Practicing exclusively in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

About Oral-Facial Advantage | Myofunctional Therapy in Ottawa, Canada

At Oral-Facial Advantage, we help children and adults feel better by improving how the face, mouth, and airway work together. Our therapy targets the root of dysfunction—supporting better breathing, sleep, posture, with muscle control for real, lasting change.

Meet Our Team

Alicia Proper OMT RDH

Good day, I’m Alicia, founder of Oral-Facial Advantage.

My therapy approach is practical, effective, and personalized. I listen carefully, identify root causes, and guide each patient step-by-step to lasting change.

This isn't a temporary fix—it's a structured therapy designed to create long-term improvements in function, comfort, and health.

Outside the clinic, I enjoy creating recipes, walking, hiking, reading, stargazing, and quiet nights by the campfire. I’m always learning and feel truly inspired by the people I work with every day.

Andrea Winter OMT RDH

I’ve spent many years in the dental field and in education, supporting patients and guiding students. That mix of hands-on care and teaching has shaped how I work today—patient-focused, detail-oriented, and always looking for ways to make therapy clear, approachable, and supportive.

I care deeply about helping people feel seen and understood. Everyone’s starting from a different place, and I try to meet each person where they’re at, working together to build habits that make a lasting difference.

When I’m not at the clinic, you’ll find me with my partner, our young daughter, and our Bernedoodle, Bodey—usually outdoors, on an adventure, or enjoying a quiet day together. I also love scuba diving and exploring the shipwrecks along the St. Lawrence River.

I’m really looking forward to working with you!

Why Choose Oral-Facial Advantage?

🔷 Comprehensive Assessments

Every patient begins with a detailed exam to understand the full picture—not just the symptoms.

🔷 Focused Therapy

We focus on the areas that make the greatest impact, with clear goals and structured progression.

🔷 Personalized Care

No generic plans—your therapy evolves based on your body’s response and real-life needs.

🔷 Lasting Change

As you build new healthier habits, they become second nature—integrated into your daily life and continuously supporting better health long after therapy is complete.

Whether you're dealing with long-standing pain or early signs in a child, we’ll help you take control and feel better.

How does Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Help?

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy focuses on the muscles of the head, neck, jaw, and airway. It is a structured tailored approach that opens the airway for better breathing—during sleep, throughout the day, and during exercise—while balancing the oral and facial muscles to support the jaw, TMJ, relieve facial pain, and ease headaches. It does this by correcting long-standing habits formed in early childhood and building new subconscious patterns that create lasting change.

This therapy treats the root causes, not just the symptoms.

Think of it like this:

Your face and mouth are like the foundation of a house. If the foundation is off—even slightly—cracks start to show. Over time, tension builds, things stop working smoothly, and symptoms appear. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy helps realign that muscular foundation so everything built on it—your breathing, jaw, sleep, and posture—can work the way it’s meant to.