About Us
Our Mission
HEAL*ARIOUS programs improve psychological performance in people, organizations and communities by harnessing the power of therapeutic humor.
Why We Do What We Do
We are passionate about improving mental health and preventing suicide in a new way. We do this by using comedy as a tool to improve psychological performance by reframing negative thought patterns to improve quality of life and cognitive processing.
How We Do What We Do
While we do not diagnose or treat patients, our programs and protocols are developed by a team of mental health clinicians in collaboration with our comedian facilitators. Our program was piloted for 36-weeks at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and has been used to help over 6,000 veterans, corporate leaders, and professional athletes to date.
Our Founder
Robin Phoenix Johnson
President, HEAL*ARIOUS
After more than 20 years of military service, Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, USA, Ret., discovered her new mission in improving people, organizations, and communities with humor.
- Level III Certified Humor Professional (Association for the Applied & Therapeutic Use of Humor
- Comedy Bootcamp Instructor, Armed Services Arts Partnership
- Volunteer at Charleston VA Hospital
- HEAL*ARIOUS programs facilitator
- Nationally touring stand-up comedian
- Voted Best Charleston Comic 2022
- Motivational Speaker
- CEO, Best Medicine Brigade
- Executive Producer
- Manager for Ashley Gutermuth
Resources
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
Armed Services Arts Partnership
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
Our Partners
Collaborations
OPERATION HEAL*ARIOUS TOUR!
The Search For America's Funniest Veterans & Military Spouses!