the practicum settings.

Natural Vision Coaching for improved results.  Successful vision improvement comes through remaining motivated and dedicated to doing the vision activities, making changes that allow for a more relaxed lifestyle and letting go of subtle strain in the mind and body. "Natural Vision Coach" conveys a powerful message for a client toward taking charge of their own vision. The 2010 training results in a new “Natural Vision Teacher/Coach” Certification. We will embrace the Bates Method as the central approach while adding the wonderful art and science of coaching, to help people sustain their enthusiasm and get better results. 

Qualifications. Natural Vision Teacher-Coach backgrounds vary widely. Ideal candidates have a strong affinity for natural healing approaches including emotional healing, enjoy teaching groups and/or individuals, and thrive on helping each student find the right mix of insight, techniques, and faith to improve their own eyesight.

You don't have to have perfect eyesight to attend the training. Upon completion you should have a solid grasp of the Bates Method and related approaches or to be helpful as a Natural Vision Teacher-Coach. The training program is a great setting to learn new subtleties that will help you make new progress with your own vision.

Training format uses an easy-to-absorb mix of lecture, hands-on learning, practice teaching one-on-one, and practice teaching of groups, with classmates. The Training will give you a clear understanding of the Bates Method and other helpful modalities for Natural Vision Improvement. Practice time with fellow students during the class days will help you build your confidence in teaching these principles to others. 

Practicum experience. We will help you design a practicum experience that is a good match for your teaching style, geographic area, and the audience that you wish to teach (age groups, classes vs. individual, etc.). You will receive helpful guidance for your practicum teaching experience, to help you feel success starting with your first practicum clients.

Certification. Upon successful completion of the training program and practicum, you will be certified as a Natural Vision Teacher-Coach. You may want to refer to yourself as simply a Natural Vision Teacher or Natural Vision Coach if one of these identities resonates better with you. Currently no state or country regulates or requires licensing of coaches. All of the major coaching organizations are strongly motivated to maintain this status, because it reflects the simple and encouraging nature of the coaching process. You may want to join the International Coaching Federation or a local coaching organization in your city, state, or region.

Non-medical. A Certified Natural Vision Teacher is not a medical practitioner or a therapist, but instead can help students learn and absorb these amazing and subtle principles for better visual function, and often a more relaxed and vital lifestyle as well. Always have students sign a waiver to ensure they take responsibility to receive appropriate medical vision care, and have them acknowledge their understanding that Natural Vision Improvement is an educational, not medical, approach.

Cost of Training Program. The full price of this 200 hour program is $2650, with discounts for early registration and early payments. Please contact us for details including payment schedule options.

Partial listing of Training Program Content:

• Learn the key Bates Method techniques and ways to apply them for different people and different eyesight conditions. 
• Learn advanced Bates techniques, practice them, and learn what conditions they can help, and why. 
• Learn a simple coaching model for helping clients to clarify and accomplish goals, and to remain motivated and enthusiastic.
• Learn and use EFT throughout the training program, a powerful, simple, and unobtrusive way to dissolve emotional components that keep people from seeing. (Offering EFT does not require practitioner certification; see link under Prerequisites, below) 
• Learn natural vision applications for complimentary techniques such as BrainGym, rebounder (mini-trampoline) techniques, guided visualizations, breathing exercises, acupressure, “feeling the visual pathway”, fostering a dialog between the eyes and brain, a martial art form for loosening tight vision. 
• Wherever possible, learning will be hands-on, learn-by-doing 
• Practice of vision activities regularly throughout class times, to absorb techniques and help establish a sense of commitment. 
• Special considerations and suggestions for children. 
• Key nutritional points, including cutting edge supplements and other niche products that report good results. 
• Learn popular names, books, and approaches for vision improvement so you are informed when people ask about them. For example, Roberto Kaplan, Jacob Liberman, the See Clearly Method and other “eye exercise” programs, micro-current stimulation, Accomotrac, color therapy, essential oils, etc. An overview of behavioral optometry will be included. 
• A review of lasik including common problems, and ways to be sensitive and helpful to people who have difficulties after lasik or other eye surgery. 
• How people with “eye diseases” can be helped; examples. (Never purport to replace medical treatment, only provide suggestions to let go of visual strain patterns to promote natural healing) 
• Legal precautions, and the need to present your teaching always as an educational approach, never as any sort of medical intervention. 
• Business considerations; ways to promote services and make an income as a Natural Vision Teacher. Solid suggestions for efficient promoting and networking of your service, including creating a website that will come up in searches.
  

Market Niche for Natural Vision Teacher-Coaches

Travel and Accommodations

• For air travel, the Denver International Airport (DIA) is served by numerous airlines. Southwest is often least expensive. You may want to travel back home halfway through the training, during the 4-day weekend. Or, you may want to visit Boulder, Estes Park/Rocky Mountain Park, or other nearby popular mountain destinations.
• Hourly airport shuttle service is available from Shamrock Shuttle.
• Local transportation - you don't really need a car. Vision Improvement Center is near College Ave. and Drake. Whole Foods Market, a major grocery and other stores and restaurants are just a few blocks away. Campus is about 1.5 miles north on College, downtown just a few blocks further. More shopping is south on College. College Ave. has regular bus service. If you do need a car for the weekend, Enterprise Car Rental is nearby.
• Bike-friendly. Fort Collins has lots of bike paths and bike lanes, and it is easy to rent a bike or buy a used one. The City is also piloting a free "bike library".
• Where to stay? We can help you find economical lodging, from a hotel to a shared house rental. Horsetooth Reservoir Campground is about a 20 minute drive, in the foothills. And there are several hotels within 1 to 3 miles. Please let us know if you are interested in sharing with another student.
• Lunch and breaks. Whole Foods is fun and convenient for lunch. We have a nice area to eat if you want to bring your lunch. We'll provide some simple snacks. (If you have a big mac attack, there's even a McDonald's close by.)