Andrea graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at the University of Alberta in 2007. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Dental Hygiene and has been practicing as a registered dental hygienist in Edmonton. Andrea became interested in orofacial myology after attending a continuing education course that discussed the positive outcomes and life changing results orofacial myofunctional therapy can have on individuals. In 2013, Andrea received her training in orofacial myology at the Coulson Institute in Denver, Colorado. In 2014, she furthered her training by attending a course offered by Mary Billings, MS, CCC, COM,and Dianah Davidson, BS, RDH, COM. Andrea has passed an extensive written exam and is working towards the final step in the certification process which involves an on site evaluation. She is an active member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), as well as the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA), and the Canadian Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA).