Dr. Joy Hyunjeong Jang, PT, PhD, WCS, CLT
Education
Dr. Joy Hyunjeong Jang, PT, PhD, WCS, CLT, is an internationally recognized pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist with over two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, education, and research. She earned her Doctorate in Rehabilitation Science (Ph.D.) from Daejeon University in South Korea and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in the United States. Dr. Jang is board-certified in Women’s Health (WCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). Her academic and professional training across Korea and the U.S. shaped her integrative clinical philosophy—bridging scientific precision with holistic understanding.
Career
Dr. Jang’s approach combines Western evidence-based rehabilitation with Eastern principles of mind–body harmony, creating a distinctive therapeutic model that addresses both the physical and emotional dimensions of health. Her sessions often integrate biomechanics, neuroscience, mindfulness, and behavioral modification strategies to restore movement, confidence, and inner calm.
Clinically, her expertise includes pelvic pain, perinatal rehabilitation, complex musculoskeletal dysfunction, lymphedema management, and chronic pain syndromes.
As the Founder of Pelvic Health Korea (PHK) and former Director of Research at Azure 852 Academy, she has designed advanced education programs that have raised the standards of pelvic health practice and awareness across Asia. Through her leadership, she has mentored countless therapists and helped establish pelvic rehabilitation as a respected subspecialty within physical therapy in Korea. At Inspira Physical Therapy & Pilates in New York, Dr. Jang continues to provide integrative, evidence-informed care while contributing to academic and community education on women’s and pelvic health.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Jang believes that healing is not merely the absence of pain, but the restoration of connection—between the body, mind, and self. She values patient education as a therapeutic tool, empowering individuals to understand their bodies and participate actively in recovery. Her treatments emphasize awareness, movement retraining, and nervous system regulation, reflecting her belief that physical restoration and emotional balance are inseparable in long-term wellness.
Languages: English, Korean
Professional Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science, Daejeon University, South Korea
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Texas Medical Branch, USA
- Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (WCS) – APTA
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
- Licensed Physical Therapist – South Korea, Pennsylvania, and New York
- Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1 & 2, Academy of Pelvic Health – APTA
Conditions Treated
- Pelvic Pain & Chronic Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders / Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Sexual Health & Pelvic Pain Rehabilitation
- Prenatal & Postpartum Recovery
- Lymphedema & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Conditions
- Pain Neuroscience & Mind–Body Integration
- Trauma-Informed Pelvic Care
- Movement Re-education & Functional Restoration
Advanced Training In
- Sexual and Male Pelvic Pain Rehabilitation (APTA, Integrated Pelvic Care, Marquette University)
- Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Intrapartum Physical Therapy (APTA Academy of Pelvic Health)
- Urogenital & Breast Cancer Rehabilitation (APTA Academy of Pelvic Health)
- Gynecologic Visceral Manipulation and Visceral Mobilization (APTA, Herman & Wallace)
- Postpartum Recovery, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, and Pelvic Pain Management (Kathe Wallace, Institute for Birth Healing)
- Bowel, Bladder, and Behavioral Foundations for Clinical Practice (Marquette University)
Personal Interests
Outside the clinic, Dr. Jang finds balance through yoga, running, hiking, and exploring nature—activities that mirror her holistic philosophy of health and connection.
She also enjoys teaching, writing, and mentoring as ways to extend her mission: improving the quality of life and professional awareness of pelvic health in Asia and beyond.