About Me

Hi, I'm Josie Kramer.

I grew up between Santa Cruz, Jerusalem, and Boise, and moved to Los Angeles at 18 with dreams of becoming an actress. At the time, I was struggling with trauma-related challenges like anxiety, alexithymia, low self-worth, and an eating disorder. At 21, I turned to yoga—and within six months, I experienced a profound shift that sparked my lifelong journey of healing and personal growth.

Since then, I’ve immersed myself in the study and practice of yoga, meditation, bodywork, transpersonal and somatic psychology, Buddhism, nutrition, and sacred medicine work.

I hold a B.A. in Traditional Eastern Arts with a minor in Somatic Psychology from Naropa University, and an M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University. I'm currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I’m also completing the advanced training in Somatic Experiencing®, a body-based approach to trauma resolution and nervous system healing.

In addition, I'm a certified Yoga Instructor (1,200 hours: Naropa + Center for Yoga), a licensed Massage Therapist (550 hours: Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing), and a certified Holistic Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition).

Today, I weave together all of these threads in my work—offering private sessions, group classes, online programs, and immersive retreats. I also maintain a private practice in San Diego.

I’ve led retreats around the world and co-founded Vikara Center with my partner Brian, where we host transpersonal retreats for people seeking deep healing and transformation.

My work is rooted in lived experience. I’ve walked through the depths of my own trauma, and it’s through that journey that I’ve found the tools to support others on their path home to themselves.

My approach is compassionate, integrative, and trauma-informed—meeting each person exactly where they are.

I’d love to hear where you are on your journey and explore how I might support you.

With love,
Josie