A Second-Generation Dentist with a Mission to Transform Lives

Dr. Joi brings a unique combination of athletic discipline, holistic wellness expertise, and deep community roots to sleep medicine. As a second-generation dentist and Houston native, she understands that true healthcare extends far beyond treating symptoms—it's about enhancing quality of life and extending healthy lifespans.

Education & Athletic Foundation

Dr. Joi earned her Bachelor's in Sports Medicine from Howard University in 2018, where she competed as a collegiate volleyball player and studied abroad, gaining global perspectives on health and wellness. She completed her dental degree at UT Health San Antonio in 2022 and began specializing in sleep medicine in 2023.

Her athletic background provides unique insight into the critical connection between proper breathing, recovery, and peak performance—knowledge she applies directly to treating sleep disorders.

Holistic Approach to Sleep Medicine

Beyond her clinical training, Dr. Joi is a dedicated practitioner of yoga and breathwork, giving her firsthand understanding of how breathing patterns and restorative sleep transform overall wellness. This personal practice informs her patient care philosophy, treating each person as a whole rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

Her approach integrates:

• Advanced sleep medicine training

• Sports medicine understanding of body systems

• Breathwork and yoga principles

• Community-focused, personalized care

Why Sleep Medicine

Dr. Joi discovered her calling in sleep medicine when she realized the profound impact sleep disorders have on systemic health—contributing to heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, and shortened lifespans. She saw an opportunity to use dentistry as "life medicine," creating oral appliance solutions that help patients breathe better, sleep deeper, and live healthier lives.

Community Commitment

As a Houston native, Dr. Joi is deeply invested in her community's long-term health and wellness. She understands the unique challenges Houston residents face and is committed to providing accessible, effective sleep solutions that fit real lifestyles.

Her mission is simple yet profound: to help patients not just sleep better, but live longer, more fulfilling lives through improved sleep health.