About

Alexandra R. Johnson, MD

Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician — Oakland and Santa Cruz

Alexandra R. Johnson, MD, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician practicing integrative and functional medicine in Oakland and Santa Cruz, California. She trained in Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, completed a fellowship in obstetrics, and served as teaching faculty for the University of Colorado and Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. She has also worked at a refugee clinic in rural Colorado and developed physician wellness curricula.

Her clinical practice integrates Breema bodywork, hypnosis, and nutrition with functional and conventional medicine to create a personalized plan for each patient. Areas of focus include perimenopause and hormones, gut health, chronic fatigue, burnout recovery, and nervous system regulation.

Alexandra R. Johnson, MD has been studying and teaching Breema bodywork for over 25 years and has found this approach invaluable in working with any health condition. Her work supports the connection between body, mind, and feelings — bringing insight into how unconscious conditioning affects health.

She has used Breema’s universal principles extensively in prenatal care and labor and was featured in the 2016 film Why Not Home?, discussing physiologic birth practices and collaboration between home birth and hospital birth providers.

FAQ: About Dr. Johnson's Practice

What is Dr. Johnson's background and training?

Dr. Alexandra Johnson is a board-certified Family Medicine physician. She trained in Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, completed a fellowship in obstetrics, served as teaching faculty, and worked at a refugee clinic in rural Colorado. She has also studied Breema bodywork for over 25 years.

Where does Dr. Johnson practice?

Dr. Johnson sees patients in Oakland and Santa Cruz, CA.

How is her approach different from a typical primary care visit?

She integrates Breema bodywork, hypnosis, and nutrition with functional and conventional medicine into one personalized plan, rather than a single standard visit format.

Do you accept insurance?

Dr. Johnson is out-of-network. Superbills are provided for possible reimbursement through your PPO insurance.

How do I get started?

Start with a free 15-minute consultation, scheduled through the MD-HQ patient portal.