Rae Johnson (Dr.)

Faculty

About

Rae Johnson, PhD, RSMT, BCC (they/them) is a board-certified coach, somatic movement therapist, and scholar/activist working at the intersections of embodiment and social justice. A professor of somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Rae helped develop the first Embodied Social Justice Certificate, bringing together hundreds of practitioners to shape this emerging field. Rae is the author of several books, including Embodied Social Justice (Routledge, 2018) and Embodied Activism (North Atlantic Books, 2023).

Courses by Rae Johnson (Dr.)

Breathwork & Movement Therapy for Trauma Healing Certificate

A 60-hour online certificate with world-leading faculty on breathwork and somatic movement for trauma healing. Become a Breathwork & Movement Facilitator and guide clients from disconnection to vibrant aliveness.

Embodied Activism Certificate

Connect the body to your activism, organizational work, and collective movements — a 25-hour certificate drawing on somatics, neuroscience, and trauma-informed anti-oppressive education.

Mind-Body Coaching Certificate

Join 1,200+ practitioners who raised their coaching rates 50% within 6 months. A 120-hour live online certificate in somatic, mindfulness-based coaching.

Dates May 15 – Aug 16, 2026

Self-Care Strategies for Healing Professionals

A course for healing professionals on self-care as an ethical imperative. Embodied tools for sustaining well-being, replenishing personal reserves, and showing up grounded in demanding therapeutic work.

Somatic CBT Certificate

A first-of-its-kind 60-hour Somatic CBT Certificate that integrates evidence-based cognitive tools with body-centered practice — taught by world-leading faculty.

Somatic Therapy 101 — Core Tools for Body Based Healing

A foundations course in somatic practice for personal growth and clinical application. Develop core skills like kinesthetic empathy, movement tracking, and embodied integrity through experiential learning.