If you thought your office parties got out of hand, wait until you hear what went down at a public health clinic in Chile—because this one came with a whole lot of bounce.
In April 2023, staff at Cesfam Leocán Portus were expecting a routine anniversary celebration. What they got instead? A full-on twerk performance that would go on to break the internet—and possibly a few professional boundaries along the way.
🎤 Enter: The Twerk Therapist
Meet Johanna Cares—by day, a speech-language pathologist (fonoaudióloga), and by night (and apparently afternoons), a self-proclaimed queen of “twerking sensual.”
Booked as entertainment for the clinic’s celebration, Cares didn’t exactly tone it down for the medical setting. The performance? Let’s just say it was less “health seminar” and more “after-hours club energy.”
📱 When the Internet Got Eyes on It…
Of course, someone hit record.
Within hours, clips of the performance were circulating online, turning a local staff party into a full-blown national debate. Social media lit up with reactions ranging from:
- “This is wildly inappropriate for a healthcare facility”
- to
- “Honestly? Let them have fun.”
But the loudest voices were asking one question:
Why is there a twerk show happening in a public clinic?
⚖️ The Fallout
The backlash came fast:
- Local officials launched an administrative investigation
- Critics slammed the event as unprofessional and disrespectful
- The clinic found itself at the center of a culture war it definitely didn’t schedule
Because here’s the thing—this wasn’t a nightclub or private party. This was a public healthcare center, funded and trusted by the community.
💅 Her Response: “Y’all Are Too Uptight”
Now here’s where it gets spicy.
Cares didn’t apologize. Not even a little.
Instead, she fired back at critics, calling them “cartucha”—basically Chilean slang for prudish or uptight—and doubled down on her performance.
Her defense?
- It was a staff event, not for patients
- It happened during the afternoon
- And honestly? People need to relax
Oh—and she openly admitted the viral moment might be great for business. Because nothing markets a twerk class like national outrage.
🤯 The Bigger Debate
This wasn’t just about dancing—it turned into a full-blown argument about:
- Professionalism in public institutions
- Sexual expression vs. workplace boundaries
- Whether people are being too sensitive… or not sensitive enough
Basically: Where do you draw the line between fun and “what are we doing here?”
🧨 Final Word
One thing’s for sure—Johanna Cares didn’t just throw it back… she threw Chile into a debate.
And whether you think it was harmless fun or a total “what were they thinking” moment, this story proves one thing:
👉 In the age of smartphones, every office party is one viral clip away from becoming national drama.






