Dr. Joi Edwards: Orthopaedic Cupping Therapy

Dr. Joi Edwards is a physical therapist and massage therapist with extensive experience in orthopedics and manual therapy. She is an accomplished writer who regularly contributes articles in the media covering health and wellness matters.

As an educator, Dr Joi is known for empowering therapists with her highly entertaining and engaging style of teaching.

Chapters

00:00. Introduction
01:04 Discovery of Cupping
02:47 Initial Misconceptions and Learning
04:30 Personal Experience and Patient Response
05:46 Controversy and Public Perception
08:18 Influence of Public Figures
09:53 Ancient Practice vs. Modern Reception
10:43 Diverse Applications of Cupping
11:31 Explanation of Cupping's Effects
14:31 Professional Advocacy and Perception
15:08 Cupping and Skin Discoloration
16:46 Discovering Cupping and Other Modalities
17:51 Open-mindedness and Ancient Medicine
19:19 Personal Experience and Cupping
19:58 Workout Benefits and Cupping
21:18 Teaching and Impact of Cupping
27:49 Professional Growth and Reach
29:35 Personal Impact of Teaching
31:11 Learning from Diverse Class Participants
31:47 Imposter Syndrome and Community Support
33:51 Teaching Different Levels of Cupping
34:44 Personal Connection to Lower Extremity Treatment
39:28 Personal Experience Shaping Therapeutic Approach
42:02 Understanding the Impact of Injuries
43:19 Transition to East Coast
44:52 Choosing Physical Therapy Career
45:32 Educational Journey
46:27 Interest in Sports
47:20 Transition from Basketball
49:04 The Origin of Alchemy
50:46 The Meaning of Alchemy
51:52 Modality Agnosticism