Alexandra Johnson, MD

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Alexandra Johnson, MD

Find greater vitality, clarity, and harmony!

Our services include Breema Bodywork, somatic psychotherapy, functional family medicine, and massage—all with the perspective and wisdom of Breema.

09/19/2025

🌿 “When I practice Breema, my mind gets quiet, and fear loses its hold.”

Come experience it for yourself at The Antidote to Fear—an evening of Breema bodywork, Self-Breema exercises, and the Nine Principles of Harmony.

🗓 Sept 22 | 7:00–8:30pm
📍 Breema Center, Oakland + online
💲 $20 | CE available
🔗 Register via link in bio

09/11/2025

“I cannot recommend working with Alexandra enough! She is compassionate, helpful and incredibly knowledgeable. I’ve been working with her for several months for complex medical issues and always leave our appointments feeling supported. I can most definitely recommend her to anyone in need, no matter the severity of an issue at hand.” — T.G.

💛 Compassionate care. Integrative medicine. Support you can experience.

Dr. Alexandra Johnson, MD, offers Functional and Integrative Medicine in Santa Cruz and Oakland, alongside Breema bodywork and lifestyle support. Her approach meets you where you are and helps you take the next step toward real healing.

🔗 Learn more or schedule a consultation on https://alexandrajohnsonmd.com.

09/09/2025

🌿 Midweek Self-Breema Reset 🌿
“You are not alone.” Even in the middle of a busy week, there’s support available—through body-mind connection and simple movements that bring you back to yourself.

Self-Breema exercises are a gentle yet dynamic way to connect body and mind. In just 45 minutes you’ll feel more grounded, more balanced, and ready to meet the rest of your week with clarity and enthusiasm.

🗓 Upcoming Wednesdays: Sept 10, 17, 24
⏰ 12:00pm PDT | 3:00pm EDT | 21:00 CEST | 22:00 IDT
📍 Online (join from anywhere!) + in person at Hummingbird Valley, Santa Cruz

Take a breath. Find your center. Move in harmony with life. ✨

🔗 Register via https://breema.info/moving

07/27/2025

To be present, you don't need to search outside yourself. When mind and body are connected, you can experience that being present is your natural state.

Try this simple Self-Breema exercise you can practice anywhere: "To Be Is Unity With All."

This Self-Breema exercise helps unite mind and body, creating an atmosphere of balance that you can return to throughout your day.
No experience needed—just a few minutes and an interest to connect with yourself.

DM us "Self-Breema" and we'll send you the link.

07/22/2025

Healing doesn't necessarily require complicated protocols or multiple supplements. When we take the time to tune in to our bodies, we can recognize and experience health and vitality that is simple and available, even throughout the process of problem-solving a diagnosis.
In my integrative practice, I often see patients overwhelmed by complex treatment plans. When we simplify and focus on what truly supports vitality, profound healing happens.

07/07/2025

We're excited to welcome Dena Ehrlich, LMFT, to our Santa Cruz location this July!

Dena brings a beautiful combination of clinical expertise and somatic healing, offering:
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Art therapy and sand tray work
• Breema bodywork integration
• Individual and group sessions for all ages

"I believe healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, with others, and with the natural wisdom of our own bodies," shares Dena.

Her approach weaves together the wisdom of Breema with experiential therapy, creating a safe space where healing can unfold naturally.
Welcome to the team, Dena!

Learn more about Dena's work—link in bio.

06/18/2025

"The most powerful thing we can offer our patients is actually how we are with them."

New on our Substack: Jon Schreiber, DC, shares essential insights for health professionals.

Your patients need two things for successful outcomes: confidence and calmness. These qualities are best supported when you, the provider, embody them.

Key insights:
• True confidence comes from understanding the body's innate wisdom
• When you are relaxed, you foster relaxation in your patients
• Your presence is as important as your treatment

Read the full article on our Substack— https://alexandrajohnsonmd.substack.com/p/self-care-for-health-professionals

05/03/2025

As caregivers, we give so much of ourselves to others—whether in our work or personal lives. But how often do we pause to care for ourselves? When we’re constantly giving, it’s easy to experience burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue.

That’s where Breema comes in.

Breema offers tools to help you reconnect with your body and mind, creating a sense of balance and presence that supports your well-being. With its unique approach that integrates movement, touch, and mindfulness, Breema helps caregivers recharge, find clarity, and stay grounded—while continuing to provide care for those who need it.

When we embrace the 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, we develop a practice that nurtures our body, mind, and feelings. By cultivating this presence, we can show up for others with more energy, compassion, and vitality—without depleting ourselves in the process.

Are you ready to nourish your own well-being? Let Breema be a gentle reminder that taking care of yourself is essential to being able to care for others.

🔗𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

04/30/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 guide us to live more fully and balanced. When practiced daily, these principles transform how we experience life—supporting us to be more present and connected.

🔗 Book your first Breema session to begin your journey towards balance.

04/28/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆? Breema’s 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 support us to create harmony between our body, mind, and feelings. When you embrace these principles, you can experience life more fully and balanced.

Want to feel more connected to yourself and others?

🔗 Start practicing Breema today—link in bio to book your first session!

04/26/2025

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? Breema is a practice that supports you to bring 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 into harmony. Through gentle touch, movement, and Nine Principles of Harmony, it offers a unique path to health and well-being.

Start with a free intro-class!

🔗 Learn more and book through the link in our bio!

04/24/2025

As a therapist, your work can be demanding, but what if you could nurture your own vitality while supporting your client relationships?

Breema bodywork offers a holistic, body-centered approach to self-care that revitalizes both you and your clients.

In this free intro event, you’ll learn:
• The Nine Principles of Harmony - Breema's core philosophy
• Self-care exercises that reduce stress and compassion fatigue • How to create a supportive, empathetic atmosphere in your therapeutic practice
• Tools to stay present, grounded, and connected with your clients

Breema bodywork helps mitigate burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional fatigue, while fostering an open-hearted, balanced approach to therapy.

🌿 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. 🌿

🗓 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
- April 25, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Hummingbird Valley, Santa Cruz, CA

🔗 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁.

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6201 Florio Street
Oakland, CA
94618

Website

http://www.alexandrajohnsonmd.com/

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