Practicing in the greater Ottawa area
About Oral-Facial Advantage | Myofunctional Therapy in Ottawa
Founded in 2020, Oral-Facial Advantage | Myofunctional Therapy has been providing dedicated Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Ottawa for more than six years.
As the practice and our referral network have grown, we have expanded our team and moved into a larger clinic designed specifically for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.
We help patients improve how the face, mouth, and airway function together. Our therapy addresses breathing, sleep, oral function, muscle coordination, posture, and long-standing habits to create meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome to Our New Location
After years of growing our practice, referral network, clinical systems, and patient community, Oral-Facial Advantage expanded into a new dedicated clinic at 1335 Carling Avenue, Unit 560, Ottawa.
The move was not the beginning of Oral-Facial Advantage — it was the next stage of our growth.
Our clinic was designed specifically for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, with 5 private treatment rooms, a group room, a welcoming reception area, a children’s LEGO and reading space, and a comfortable coffee nook for patients and families.
The larger space allows our growing team to continue providing focused, personalized care while expanding access for the patients and professionals who have supported Oral-Facial Advantage over the years.
Meet Our Team
Alicia Proper OMT RDH
Good day, I’m Alicia. I founded Oral-Facial Advantage in 2020.
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
Andrea Winter’s passion for helping others has shaped her career in both dental care and education. With many years of clinical and teaching experience, she brings a patient-centered, detail-oriented approach that makes therapy clear, approachable, and achievable. Her care is supportive, practical, and focused on helping patients and families feel informed and confident throughout treatment.
Andrea has continued to expand her training to better support the families and individuals she works with. In addition to her specialization in Myofunctional Therapy, she is a DONA-trained doula and has completed specialized training in lip and tongue tie support for infants.
Her interest in infant feeding and oral function comes from both professional and personal experience. After working in a practice that performed infant lip and tongue tie releases, and later experiencing breastfeeding challenges as a new mother, Andrea gained a strong understanding of the support families need during this stage. This inspired her to continue her education so she could help parents feel informed, supported, and confident.
Outside the clinic, Andrea enjoys spending time with her young daughter and Bernedoodle, Bodey. They are often outdoors exploring, looking for new adventures, or enjoying a quiet day together. Andrea is also an avid scuba diver and enjoys exploring the shipwrecks of the St. Lawrence River.
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.
Ready to Start?
Reserve a free 45-minute consultation to better understand your symptoms and explore how therapy can help.
It’s informative, supportive, and commitment-free.
This isn’t mass-market medicine.
We work with a limited number of patients to ensure each person gets the focus, time, and care they truly need.
Key areas of expertise—and concerns that can benefit from therapy—include:
✅ Mouth breathing, nasal dysfunction, & low endurance
✅ Tongue-Tie pre/post surgical Therapy
✅ Muscle-related TMJ pain, jaw tension, muscle fatigue
✅ Tongue thrust & swallowing difficulties
✅ Clenching and grinding
✅ Sleep disordered breathing (snoring, apnea)
✅ Chronic digestive discomfort (aerophagia, bloating)
✅ Headaches, sinus pressure, and facial pain
✅ Crooked teeth or relapse after braces
✅ Speech difficulties
✅ Oral habits (nail biting, thumb sucking, muscle strain)
✅ Facial symmetry concerns
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