Nicole Johnson, CCLS, CTRP-C, CPMT, CIMT is a Certified Child Life Specialist working in pediatric cardiac services at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital. Nicole has additional specialized certifications and education as a Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner, Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist, Certified Infant Massage Teacher, and is certified in Mental Health First Aid for Youth and Adults. She received her bachelor’s and master’s education at the University of Florida and completed her clinical child life training at Children’s National Medical Center and Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Her career interests include trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care, attachment and bonding work, legacy work, and healthcare equity. She has presented at regional and national conferences, has been published in the Association of Child Life Professionals Bulletin, has and currently serves on multiple committees and boards, and is dedicated to the education of the next generation of child life specialists as the co-coordinator of Inova’s child life practicum program. Nicole lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and two daughters and enjoys having the Nation’s Capital as their backyard to explore!