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Pat Johnson
Founder | CEO
Pat Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Root Whole Body, a holistic health center based in Portland, Oregon. Her journey to founding Root Whole Body is deeply personal and inspiring:
Background and Career
Pat Johnson graduated from the University of Portland with a B.S. in Communications Management.23 She has over 25 years of experience in brand strategy and entrepreneurship.4 Prior to founding Root Whole Body, Johnson had a successful career in advertising, including:
- Starting her own ad agency, JohnsonSheen Advertising, at age 26
- Founding and serving as CEO of the nationally-acclaimed creative ad agency NORTH4
Founding of Root Whole Body
The idea for Root Whole Body was born out of Johnson's personal health crisis. In 2005, she was diagnosed with an invasive form of cancer.1 During her treatment, she sought out alternative, life-affirming approaches to complement her medical care. This experience led her to envision a place where preventative health could be enjoyable and accessible.1
Root Whole Body was founded in 2005 as a holistic health center that combines:
- A natural medicine clinic
- A wellness spa
- Yoga and movement studios
- A health café
- A teaching kitchen2
Philosophy and Approach
Johnson's approach to health and business is characterized by:
- A focus on whole-body wellness and preventative care
- Combining creativity with business acumen
- Building brands from the inside out, starting with the company's core values4
Other Ventures and Roles
In addition to her work with Root Whole Body, Pat Johnson:
- Serves on the University of Portland's Board of Regents2
- Is the principal of Ammonista, a consultancy that merges brand strategy with entrepreneurialism4
- Advises startups and brings thought leadership to global health, energy, and technology companies4
Pat Johnson's LinkedIn username is patjohnsonammonista, reflecting her work with both Root Whole Body and Ammonista.34
