🎙️ Episode 159 - Decoding the Five Elements: Ancient Daoist Wisdom, Visceral Fascia, & Your Body's Code with Richard Wickes

Send us Fan MailIntroducing an extraordinary teacher, healer, and author who operates at the fascinating intersection of structural anatomy and Eastern metaphysics: Richard Wickes (李存得). With a BSc in Psychology and over 30 years immersed in classical Chinese philosophy, Richard's journey took him from England to China in 1989, where he trained directly under a Daoist Grandmaster in Chengdu. As a clinical massage therapist specializing in internal deep and visceral fascia, he founded the Fascia Clinic in Hong Kong moving to Chiang Mai, Thailand.In this episode, Richard and Andrew explore his revolutionary work in translating ancient systems into tangible, modern performance and healing tools, culminating in his latest book, The Five Element Code: Read Your Body, Decode Your World.By tuning into this masterclass, you will discover:The Living Blueprint of the Five Elements: Learn how wood, fire, earth, metal, and water function as fluid movement patterns to map out your physical symptoms, personality types, and even business management structures.Visceral Fascia and Emotional Release: Explore the profound mechanical connection between deep tissue touch, internal organ tension, and how Moshe Feldenkrais's neuro-somatic framework explains how emotions could possibly get trapped in physical tissue.The Science of Extended Perception: Take a wild dive into Richard's psychological thesis on the historical, scientific research behind military-grade remote viewing and psychic abilities....and more!🍄 This Episode is Proudly Sponsored By: MuvitalityDiscover the power of functional medicinal mushrooms for modern-day health and wellness. Head over to muvitality.com and use the exclusive code JD10 at checkout to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of premium functional mushrooms, including Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga and Ginseng, Reishi, and Turkey Tail.❤️ Support the Show: Subscribe!If you love unpacking the deep connections between your mind, movement, and structural health, please take a brief moment to Subscribe to the Joint Dynamics Podcast! Your subscription fuels our ability to hunt down and share insights from world-class global experts.🔗 Relevant Episode & LinksEpisode 152 Making the Invisible Visible: The Psychology of High-Stakes Leadership - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-152-making-the-invisible-visible-the/id1527374894?i=1000767167424Connect with Richard Wickes:📖 Get the Book: The Five Element Code: Read Your Body, Decode Your World (Available on Amazon)🎴 Discover More: Look up Richard’s specialized BaZi Oracle Cards and five-element body assessments online.Connect with Joint Dynamics:🌐 Website: www.jointdynamics.com.hk👤 Host Andrew Cox: Andrew's Profile📱 Instagram: @jointdynamics👥 Facebook: Joint Dynamics Hong Kong📺 YouTube: Joint Dynamics ChannelJoint Dynamics is Hong Kong’s premier multidisciplinary health and performance company, where clinical physiotherapy meets soft tissue therapy, and evidence-based personal training plus strength and conditioning. We provide the scientific infrastructure for people to move, feel, and perform at their peak at any age. Our impact extends beyond the studios: we host one of Asia’s leading health and performance podcasts, deliver expert-led bi-monthly newsletters, and maintain a vast network of the industry’s most credible partners. Join a community that values data-driven results and elite-level care.—--------------------------------------------------------------------