The Team

James A. Johnson, MD

Graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1975 and completed his surgical residency in 1980. Dr. Johnson has Practiced surgery for 37 years in Tulsa, which included Bariatric surgery. For 25 years he was acting Medical Director of the Alexander Burn Center and the Director of the Operating Room.

Dr. Johnson firmly believes that obesity and smoking are the 2 most negative influences he sees in the health of his patients and that weight loss and quitting smoking can greatly improve the overall quality of their health and lifespan.

Having witnessed the amazing success of his wife on the Protocol he began researching the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method. Dr. Johnson came to believe that the partnership of solid scientific data and the team of dedicated, knowledgeable professionals at Ideal Protein could help make a lasting impact on the lives of Tulsans by helping them achieve their healthy weight loss goals.

Jorja Johnson, Wellness Coach/Principal

Jorja’s wellness journey began in 2017 when she started the Ideal Protein Protocol and lost 42 pounds and 50 overall inches in less than 5 months. She found that Ideal Protein ticked all the boxes; it provided structure, education, delicious food and best of all sustainable, measureable results.
Her natural enthusiasm and passion to inspire others motivated her to open her own Ideal Protein Clinic. she believes that coaching others to meet their weight loss goals and empowering them to take an active role in building a healthy lifestyle has been one of the most humbling and gratifying endeavors she’s ever undertaken.

“My clients teach me something new everyday and inspire me to be a better coach!” – Jorja Johnson