About Josie
Hi, I'm Josie Kramer.
I'm a somatic facilitator, spiritual teacher, and co-founder of Vikara Center.
For more than two decades, I’ve been devoted to the study and practice of healing, spiritual growth, and whole-person wellness. My work draws from Somatic Experiencing,® nervous system regulation, meditation, yoga, bodywork, holistic health, psychedelic-assisted healing, and transpersonal psychology to support individuals in reconnecting with themselves, healing old wounds, and living with greater authenticity, resilience, and purpose.
My Path Into This Work
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 anxiety, hypervigilance, low self-worth, disordered eating, and a deep fear of expressing myself.
At 21, I discovered yoga. Within months, I experienced a profound shift that changed the course of my life and set me on a path of healing and self-discovery.
While that experience was deeply transformative, my journey was far from complete. In the years that followed, I continued to navigate relationship challenges, alcohol use, heartbreak, and a growing disconnect from my authentic self.
Through it all, what began as a personal search for healing gradually became a calling. Over the years, I immersed myself in yoga, meditation, bodywork, nutrition, Buddhism, somatic psychology, transpersonal psychology, and sacred medicine work—not only to support my own growth, but to better understand how people heal and how to support that process in others.
Education & Training
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 also a graduate of Somatic Experiencing International, where I completed a three-year professional training program with consultation and supervision in Somatic Experiencing®. My background also includes doctoral-level study in Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, where I explored the intersection of somatics and psychedelic-assisted healing.
Additional training includes 1,200 hours of yoga teacher training through Naropa University and the Center for Yoga, 550 hours of massage therapy training through the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing, and a one-year certification program in Holistic Health Coaching through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
Today
Today, my work weaves together Somatic Experiencing®, nervous system regulation, meditation, yoga, bodywork, holistic health, psychedelic-assisted healing, and transpersonal exploration. I draw from these approaches in different ways, depending on the unique needs, intentions, and life experiences of each person.
I offer private sessions, community classes, and transformational retreats for those seeking greater healing, connection, and meaning in their lives.
I live in Rosarito, Mexico, with my partner Brian, where we co-founded Vikara Center, a retreat center dedicated to healing, personal growth, and community.
My Approach
My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and deeply individualized. I believe healing is not about fixing ourselves, but about reconnecting with the wisdom, resilience, and wholeness that already exist within us.
I would be honored to support you on your journey.
In gratitude,
Josie