Hi! I am Joi Dupre with Motivity with Joi. I am a licensed massage therapist (MA59262, MM42129) with 25 years of experience specializing in Orthopedic Massage and Movement. I integrate the following to meet your individual needs: Neuromuscular Therapy, Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques, Neuromuscular Positional Drills with Diaphragmatic Breathing, and Corrective Exercises. The following are a few musculoskeletal dysfunctions I have treated successfully: frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, chronic neck and back pain, shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, SI joint dysfunction, tennis/golf elbow, headaches, and sport injuries. 

In 2022 I began training with biomechanics specialist Conor Harris to learn how to assess movement limitations and treat biomechanical imbalances in movement and postural patterns. My biomechanics training continues this year with physical therapist and biomechanics specialist Zac Cupples.

My love affair with Yoga began in 2011 and led me to receive my Yoga Alliance approved 200 hour teacher certification in December 2013 at Kula Yoga Shala in Jupiter, FL. Safety in practice has always been at the forefront of my teaching. I discovered Lara Heimann, PT and Yoga Instructor in 2019 and the next chapter of my love story began. I knew right away that her LYT Method of Functional Movement and Yoga was a perfect fit for me. Her classes re-map poor movement  and posture habits and in taking her classes, my back , SI Joint , and neck and shoulder issues dissolved. I have never felt so strong, connected, and integrated in my body and I knew I had to share this Method. I am a 500 hr LYT Method certified instructor and am passionate about everyone moving through life on and off the mat effectively and efficiently by creating safe, sustainable, and functional yoga classes.

Technically trained and naturally funky best describes me.  I received a BA in Dance from the University of South Florida in 1990. Throughout my career, I have performed and choreographed in many major cities across the United States being showcased in everything from modern dance companies, music videos to national and international television programs. Among my endeavors, the following are highlights:  artistic director and choreographer for GLAM SLAM Miami: a nightclub owned by Prince; principle dancer for Patti LaBelle In Super Bowl XXIX; and choreographer for the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team. I was fortunate to have worked closely with and performed for such choreographers as Tina Landon (Janet Jackson) and Jamie King (Prince and Madonna). 

In 2004, I graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University with an MS in Exercise Science where I received the “Outstanding Exercise Science Graduate Student” award.

I bring passion and knowledge of movement and bodywork to every class and session providing a nurturing, safe, and educative experience that is sprinkled with love and laughter.