Wiebke Göhner-Barkemeyer

Prof. Wiebke Göhner-Barkemeyer serves as Provost for Continuing Education and Head of the Institute for Academic Continuing Education (IWW) at Catholic University Freiburg. She is a Professor of Health Psychology and has held leadership roles including Course Director for M.A. in Service Development in Social and Healthcare Systems (2015–2019) and B.A. in Physiotherapy (2008–2015). Her professional career spans academic and clinical roles since 2000.

• PhD in Prevention of Chronic Pain States (Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, 2000–2002)
• Research Assistantships at Universität Freiburg, Medical University Hospital Freiburg, Bremen University, and Arizona State University (2001–2008)
• Qualifications: Diplom-Psychologist (Trier University/Indiana State University) and state-recognized physiotherapist

Her research focuses on health-related behavioral changes, including stress management, mobility promotion in nursing homes (ViVo project), and occupational health initiatives. She leads projects like Health IMprove for employees and Health Promotion Close-up for students, emphasizing evidence-based interventions in healthcare systems.

Her work bridges psychology, physiotherapy, and public health, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in social and healthcare systems.